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About

Brighouse ward is situated on the eastern edge of the Calderdale borough, positioned where the River Calder meets the Calder and Hebble Navigation. The area includes the main town centre, which functions as a local commercial hub with retail and service businesses. Industrial heritage is evident in the remaining mill buildings and warehouses that line the waterways. Residential streets extend from the core, featuring a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments.

The topography slopes upwards from the river valley, offering views across the surrounding hills. The canal basin is a focal point, with its historic warehouses now containing a theatre and museum. Regular indoor and outdoor markets operate in the town. Transport links are defined by the railway line and the A641 road, which connect the area to Halifax and Huddersfield.

Area overview

On average Brighouse has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brighouse is £46,575 per year. There are 6 schools in Brighouse: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Brighouse is home to around 10,829 people, with a population density of about 911.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brighouse Population
10,829
Population density
911.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.84(+35%)
Shoplifting
14.59(+67%)
Public order
12.1(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.62(-26%)
Other theft
7.94(+19%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,095
93.26%
Other White
171
1.58%
Irish
99
0.91%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
86
0.79%
Indian
67
0.62%
Total population: 10,824

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,730
30.04%
No qualifications
1,716
18.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,620
17.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,226
13.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
922
10.15%
Total 16+ residents: 9,087

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,966
37.57%
Owns with a mortgage
1,453
27.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
968
18.5%
Other social rented
481
9.19%
Social rents from council
230
4.4%
Total households: 5,233

Property prices in Brighouse

Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £184,000 in Brighouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brighouse 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 Brighouse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached45£235,000
Terraced99£153,000
Flats11£142,250
Detached25£371,000

10 years median price trend in Brighouse

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

All postcodes in Brighouse

HD61AF

Commercial Street

HD61QS

Victoria Street

HD61RB

Ash Grove

HD62EU

Ye Farre Close

HD62NP

Laverock Lane

HD64HH

Towngate

HD64HN

New Street

HX59JA

Binns Top Lane

HD61XF

Archer Road

HD61EF

Briggate

HD61QU

Albert Street

HD61TB

The Crescent

HD62DJ

Lightcliffe Road

HD62EE

Cookson Street

HD62ER

Maurice Avenue

HD62JJ

Granny Hall Lane

HD62QT

Brighouse Wood Row

HD64AT

Hey Street

HD64HP

Towngate

HD62EN

Brighouse

HD61AT

Church Lane

HD61BD

Bank Street

HD61SN

Oakhill Road

HD61XB

Birch Close

HD62DY

John Street

HD62EL

Mill Hill Lane

HD62FA

Mill Grove

HD62NB

Sefton Avenue

HD62NX

Maryville Avenue

HD62QL

Wood Top

HD61BE

Spring Street

HD62BS

Lee Street

HD62EZ

Woodland Drive

HD62JE

Slead Avenue

HD62LZ

Sefton Crescent

HD62NQ

Whinney Hill Park

HD64HQ

Woodhead Lane

HD64JU

Vine Grove

HX39TA

Thorn Tree Cottages

HD61BT

Brighouse

HD62RA

Brookfoot Lane

HD62JH

Brighouse

HD61JJ

Bethel Street

HD61SP

Bonegate Road

HD62BW

East Mount Place

HD62BX

Rayner Road

HD62JU

The Copse

HD62NY

Finkil Street

HD61QW

Clifton Common

HD62HL

Smithy Carr Lane

HD62HS

Bracken Avenue

HD62LL

Catherine Slack

HD62QH

Crest View

HD62RB

Elland Road

HD64AY

Rayner Road

HX39SZ

Brookfoot Lane

HX59JB

Elland Road

HD61UL

Sunderland Close

HD61EP

Bridge Road

HD61QN

Alegar Street

HD61UD

Old Lane Court

HD62DP

Piggott Street

HD62DU

Frances Street

HD62ET

Blackburn Road

HD62EW

Slead Court

HD64AZ

Carr Street

HD64JA

Birdswell Avenue

HD64JF

Clifton Common

HD64JG

Thornhills Lane

HD64LB

Meadow Court

HD61AX

Ganny Road

HD61AQ

Commercial Street

HD61EL

Briggate

HD61PB

Huddersfield Road

HD61SS

Bonegate Court

HD62AN

Waterloo Road

HD62AT

Waterloo Road

HD62BG

William Henry Street

HD62BQ

Spring Gardens

HD62EX

Lightcliffe Road

HD64BG

Smithy Carr Lane

HD64JD

Cam Lane

HD62QD

Mill Grove

HD64AH

Thornhills Beck Lane

HD61QA

Archer Road

HD61DD

Well Close Street

HD61DH

Churchfields Road

HD61QF

Armytage Road

HD61QR

Edward Street

HD61TE

Manley Street

HD61UB

Old Lane

HD61XD

Thornhills Lane

HD62EY

Austin Avenue

HD62JS

Spruce Heights

HD62NS

Well Green Lane

HD62SS

Orchard Way

HD64HF

Deep Lane

HD61DN

Briggate

HD61DU

West Park Street

HD61PS

Mill Lane

Data Sources

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