Wyke Ward Plan 2022-2025
Contents
- Ward Assessments and Plans
- Co-ordination of local services and devolution of decision making
- Engaging communities
- Section 1: Introduction to Wyke Ward Plan
- Section 2: Summary of the Wyke Ward Profile
- Wyke Ward Plan
Ward members: Cllr Sarah Ferriby, Cllr Joan Clark, Cllr Andy Walsh
Ward Officer: Rada Mijailovic
Ward Assessments and Plans
The Ward Assessment and Plan is designed to inform ward working, including action planning and decision making. The document summarises the prevalent strengths and issues within the ward. This evidence base includes both statistical information as well as qualitative information gained from consultation, partnerships, and ward partnership meetings. The Council Ward Officer plays a critical role in digesting this information and summarising findings into the most pertinent issues which are presented in the ward plan. Ward plans are approved annually by elected members at the Area Committee and outcomes reported against.
Co-ordination of local services and devolution of decision making
The ward plan provides an opportunity for the co-ordination of services at a local level. By working in neighbourhoods to connect with and support people to build a vision of a good life, finding solutions to potential or existing problems and drawing on individual and community resources before considering the option of referring into commissioned or statutory services. This ensures that problem solving is effective, utilising local networks to identify concerns and solutions early, resulting in efficiency and improved local outcomes. Central to an effective ward plan is the co-ordination of public sector services such as neighbourhood policing teams, cleansing, social landlords, public health, and youth service to ensure services are tailored to meet local need. In addition, ward officers actively support local networks and partnership involving the public, private and third sector, as well as supporting community driven actions to build on local assets, improve community cohesion and increase social capital.
Engaging communities
The ward plan is based on several community conversations throughout the year at neighbourhood and ward forums, community events, single issues forums and partnerships. The process does not revolve around what agencies can do alone but what communities, VCS partners and public sector agencies can collectively achieve if they work closely together. Therefore, it is important to have frank and open conversations with the community. We are here to walk along besides you and guide, not to tell you what to do, but rather to offer support. It's up to communities to make the decisions that affect them. By working with the community to define local priorities, the service can begin to enable and empower communities to support preventative approaches and behavioural change, which reduce the demand on public services, and produce improved outcomes for people at a local level. The plan aims to draw the community into solution thinking and begin to reflect on their own contribution and broker a relationship of civic responsibility by asking three simple questions; Can it be done. Can you do this for yourself. Can we do it together
Section 1: Introduction to Wyke Ward Plan
Ward
Wyke Ward
Ward Officer
Rada Mijailovic
Partners involved
Three Local Ward Councillors, Bradford South Area Co-ordinator's Office (Area Co-ordinator, Ward Officers, Area Operational Manager and Youth Service Manager), Neighbourhood Police Team,
In communities Housing Manager, CBMDC Traffic and Highways, CBMDC Parks and Landscapes Manager and Community Health Partnerships as well as the local community, Church groups and affiliated organisations, friends of groups, voluntary organisations.
How does the ward plan work?
The ward plans throughout the district engage with the communities identified in the boundary of each ward. The assessment summaries the strengths using both statistical and qualitative information. Each year the plan sets out agreed action in each ward with the support of ward officers to work with others to seek solutions. Ward plans are agreed and accountable to the Area Committees in each constituency.
How to get involved
If you would like to get involved, please contact the Ward Officer on 01274 431155 or by email: rada.mijailovic@bradford.gov.uk.
Section 2: Summary of the Wyke Ward Profile
Population
Wyke ward is one of six wards in the Bradford South area. It extends from Staygate roundabout in the north to the boundary with Calderdale and Kirklees in the south. It includes the communities of Delph Hill, Low Moor, Lower Wyke, Low Moor, Oakenshaw, and Odsal. The population estimates for mid-2020 show that 15,180 people live in Wyke ward.
Population breakdown
- 20% of the population is aged under 16. (3,036)
- 60.3% of the ward's population is aged between 16 and 64. (9,153)
- 17.5% of the population of Wyke is aged 65 to 84. (2,656)
- 2.2% of the Wyke population is aged 85 and over. (334)
Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Percentage |
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White | 91.5% |
Multiple/mixed ethnic groups | 2.5% |
Indian | 1.3% |
Pakistani | 2.5% |
Bangladeshi | 0.0% |
Other Asian | 0.6% |
Black | 1.1% |
Other ethnic group | 0.5% |
Religion
Religion | Percentage |
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Christian | 61.3% |
Buddhist | 0.2% |
Hindu | 0.5% |
Jewish | 0.0% |
Muslim | 3.1% |
Sikh | 0.7% |
Other religion | 0.2% |
No religion | 28.2% |
Religion not stated | 5.9% |
Safer neighbourhoods
Local policing teams working closely with Ward Officers, organisations, partners, and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems.
Crime rate, May 2021 to April 2022:
Type of crime | Great Horton | Queensbury | Royds | Tong | Wibsey | Wyke |
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Antisocial behaviour | 14 | 14 | 27 | 17 | 12 | 7 |
Bicycle theft | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Burglary | 4 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 11 | 18 | 25 | 11 | 11 |
Drugs | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Other crime | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Other theft | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 7 |
Possession of weapons | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Public order | 15 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 13 | 14 |
Robbery | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shoplifting | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Theft from the person | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Vehicle crime | 6 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 11 |
Violent and sexual offences | 58 | 65 | 79 | 85 | 52 | 51 |
Total | 131 | 136 | 190 | 192 | 117 | 118 |
(Crime rate (12-month period from May 2021 to April 2022) calculated per 1,000 people using data as recorded by police and ONS population estimates).
The crime rate in Wyke was among the lowest when compared to other wards in Bradford South. This could be for a variety of reasons, but studies show that areas of high deprivation are a contributing factor.
Wyke is ranked 19th out of 30 wards where 1 is the most deprived and 30 is the least deprived. Wyke is in 18th place for income deprivation,18th place for employment deprivation and 17th place for education, training, and skills deprivation.
In comparison with other wards in Bradford South Wyke ward consistently ranks lower in indices of multiple deprivation.
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) are widely used datasets to classify the relative deprivation (essentially a measure of poverty) within an area.
Localities Engagement Survey March 2022
Results based on 194 responses in BD12 postcode. Residents were invited to respond to the questions by indicating a preference between 1 and 5, where 1 indicated they strongly disagreed and 5 strongly agreed with the question posed.
When asked:
- 74% of respondents feel safe in their neighbourhood after dark
- 86.4% of respondents feel safe in their neighbourhood during the day
Environment and Housing
There are 6,798 homes in the Wyke Ward
Type of home | Number | Percentage |
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Long term empty | 68 | 1% |
Semi detached | 3,399 | 50% |
Detached | 680 | 10% |
Terraced | 2,175 | 32% |
Flats | 476 | 7% |
A little over one percent of homes in Wyke are empty on a long-term basis and 3.3% are overcrowded, both of which are lower than the district average of 1.9% and 6,2% respectively.
Fly-tipping in Wyke Ward was less than the other areas of Bradford South. Nevertheless, residents share the frustration of illegally dumped waste. The type of waste found can range from the odd bin bag to large quantities of household items, such as unwanted sofas, broken washing machines, construction materials and more hazardous waste like asbestos.
Issues reported to council in 2020
- abandoned vehicles: 49
- graffiti removal:14
- potholes: 17
- street lighting: 508
Localities Engagement Survey March 2022
Results based on 194 responses in BD12 postcode. Residents were invited to respond to the questions by indicating a preference between 1 and 5, where 1 indicated they strongly disagreed and 5 strongly agreed with the question posed.
When asked:
- Are the streets where they live clean and tidy 78% of respondents replied yes.
Health
Life expectancy
Life expectancy in Wyke is among the highest for both men and woman when compared against other wards in Bradford South. Life expectancy is the average number of years that an individual is expected to live based on current mortality rates.
Contributory factors that can influence life expectancy include gender, genetics, access to health care, hygiene, diet and nutrition, exercise, lifestyle, and crime rates. Evidence-based studies indicate that longevity is based on two major factors, genetics, and lifestyle choices.
Incidence of various cancers
Breakdown of incidences of various cancers among the wards in Bradford South with 1 being the first and 6 being the last:
- Wyke ranks 5th in terms of incidences of colorectal cancer
- Wyke ranks 1st in terms of incidences of lung cancer
- Wyke ranks 3rd in terms of incidences breast cancer
- Wyke ranks 6th in terms of incidences of prostate cancer
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Wyke Ward has a lower prevalence of over 18s with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than other wards in Bradford South.
Adult obesity
Adult obesity in Wyke is the lowest amongst wards in Bradford South.
Children and young people
The number of children in reception year classified as obese as a percentage of all children measured. This is based on 3 years of measurement, based on the child's area of residence.
The indicator is designed to estimate and monitor the prevalence of obesity in children and will inform the planning and delivery of services for children and ensure that resources are targeted to tackle obesity and help to reduce the prevalence of childhood obesity.
Obese children in reception
Bradford South | 2014/15 - 16/17 (academic) | 2015/16- 17/18 (academic) | 2016/17- 18/19 (academic) | 2017/18- 19/20 (academic) |
Royds | 13.60 | 13.90 | 12.70 | 12.70 |
Tong | 12.10 | 12.80 | 13.70 | 12.60 |
Wibsey | 9.00 | 10.50 | 12.30 | 12.90 |
Wyke | 11.50 | 11.70 | 11.00 | 10.80 |
Queensbury | 10.50 | 10.60 | 10.40 | 10.40 |
Great Horton | 9.70 | 11.60 | 11.80 | 11.20 |
Obese children in Year 6
Bradford South | 2014/15- 16/17 (academic) | 2015/16- 17/18 (academic) | 2016/17- 18/19 (academic) | 2017/18- 19/20 (academic) |
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Great Horton | 24.30 | 26.00 | 29.10 | 29.20 |
Wibsey | 22.70 | 24.50 | 25.00 | 25.50 |
Tong | 22.00 | 23.10 | 25.80 | 28.00 |
Wyke | 21.40 | 23.10 | 20.80 | 21.30 |
Royds | 19.60 | 21.10 | 22.40 | 23.70 |
Queensbury | 19.20 | 22.40 | 22.80 | 23.10 |
Education, employment and training
Wyke Ward is ranked 24/30 across the district in expected Reading, Writing and Maths (reference period 2019). Among the wards in Bradford South, Wyke was 4/6 for the proportion of disadvantaged pupils at the end of key stage 2. The number of NEETs (Not in Education, Employment or Training) was 2.37% which is lower than the district average 3.86%.
Measure of 16 and 17 year-olds not in education, employment, or training. Lower values show that more 16 and 17 year-olds are in education, employment, and training.
Localities Engagement Survey March 2022 (8 to 18 survey)
Results based on 194 responses in BD12 postcode. Residents were invited to respond to the questions by indicating a preference between 1 and 5, where 1 indicated they strongly disagreed and 5 strongly agreed with the question posed.
When asked:
- 78% replied that they enjoyed going to school
- 71.8% feel healthy in their mind (good about themselves)
- 78.4 feel safe in their neighbourhood during the day
- 61.4% feel safe in their neighbourhood after dark
- 74% feel they have a healthy body
- 54.6% of respondents believe they have a say in decisions that affect them.
- 57.6% feel they have plenty of opportunities for paid work. (Employment)
- 67.4% replied that they have plenty of opportunities for volunteering in their community.
- 58.4% replied that the streets where they lived are clean and tidy.
Under 18s feel unable to influence decisions affecting them and score low about going to school, however they feel safe in their neighbourhood and positive about themselves, and their own physical and mental well-being.
Stronger communities
Wyke ward is a mixture of more expensive housing adjacent to pre-war back-to-back and 1920-30 terraced housing. There are also several former council estates, now predominantly owned by the social housing landlord, In communities.
People living in the local area have access to the following schools: Appleton Academy from 3 to 16, Worthing Head Primary, Low Moor CofE Primary and Shirley Manor Academy (4 to 9).
Youth Services (CBMDC) also provide a range of activities and support for young people in 13 to 19 year age groups across the Ward.
Each of the localities has a range of local shops and businesses, with a central hub in Wyke village that includes cafes, takeaways, and a supermarket. There is a public library adjacent to Appleton Academy, doctors surgeries, an optician, and dentists. The Wyke Community Centre is also a central resource for the local community.
There are many key employers based across the ward such as Solenis and Nufarm, and other larger companies on the Euroway estate, just off the M606 motorway. In addition, the area is served by bus services to Bradford, Leeds, Halifax and Huddersfield. Low Moor Station opened in Spring 2017 and footfall continues to increase.
There are two local parks: one in Wyke, with a rugby pitch and bowling green and one in Oakenshaw, also with a bowling green. There are two village greens, one at Odsal Top and one in Wyke village.
A £6 Million sports village has been built on a former school site (Wyke Manor School). The new venue will house a new cycle track that can be used to host competitions and events, a pavilion, an all-weather pitch and three grass sports pitches.
Sedbergh Sports and Leisure Centre opened in November 2019 and is an aquatic, sport and leisure facility serving the district. Judy Woods, Toad Holes Beck/Railway Terrace and Dealburn Road Woodland Walk also offer recreational facilities for residents.
There are a large range of community activities, organisations, church groups, friends of groups, sports groups, and uniformed groups across the ward to cover all ages and interests. All of them organise events and encourage local involvement and participation. Wyke Wanderers, Wyke ARLFC, Odsal/ Sedbergh Rugby Club, Woodlands Cricket Club and Bankfoot Cricket Club are long standing sports groups that operate in the area,
along with a range of other sports clubs, elderly groups, mums and toddlers' groups and scout associations. New Horizons, Friends of Judy Woods, Friends of Wyke Recreation Ground, Low Moor /Oakenshaw Conservation Group, Oakenshaw Residents' Association, Sedbergh Youth and Community Centre, Odsal Area Residents' Association, Low Moor History Group, Oakenshaw History Group. LOWER and Friends of Low Moor Station.
Similarly, there are very active churches that run a range of activities for all sections of the community: Wyke Christian Fellowship, Lower Wyke Moravian Church, St Mary's, Low Moor Holy Trinity, St Andrew's, Westfield United Reformed, Wyke Methodists and Aldersgate Methodists.
Overall, the Ward can be described as having an active community sector.
Localities Engagement Survey March 2022
Results based on 194 responses in BD12 postcode. Residents were invited to respond to the questions by indicating a preference between 1 and 5, where 1 indicated they strongly disagreed and 5 strongly agreed with the question posed.
When asked:
- 78.6% feel they can access services they may require close to where they live. (Doctors, local amenities, etc.)
- 53.6% of respondents believe they have a say in decisions that affect them.
- 72% responded that there is a good range of activities for the elderly.
- 60.2% replied that children and young people have enough to do where they live.
- 78.6% responded that they feel able to access services near where they live.
- 77.2% responded that there were places to go with friends and family.
- 77.6% replied that their neighbours are friendly and helpful.
- 80% replied that there were opportunities to volunteer where they live.
- 86.4% found they work, training, education, or volunteering satisfying.
BD12 residents have a positive feeling about their friends and family ties, respondents feel they have a say in the decision-making process. The area obtains high scores for cleanliness and a sense of security with good local amenities. The survey found that the highest concern over the next 12 months was the cost of living.
Sustainability
While rising energy prices will affect most households across the Bradford district, they are more likely to disproportionately affect those on the lowest incomes. Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show that after the energy price cap rose in October 2021, consumer prices for gas and electricity rose by 17.1% and 8.7% respectively.
Localities Engagement Survey March 2022
Results based on 194 responses in BD12 postcode. Residents were invited to respond to the questions by indicating a preference between 1 and 5, where 1 indicated they strongly disagreed and 5 strongly agreed with the question posed.
When asked:
- 82.4% of respondents were concerned about climate change.
- 91% of respondents were concerned about the cost of living over the next 12 months
The cost of living 'crises' refers to the fall in 'real' disposable income that is, adjusted for inflation and after taxes and benefits that can be used to purchase everyday items such as food, fuel, gas, and electricity.
Data sources
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Population Intelligence Bulletin 16 March 2022, 2011 Census, Mid-year population estimates, Indices of Deprivation 2019 Link: www.ons.gov.uk www.nomisweb.co.uk. For more information about population and deprivation at ward level see: Understanding Bradford District, Bradford Council Power BI. Data.Police.UK.
Wyke Ward Plan
1.0 Safer Neighbourhoods
Code | Priority | What can services contribute? | What can people do? | Named person responsible |
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1.1 | Tackle issues of inconsiderate parking and improve road safety |
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Ward Officers Police Ward Officer Highways Officer Schools Road Safety Partnership Residents/ Communities |
1.2 | Identify suitable locations for HGV overnight parking and deal with inconsiderate parking of HGVs across the Ward |
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Local companies can:
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Ward Officers Police Highways Officer Local companies |
1.3 | Respond to the impact of the potential increase in traffic volumes in the Lower Woodlands, Oakenshaw, and Low Moore, due to large due to large scale industrial development on Cliffe Hollins Lane |
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Ward Officers Highways Kirklees and Bradford Councils Local councillors |
1.4 | Initiatives to reduce/ drug dealing / violence/ Acquisitive Crime / ASB |
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Ward Officers Police Ward Officer Schools Partners Residents/ Communities |
1.5 | Develop strategies/ initiatives regarding nuisance quads, bikes, abandoned caravans and other vehicles on roads and open green land/ spaces |
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Police Ward Officers Council Wardens Highways/ Ancillary Services Landowners |
2.0 Environment
Code | Priority | What can services contribute? | What can people do? | Named person responsible |
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2.1 | Tackle issues of litter and fly tipping across the Ward |
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Ward Officers Council Wardens Environmental Enforcement |
2.2 | Tackle incidents of dog fouling on footpaths, public spaces and in parks |
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Monitor parks and liaise with local groups such as:
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Council Warden Parks and Cleansing Manager |
2.3 | Protect green spaces across the Ward- monitor and keep them clean with residents and organisations | Continue to support Friends of Judy Woods/Oakenshaw Residents' Association/Friends of Wyke Recreation Ground/Low Moor/Oakenshaw conservation Group LOWER |
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Ward Officers Parks and Cleansing Manager Council Warden |
3.0 Health
Code | Priority | What can services contribute? | What can people do? | Named person responsible |
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3.1 | Encourage development of projects supporting physical activity to improve fitness levels and to tackle obesity for all residents |
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Ward Officers Youth Service Local Schools Council Wardens Community Health Partnership Parks and Recreation |
3.2 | Tackle isolation and loneliness across all ages. Increase level of engagement of older people to reduce isolation and loneliness |
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Ward Officers Council Wardens Adult Services Alzheimer's Society Community Health Partnership Youth Service |
3.3 | Connectedness |
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Ward Officers Council Wardens Adult Services Alzheimer's Society Community Health Partnership Youth Service |
4.0 Children and young people
Code | Priority | What can services contribute? | What can people do? | Named person responsible |
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4.1 | Children and Young People (CYP) to access their local Youth Offer and participate in local provision |
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Youth Service (Lead practitioner) Ward Officers |
4.2 | Work with young people to explore how they can make positive contributions to community life |
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Youth Lead/ Workers Ward Officers Council Wardens Local schools Voluntary Organisations Residents/ Community |
4.3 | Concern for the number of CYP that are not in education and at risk of exploitation |
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Youth Service (Lead) Schools Council Wardens Police Partners |
5.0 Stronger
Code | Priority | What can services contribute? | What can people do? | Named person responsible |
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5.1 | Engage with local people to communicate with the Council and take up volunteering opportunities |
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Council Wardens Ward Officers Police |
5.2 | Support the development of community groups/business watches to create a strong identity for Wyke Village |
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Community groups Ward Officers Ward Councillors Shops/ businesses |
5.3 | Stay connected and help to develop plan for second car park at Low Moor Railway Station and ensure request for additional train services remain high priority |
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Ward Officers Ward Councillors Traffic and Highways Network Rail Partners |
6.0 Sustainability
Code | Priority | What can services contribute? | What can people do? | Named person responsible |
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6.1 | Help people to save money on fuel, signposting to practical help with energy efficiency and insulation, including advice worker support |
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Voluntary Community Sector (VCS) Advice services Partners Ward Officers Council Wardens Police |
6.2 | Share information to help residents to increase energy efficiency, reduce bills and recycle better. |
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Voluntary Community Sector (VCS) Advice services Partners Ward Officers Council Wardens |
6.3 | Support and develop sustainable food provision across Bradford South for people in crisis |
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Voluntary Community Sector (VCS) Advice services Partners Ward Officers Council Wardens |