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Area guide · West Yorkshire

Living in Gildersome

A snapshot of life in Gildersome, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

Gildersome: Photo by Ian Cylkowski on Unsplash

At a glance

Gildersome is a village in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 6,278. The average house price is £327,646 and the overall crime rate is 116.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Gildersome ranks

Population

6,278

Avg House Price

£327,646

Crime Rate

116.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

486 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£31,465

Median Age

40.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Gildersome's detached homes (£386,163) command roughly 1.8× the price of a terraced (£208,984).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Gildersome prices have risen 43% over the last 9 years (£228,803 → £327,646).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£386,163£350,00015
Semi-Detached£255,375£255,00049
Terraced£208,984£198,75020
FlatN/AN/A0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Gildersome is 116.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Gildersome: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools2
Primary2
Secondary0
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Birchfield Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Gildersome Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Gildersome averages 486 Mbps — 386% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Gildersome homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score71.4
% Rated C or Above65.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,138

Demographics & Economy

Population6,278
Median Age40.1
Median Household Income£31,465
Employment Rate56.8%
Owner Occupied57%
Degree-Level Qualified34.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Gildersome?
The average house price in Gildersome is £327,646 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Gildersome?
The most affordable entry point in Gildersome is a terraced, with an average price of £208,984.
Is Gildersome a safe place to live?
Gildersome has a recorded crime rate of 116.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Gildersome?
Gildersome has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Gildersome?
Average broadband download speeds in Gildersome are around 486 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.5% of premises.
How big is Gildersome?
Gildersome is a settlement in West Yorkshire with a population of approximately 6,278.

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