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Almondbury

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Almondbury Population

17,657

Population density

1,756.7 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	43	£320,000	£202,496	£253,750	£400,000	£464,500
Flats	6	£116,750	£104,500	£110,500	£124,875	£127,000
Semi-Detached	68	£216,000	£141,050	£174,500	£255,250	£300,625
Terraced	75	£142,500	£94,150	£120,113	£178,250	£261,500

10 years median price trend in Almondbury

All postcodes in Almondbury

HD58AW

Victoria Place

HD58BP

Julian Street

HD58BS

Rosedale Avenue

HD58ET

Forest Road

HD58HB

Beaumont Street

HD58XX

Almondbury Close

HD80BG

Wakefield Road

HD80FS

Croftflat Drive

HD80FY

Thorgrow Close

HD80LD

Station Court

HD50BP

Quarry Drive

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail