Town Pop. 3,720

Living in Wilsden: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wilsden comes out at 55/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Wilsden most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 63/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

On broadband specifically, Wilsden sits 12 points above the BD15 district figure of 84/100. That puts Wilsden in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BD15 postcode district.

55
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
140.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 238 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Burglary 54 crimes
↑ 314% above national average
Vehicle crime 46 crimes
↑ 158% above national average
Public order 40 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 39 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 105 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cottingley Manor Park 38 crimes
  2. 2 B6146 20 crimes
  3. 3 Haworth Road 19 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.209 · PM2.5 6.063 · PM10 9.165 µg/m³
76
Green Space 27
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
38
1 school in area · 24 within 4km
1Good
  • Wilsden Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
40
A&E departmentsBradford Royal Infirmary2.3 mi
Airedale General Hospital6.1 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital7.5 mi
Hospital waitsAiredale NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.3%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,109 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
96
Full fibre (FTTP)87.6%
available across Bradford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 126 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.8%Student3.4%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.7%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.3%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership79.4%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Bradford · 2026-27
A £1,574
B £1,836
C £2,099
D £2,361
E £2,886
F £3,410
G £3,935
H £4,722
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
49
Bingley 2.1 mi
Crossflatts 2.6 mi
Saltaire 3.1 mi
J3 M606 6.1 mi
J2 M606 6.5 mi
J2 M606 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £220,500 40
Semi-detached £245,000 17
Terraced £172,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£160k £237k £317k £394k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Harden 47 1.3 mi away ⇄
Cullingworth 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Denholme 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Thornton (Bradford) 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bingley 60 2.3 mi away ⇄
Shipley (Bradford) 67 3.5 mi away ⇄
Haworth 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Keighley 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
East Morton 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Oxenhope 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Queensbury 56 3.9 mi away ⇄
Oakworth 51 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wilsden a nice place to live?

Wilsden is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wilsden is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Wilsden?

Wilsden has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 522 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wilsden?

Among the top-rated schools in Wilsden is Wilsden Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wilsden in total.

What are house prices like in Wilsden?

The current median house price in Wilsden is £220,500, around 23% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £245,000, terraced £172,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 40 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wilsden in context

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Postcode districts in Wilsden

BD15 55 ⇄

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