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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

HD80DA

Oak Tree Terrace

HD58TD

Farfield Road

HD58UD

Fleminghouse Lane

HD58EG

Coach House Drive

HD80ED

Wakefield Road

HD80FS

Croftflat Drive

HD58BS

Rosedale Avenue

HD58DH

Rothwell Street

HD58FB

Almondbury

HD58TW

Lincoln Grove

HD58LU

Benomley Crescent

HD80HD

Grosvenor Way

HD58TQ

Hurst Knowle

HD80NN

Wakefield Road

HD58QU

Penny Lane

HD80LG

Rowley Court

HD58PF

Fernside Avenue

HD80HJ

Highgate Lane

HD58ST

Daw Royds

HD58XE

Westgate

HD58BR

Senior Street

HD58SJ

Daw Royds

HD80JN

Rowley Lane

HD58QH

Greenside Drive

HD46SA

James Court

HD58AL

Victoria Street

HD46SW

Sharp Lane

HD58UX

Northgate

HD80ET

Betula Way

HD58TJ

Southfield Road

HD80HW

High Green

HD50AY

Lower Hall Crescent

HD46SE

Dark Lane

HD58QP

Fleminghouse Lane

HD58PH

Fernside Avenue

HD58XZ

Helted Way

HD58NG

Vale Close

HD80EJ

Rowley Lane

HD58QL

Fleminghouse Lane

HD50QR

Tandem Way

HD58BQ

Knowle Avenue

HD46SP

Lower Wheatroyd

HD58SF

Eastlands

HD58DG

Rushbearers Walk

HD58NZ

Sikes Close

HD80JB

Woodlands Drive

HD80AJ

Manor Park Way

HD80EQ

Highgate Avenue

HD58XA

Hallows Court

HD58DT

Earles Avenue

HD80BJ

Wakefield Road

HD80FE

Hanby Close

HD58DY

Wakefield Road

HD58HB

Beaumont Street

HD58SS

Aldonley

HD58PB

Nowell Place

HD58EW

Bank End Lane

HD58BB

Lister Street

HD58UF

Thorpe Lane

HD80HN

Rowley Lane

HD80AP

Penistone Road

HD58RN

Penistone Road

HD80DF

Station Road

HD46SD

St Helens Gate

HD80BG

Wakefield Road

HD46TT

Ashes Lane

HD80AB

Fenay Drive

HD58DN

Ravensknowle Road

HD58EA

Greenhead Avenue

HD80BW

Whitegates Grove

HD58SR

Daw Royds

HD58RD

Mountfield Avenue

HD58XF

Westgate

HD58TL

Thorpe Lane

HD58TH

Saxton Place

HD58UU

Northgate

HD58RE

Pontey Mount

HD46SB

St Helens Field

HD58RY

Southfield Road

HD58TU

Finthorpe Lane

HD80LH

Arkenley Lane

HD50AR

Quarry Lane

HD46TH

Sharp Lane

HD58EX

Almondbury Bank

HD80HG

Longden Walk

HD58EH

Harwood Close

HD50NX

Gawthorpe Green Lane

HD58XL

Sharp Lane

HD59XJ

Wakefield Road

HD58LZ

Somerset Road

HD58JJ

Kidroyd

HD58QD

Waterloo Rise

HD58XG

Grasscroft

HD50AP

Quarry Lane

HD80JA

Woodlands Way

HD58TX

Fleminghouse Lane

HD80JG

Rowley Lane

HD58TT

Morton Green

HD50AJ

Penny Lane

HD58SW

Sharp Royd

Data Sources

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