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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

HD80HQ

Highgate Lane

HD58BN

Ravensknowle Road

HD80BB

Spa Bottom

HD80EA

Wakefield Road

HD80BE

Peace Hall

HD58QW

Penny Lane

HD80HA

Highgate Lane

HD80GW

Woodsome Park

HD58TY

Fleminghouse Lane

HD50BQ

Lascelles Hall Road

HD58RS

Beckside Gardens

HD50AW

Wakefield Road

HD58PW

Fernside Avenue

HD80AX

Fenay Bridge Road

HD80AN

Jumble Wood

HD58QF

Mitchell Avenue

HD58EB

Greenhead Lane

HD58BH

Douglas Avenue

HD80DY

Bedford Close

HD80LJ

Birks Lane

HD58UY

Northgate

HD80BN

Fenay Bankside

HD80AF

Common End Lane

HD58UP

Dartmouth Avenue

HD46TD

Ashes Lane

HD58HF

Almondbury Bank

HD80AT

Mount Pleasant Lane

HD58AU

School Street

HD58UR

Dartmouth Avenue

HD58XR

Broken Cross

HD58HG

Tolsons Yard

HD58PR

Oaklands Drive

HD58UH

Sharp Lane

HD58PA

Lancaster Crescent

HD58RU

Brick Bank

HD58NP

Town End

HD58FD

Hurst Knowle

HD80FX

Tithefields

HD50BL

Tandem Industrial Estate

HD80EL

Wakefield Road

HD50AL

Penny Lane

HD80DE

Station Road

HD58QQ

Greenside Avenue

HD58SL

Crescent Royd

HD80JY

Ashford Manor

HD58SG

Hurst Knowle

HD58EL

Almondbury Bank

HD58UJ

Fenay Lane

HD58BG

Birkhouse Lane

HD58QZ

Beadon Avenue

HD50AS

Thistle Hill

HD58NA

Highlands Avenue

HD58NN

Bakston Close

HD58US

Northgate

HD58QX

Penistone Road

HD58RT

Town End

HD80JH

Clough Park

HD58AT

Green Mount

HD80HR

Woodlands Road

HD58XT

Kaye Lane

HD80AU

Station Road

HD80GE

Acorn Croft

HD58EP

Far View Bank

HD58BA

Lister Street

HD58FE

Almondbury

HD80AY

Fenay Bridge Road

HD58ES

Bank End Lane

HD58TE

Farfield Road

HD80ES

Ings Way West

HD80DG

Oak Tree Avenue

HD58BW

Senior Street

HD58HA

Almondbury Bank

HD58AR

Victoria Street

HD46SH

St Helens Gate

HD58NU

Neville Grove

HD80AA

Station Road

HD58PX

Industrial Terrace

HD58AW

Victoria Place

HD58BP

Julian Street

HD58DR

Felcote Avenue

HD58NB

High Close

HD80AQ

Fields Road

HD58RA

Mountfield Road

HD80NJ

Lucy Lane

HD58QG

Fleminghouse Lane

HD80HU

Woodlands Road

HD80AE

Poplar Bank

HD58EJ

Almondbury Bank

HD58QJ

Greenside Crescent

HD80BQ

Summerfield Grove

HD50BP

Quarry Drive

HD58DF

Green Mount

HD58PL

Fernside Close

HD58NE

Highlands Avenue

HD80JJ

Clough Drive

HD58BD

Ravens Avenue

HD58UB

Fleminghouse Lane

HD80EG

Highgate Drive

HD58RQ

Quarry Hill

HD58BJ

Belton Street

Data Sources

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