Wibsey is a largely residential ward on the southern edge of Bradford in West Yorkshire, sitting a few miles from Bradford city centre. It keeps a village-like feel around its local high street, with rows of Victorian terraces and later housing, small independents, pubs and a handful of green spaces such as the local park that act as community hubs.
Historically tied into the wider textile and manufacturing economy of the Bradford area, Wibsey retains some older stone buildings and a distinct local identity even as many residents commute into the city for work. The ward is socially mixed, supported by active community groups, sports clubs and neighbourhood events that help maintain its local character.
Postcode districts covering Wibsey
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Bradford 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Oldham 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Burnley 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Huddersfield 8.1 miles13 km
- Wakefield 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Rochdale 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Harrogate 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Halifax 5 miles8 km
- Barnsley 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Bury 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Castleford 17.6 miles28.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Royds Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Little Horton Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Trident Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Great Horton Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Wyke Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Bradford Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- City Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Oakenshaw Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Norwood Green Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Bowling and Barkerend Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Clayton Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Clayton and Fairweather Green Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Wibsey
BD5 8LU, BD6 1QN, BD5 9BB, BD6 1RN, BD6 1JA, BD6 1RY, BD6 1LF, BD6 1QS, BD6 1HD … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Manchester Airport 35.2 miles56.7 km
- Bradford Interchange 1.9 miles3 km
- Bradford Forster Square Railway Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Leeds Bradford Airport Bus Station 8.4 miles13.6 km
Hotels near Wibsey Ad
- Best Western Bradford Guide Post Hotel 3 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Cedar Court Bradford 4 0.8 miles1.3 km
- The Midland Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Holdsworth House 4 4.4 miles7 km
- Alton Apartments 1.7 miles2.7 km
- The Abbey Lodge Hotel 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre 3 2 miles3.2 km
- The New Hobbit Hotel Rooms 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel Bradford 4 1.9 miles3 km
- Manhattan Luxury Suites 4 2 miles3.2 km
Schools in Wibsey
- St Paul's C of E Primary School Primary
- St Winefride's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Primary
- Wibsey Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- The University of Bradford University 1.7 miles2.8 km
- National Media Museum Museum 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Valley Parade Stadium 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Shay Stadium Stadium 5 miles8.1 km
- Kirklees Priory Historic site 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Esholt Priory Historic site 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Gotts Park Mansion Country house 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Galpharm Stadium Stadium 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Daffy Wood Forest 8 miles12.9 km
- Elland Road Stadium 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Spring Wood Forest 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Clayton Wood Forest 8.3 miles13.4 km