School Catchments and House Prices in Silsden
In the Silsden area, 3 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
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In the Silsden area, 3 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
What school demand does to Silsden asking prices
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £275,000 and a detached home averages £295,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Silsden area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Silsden.
What the admissions data actually guarantees
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Silsden numbers
The schools families ask about here are Silsden Primary School, South Craven School and University Academy Keighley. 3 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Silsden (Steeton & Silsden) to Keighley takes about 5 to 7 min.
By price, Silsden ranks 12 of the 45 West Yorkshire locations we cover, at £275,000 against a county average of £234,667. Band D council tax here is £2,359, against an average of £2,379 across the county locations we cover.
How Silsden scores for different buyers
Silsden is a desirable stone-built market town in the upper Aire Valley ("Cobbydale") near the Craven/North Yorkshire border.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Silsden property and area guide.
No school in the immediate area currently holds an Outstanding rating. That removes the sharpest premium and widens your search across West Yorkshire.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★☆ | A well-regarded primary school (Silsden Primary, Ofsted report card July 2026), the canal, moor-edge countryside and a very close A&E make Silsden a strong family choice, but note there is no secondary school in the town, so check catchment and travel to Cross Hills or Keighley, and check flood risk near the water. |
| Commuters | ★★★★★ | The Steeton & Silsden station (about a mile away at Steeton) on the Airedale line reaches Keighley, Bingley, Shipley, Bradford and Leeds one way and Skipton the other, with the Wharfedale line for Ilkley via Shipley, a strong, reliable commuter link once you factor the short hop to the station. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★★☆ | Stone terraces from around £170,000 to £230,000 offer a characterful, well-connected way into a desirable town, dearer than central Keighley or Bradford, but with a good primary, the canal and the Airedale line. |
| Upsizers | ★★★★☆ | Larger detached and newer executive homes on the edges offer real space and a moor-edge setting, check the survey on older stone homes and flood risk lower in the valley and near the beck. |
| Investors & landlords | ★★★☆☆ | Steady rental demand from Leeds, Bradford and Skipton commuters and families suits buy-to-let, but check flood risk near the river and beck, EPCs and lending on older stone construction, the premium over cheaper towns, and research demand street by street. |
Commuters
People commuting to Leeds, Bradford or Skipton wanting a characterful upper-Airedale base, the Steeton & Silsden station reaches Keighley, Bingley, Shipley, Bradford and Leeds one way and Skipton the other.
Families
People wanting a good primary school, character and countryside, Silsden Primary (Ofsted report card, July 2026), the canal, the moor edge and a very close A&E, checking secondary catchment (pupils travel) and flood risk near the water.
Upsizers & investors
People wanting larger detached or moor-edge homes, and investors drawn by steady commuter and family rental demand, checking flood risk, construction and lending on older stone homes carefully.
Silsden is known locally for "Cobbydale", Silsden's local identity, and The Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Silsden's affectionate nickname "Cobbydale" and its distinct dialect and traditions reflect a long, strong local identity, a genuine part of what makes the town characterful.
Practical detail for Silsden: the BD20 (Silsden, and shared with Steeton, Cross Hills and the upper-Airedale villages) postcode district, Steeton & Silsden station (about a mile away at Steeton) on the Airedale line, direct trains to Leeds, Bradford, Keighley, Shipley & Skipton and nearest A and E is Airedale General Hospital, Steeton (~2 miles), a 24-hour Type 1 A&E (a RAAC hospital being rebuilt); Bradford Royal Infirmary the alternative; verify with NHS.
Silsden at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Silsden Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| South Craven School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| University Academy Keighley | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Silsden
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from West Yorkshire
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £27,500 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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