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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 89 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
89
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
43.72(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.37(-3%)
Shoplifting
10.14(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.04(-5%)
Vehicle crime
7.87(+41%)
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 192 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Almondbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £500,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Almondbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached43£320,000
Flats6£116,750
Semi-Detached68£216,000
Terraced75£142,500

10 years median price trend in Almondbury

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

All postcodes in Almondbury

HD80AA

Station Road

HD80AH

Rowley Drive

HD80LH

Arkenley Lane

HD50AZ

Lower Hall Road

HD58PE

Tinderley Grove

HD58XZ

Helted Way

HD58BQ

Knowle Avenue

HD58FA

Rosemeade Court

HD58LX

Benomley Drive

HD58RS

Beckside Gardens

HD58TL

Thorpe Lane

HD80DD

Oak Tree Road

HD80JY

Ashford Manor

HD58BN

Ravensknowle Road

HD58QF

Mitchell Avenue

HD58SL

Crescent Royd

HD58UD

Fleminghouse Lane

HD58XR

Broken Cross

HD50BS

Wakefield Road

HD58ER

Far View Crescent

HD58ES

Bank End Lane

HD58NH

Snapes Fold

HD80DY

Bedford Close

HD80JX

The Meadows

HD58DN

Ravensknowle Road

HD58LU

Benomley Crescent

HD58NE

Highlands Avenue

HD58QG

Fleminghouse Lane

HD80AP

Penistone Road

HD80AT

Mount Pleasant Lane

HD80FX

Tithefields

HD50BQ

Lascelles Hall Road

HD80ET

Betula Way

HD80GB

Greave House Terrace

HD80HX

Woodlands Road

HD58DU

Oak Avenue

HD80HU

Woodlands Road

HD46SZ

Lumb Lane

HD58BW

Senior Street

HD58EG

Coach House Drive

HD58NB

High Close

HD58RE

Pontey Mount

HD58RN

Penistone Road

HD58SH

Aldonley

HD80AF

Common End Lane

HD80DT

Ings Way East

HD80HB

Highgate Lane

HD58HF

Almondbury Bank

HD58LW

Foxglove Road

HD58RG

Pontey Drive

HD58SR

Daw Royds

HD58TD

Farfield Road

HD58XE

Westgate

HD80DH

Wakefield Road

HD80GJ

Almondbury

HD80JU

Hermitage Park

HD58TG

Southfield Road

HD58HQ

Old School Lane

HD58PY

Wakefield Road

HD58SB

Halton Close

HD58SE

Eastlands

HD80AS

Penistone Road

HD80AU

Station Road

HD80BD

Spa Terrace

HD80DX

Ings Way East

HD50AL

Penny Lane

HD58EH

Harwood Close

HD58PW

Fernside Avenue

HD58RY

Southfield Road

HD58UH

Sharp Lane

HD58XB

Stocks Walk

HD80AQ

Fields Road

HD80AW

Penistone Road

HD80HY

Woodlands End

HD58RB

Mountfield Road

HD58RQ

Quarry Hill

HD46TH

Sharp Lane

HD50NY

Gawthorpe Lane

HD80JG

Rowley Lane

HD50BY

Hall Garth

HD58AZ

Diamond Street

HD58FD

Hurst Knowle

HD58QY

Mountfield Road

HD58RZ

Hudroyd

HD58XF

Westgate

HD80DZ

Ings Way West

HD46SP

Lower Wheatroyd

HD58BY

Thorpe Grange Gardens

HD58TF

Farfield Road

HD58DY

Wakefield Road

HD58LY

Somerset Road

HD58NN

Bakston Close

HD58QW

Penny Lane

HD58RA

Mountfield Road

HD58RD

Mountfield Avenue

HD58SS

Aldonley

HD58TH

Saxton Place

HD80DL

Wakefield Road

HD58AL

Victoria Street

HD58LT

Benomley Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.