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Last updated May 2026

Area guide · West Yorkshire

Living in Shepley and Shelley

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

At a glance

Shepley and Shelley is a village in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 5,211. The average house price is £321,808 and the overall crime rate is 89.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Shepley and Shelley ranks

Population

5,211

Avg House Price

£321,808

Crime Rate

89.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

445 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,765

Median Age

42.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Shepley And Shelley's detached homes (£432,396) command roughly 1.9× the price of a terraced (£226,324).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Shepley And Shelley prices have risen 34% over the last 9 years (£239,338 → £321,808).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£432,396£385,00029
Semi-Detached£303,798£256,00025
Terraced£226,324£216,50028
FlatN/AN/A0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Shepley and Shelley is 89.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Shepley And Shelley: violent crime (45% 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
Shelley First SchoolPrimaryGood
Shepley First SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Shepley And Shelley averages 445 Mbps — 345% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Shepley And Shelley homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 56.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score69.4
% Rated C or Above56.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,178

Demographics & Economy

Population5,211
Median Age42.6
Median Household Income£29,765
Employment Rate55.4%
Owner Occupied63.9%
Degree-Level Qualified26.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Shepley And Shelley?
The average house price in Shepley And Shelley is £321,808 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Shepley And Shelley?
The most affordable entry point in Shepley And Shelley is a terraced, with an average price of £226,324.
Is Shepley And Shelley a safe place to live?
Shepley And Shelley has a recorded crime rate of 89.0 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 Shepley And Shelley?
Shepley And Shelley has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Shepley And Shelley?
Average broadband download speeds in Shepley And Shelley are around 445 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.5% of premises.
How big is Shepley And Shelley?
Shepley And Shelley is a settlement in West Yorkshire with a population of approximately 5,211.

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