Do people live in Saltaire?

There are plenty of long-term residents too – it’s a good mix.” Owners have to adhere to strict planning regulations enforced by Bradford City Council to ensure the character of the village remains in keeping with its World Heritage Site status.

What is Saltaire now?

Today, Saltaire is a village where people live and work. There are shops, places to eat, private businesses, a lovely park and of course, Salts Mill. The Village is situated on the Leeds to Liverpool canal which runs adjacent to the River Aire.

Why is Saltaire a World Heritage Site?

Saltaire was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001. It was recognised for its international influence on town planning. It was also considered to be an outstanding example of a mid-nineteenth century model town that demonstrates the social and economic impact of the textile industry.

Is Idle Bradford nice?

John Barker describes the ‘nice little village’ of Idle, near Bradford, as an ‘upper class’ kind of place with rising house prices and a range of amenities.

What is Saltaire famous for?

Is Saltaire posh?

Oliver Todd, who lives just up the road from Saltaire, described Saltaire as ‘pretty buzzing’ and a bit ‘edgy’. “I really like it. It’s not as posh as Ilkley and it does have a bit of an edge. It is arty and hipsterish.”

How many houses are in Saltaire village?

There were 824 houses in the village, accommodating 4,500 people.

Is Saltaire a town or village?

TownSaltaire is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to its preservation as a Victorian industrial village. Mill owner Sir Titus Salt built the village for his workers and today Saltaire attracts millions of visitors to its magnificent architecture and visitor attractions.

Where is Saltaire?

Show map of the United Kingdom. Saltaire is a Victorian model village located in Shipley, part of the City of Bradford Metropolitan District, in West Yorkshire, England.

What was Saltaire like in 1871?

An 1871 census revealed that Saltaire had a population of 4,300 and a housing stock of 824. For those who had lived through a cholera outbreak in the squalid conditions of Bradford, Saltaire was heaven.

What happened to Saltaire village?

Saltaire village remained under the ownership of the Mill until it was sold by Messrs. Salts (Saltaire) Ltd. to the Bradford Property Trust Ltd. on 31 July 1933.

Should Saltaire have a bypass around the World Heritage Site?

Saltaire is surrounded by a buffer zone established to protect the context of the World Heritage Site. Concerns have been raised over plans announced by Bradford Council and Action Airedale to site a bypass through the buffer zone to either side of the World Heritage Site and to tunnel beneath the village.