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About

Almondbury ward occupies a hilltop position south of Huddersfield town centre, centred on the historic village of its name. The area includes the residential suburbs of Newsome and Hall Bower, with a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to post-war estates. The topography is defined by steep streets and green slopes leading down into the Holme and Colne valleys, shaping its distinct neighbourhoods.

The area is anchored by the prominent, fortified church of All Hallows and the adjacent ruins of Almondbury Castle, an ancient hillfort. This elevated site offers broad views across the surrounding valleys. Local commerce is focused along the main thoroughfares of Wakefield Road and Fernside Avenue, serving the community's everyday needs. The ward contains several greenspaces, including Castle Hill and the wooded Scout Wood.

Area overview

On average Almondbury has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Almondbury is £47,812 per year. There are 6 schools in Almondbury: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Almondbury is home to around 17,657 people, with a population density of about 1,756.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Almondbury Population
17,657
Population density
1,756.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.35(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.44(-20%)
Shoplifting
9.12(+4%)
Other theft
9.06(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.61(0%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,759
83.6%
Pakistani
469
2.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
448
2.54%
Other White
402
2.28%
Caribbean
258
1.46%
Total population: 17,655

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,511
31.1%
Level 3 (A level)
2,693
18.56%
No qualifications
2,573
17.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,917
13.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,350
9.31%
Total 16+ residents: 14,506

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,964
37.98%
Owns with a mortgage
2,451
31.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,208
15.48%
Social rents from council
786
10.07%
Other social rented
211
2.7%
Total households: 7,805

Property prices in Almondbury

Based on 221 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Almondbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £825,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Almondbury in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Almondbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached56£363,750£3,062
Flats8£121,000£1,580
Semi-Detached71£200,000£2,581
Terraced86£145,213£2,081

10 years median price trend in Almondbury

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Almondbury.

All postcodes in Almondbury

HD58XS

Wheatroyd Lane

HD58SA

Southfield Road

HD58UZ

Hallows Court

HD58LX

Benomley Drive

HD46TJ

Sharp Lane

HD58ER

Far View Crescent

HD58RB

Mountfield Road

HD58XD

Longcroft

HD80AR

Brewery Yard

HD80BZ

Thurgory Gate

HD58LT

Benomley Crescent

HD50AT

Lascelles Hall Road

HD50NY

Gawthorpe Lane

HD80AG

Woodlands Road East

HD46SG

St Helens Gate

HD80EH

Rowley Lane

HD46SS

Sharp Lane

HD58QA

Greenlea Court

HD80AW

Penistone Road

HD58RR

Fenay Lea Drive

HD58DW

Crest Avenue

HD58AX

School Street

HD58ED

Hallas Grove

HD80HB

Highgate Lane

HD50AX

Thistle Hill Avenue

HD58AY

Osborne Street

HD80JF

Rowley Hill

HD80FY

Thorgrow Close

HD50BG

Laygarth Drive

HD80LD

Station Court

HD80DP

Highgate Crescent

HD58BL

Ravensknowle Road

HD58WP

Oaks Hill Court

HD80EF

Highgate Walk

HD80HP

Birch Avenue

HD80DZ

Ings Way West

HD80DB

Oak Tree Road

HD58SU

South Royd

HD80HH

Highgate Lane

HD58RJ

Southfield Road

HD80DX

Ings Way East

HD58RZ

Hudroyd

HD58DL

Ravensknowle Road

HD58NQ

Wormald Street

HD58HQ

Old School Lane

HD58PE

Tinderley Grove

HD80JW

Woodsome Park

HD80DS

Highgate Lane

HD80HT

Woodlands Road

HD80AL

Common End Lane

HD80BU

Spa Courtyard

HD50AZ

Lower Hall Road

HD58EN

Bank End Lane

HD80LL

Fenay Lane

HD80BT

Library Close

HD80JD

Rowley Lane

HD46SQ

Arkenley Lane

HD58TA

Thorpe Lane

HD58PJ

Fernside Crescent

HD58QE

Canby Grove

HD58TS

Thorpe Lane

HD80DU

Ings Way East

HD58XW

Longcroft

HD58EU

Forest Road

HD80AD

Station Road

HD58LS

Benomley Road

HD80DD

Oak Tree Road

HD80LE

Penistone Road

HD80DL

Wakefield Road

HD80JP

Beldon Brook Green

HD58NX

De Lacy Avenue

HD58RL

Penistone Road

HD58EY

Bancroft Avenue

HD58RX

Northgate

HD50BD

Lascelles Hall Road

HD58EZ

Almondbury Bank

HD58NW

Town End

HD58UE

Fleminghouse Lane

HD58XQ

Westgate

HD58UL

Fenay Lane

HD80EE

Highgate Avenue

HD58TB

Ings Road

HD58ET

Forest Road

HD58PY

Wakefield Road

HD58SP

Harvey Royd

HD80AZ

St Johns Court

HD58BY

Thorpe Grange Gardens

HD50AN

Wakefield Road

HD80DR

Highgate Terrace

HD58BZ

Lisa Head Way

HD50BS

Wakefield Road

HD80GN

Thistle Heights

HD58DZ

Beech Avenue

HD80GB

Greave House Terrace

HD58BE

Birkhouse Lane

HD58FA

Rosemeade Court

HD80AH

Rowley Drive

HD80FT

The Courtyard

HD80GH

Almondbury

HD58NJ

Benomley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.