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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 202 recent sales, the median property price is £187,250 in Almondbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £690,000.

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
Terraced83£140,000
Detached46£360,000
Flats10£116,750
Semi-Detached63£200,000

10 years median price trend in Almondbury

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

All postcodes in Almondbury

HD58BP

Julian Street

HD58BS

Rosedale Avenue

HD58ET

Forest Road

HD58HB

Beaumont Street

HD58LT

Benomley Crescent

HD58XX

Almondbury Close

HD80BG

Wakefield Road

HD80FS

Croftflat Drive

HD80FY

Thorgrow Close

HD80LD

Station Court

HD58AW

Victoria Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.