Notable People
- The Ickeringill family, which included the noted Chartists Isaac Ickeringill (b. 1803) and his brother George (b. 1810) and Ira Ickringill (spelling accurate) (b. 1836), the Bradford mill founder, inventor and Mayor of Keighley, were born, raised and lived in Bingley.
- Percy Vear Professional Boxer. Born Crossflatts, Bingley, July 12, 1911
- Fred Hoyle Astronomer. Born Bingley, 24 June 1915
- John Braine Author of Room at the Top. Worked in Bingley Library until 1942.
- Chris Spence Journalist. Born Bingley 8 June 1970
- Peter Sutcliffe Serial Killer. Born Bingley 2 June 1946
- Rodney Bewes Actor, most famous role Bob Ferris in The Likely Lads. Born in Bingley 27 November 1938.
- Muriel Aked Actress, born 9 November 1887 in Bingley, died 21 March 1955 in Settle.
- William Twiss, (1745–1827), Royal Engineer and designer of the Martello Tower, lived in Bingley on retirement and is buried in All Saints Church, Bingley.
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