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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 193 recent sales, the median property price is £183,000 in Brighouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £1,265,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brighouse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached26£422,500£3,130
Flats11£155,000£3,000
Semi-Detached52£238,500£2,899
Terraced104£152,650£2,169

10 years median price trend in Brighouse

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

All postcodes in Brighouse

HD61DD

Well Close Street

HD64JD

Cam Lane

HD61SU

Bonegate Avenue

HD61NE

Bethel Street

HD64JS

Vine Close

HD61DE

High Street

HD62BR

Thornhill Bridge Lane

HD62AU

The Old Fire Station Mews

HD64HF

Deep Lane

HD61AW

Larkfield Court

HD61JY

Hall Street

HD64HW

Coal Pit Lane

HD61RY

Bradford Road

HD62EP

Halifax Road

HD62EU

Ye Farre Close

HD64BN

Bradford Road

HD61PF

Wakefield Road

HD62PZ

Ridgeway Gardens

HD62EH

Wood View Grove

HD62EN

Brighouse

HD61TE

Manley Street

HD62SD

Brookfoot Business Park

HD64HZ

Highmoor Crescent

HD62AF

Brighouse

HD62JQ

Slead Royd

HD61XE

Armytage Road

HX39SZ

Brookfoot Lane

HX59JB

Elland Road

HD62NX

Maryville Avenue

HD62HZ

Springfield Grove

HD50RW

Leeds Road

HD61FG

Parsonage Lane

HD64BS

Bradford Road

HD61RZ

Brighouse

HD64LB

Meadow Court

HD61SZ

Upper Bonegate

HD62JZ

Smith House Avenue

HD61DU

West Park Street

HD62DT

Sycamore View

HD62BZ

Richard Place

HD62EF

Ivy Street

HD62QW

Wood Bottom Lane

HD64AR

Bottomley Street

HD61TT

Barber Street

HD61TQ

Bonegate Road

HD64JG

Thornhills Lane

HD64HR

Horsley Fold

HD62NH

Whinney Hill Park

HD64AD

Bradford Road

HD64JZ

Vine Garth

HD62JS

Spruce Heights

HD61SN

Oakhill Road

HD62AZ

St Martins View

HD61AP

Briggate

HD61TF

Rock Street

HD62EX

Lightcliffe Road

HD61DH

Churchfields Road

HD61QR

Edward Street

HD62AH

Lister Street

HD61BN

Bradford Road

HD64LP

Blakelaw Drive

HD61AD

Park Street

HD62NT

Finkil Street

HD62JE

Slead Avenue

HD62ER

Maurice Avenue

HD62HW

Bracken Road

WF140BU

Cooper Bridge Road

HD61QW

Clifton Common

HD61TB

The Crescent

HD61TA

Empsall Row

HD62DU

Frances Street

HD61PT

Armytage Road

HD61QG

Sherwood Road

HD62JL

Granny Hall Park

HD61QU

Albert Street

HD62AG

Halifax Road

HD64AE

Rookery Place

HD61PE

Wakefield Road

HD61PS

Mill Lane

HD61UA

Hardy Street

HD62QA

Halifax Road

HD61UD

Old Lane Court

HD62LE

Smith House Avenue

HX59AQ

Elland Road

HD62HY

Lightcliffe Road

HD61PR

Huddersfield Road

HD61UQ

Old Lane

HD61BR

Elland Road

HD62HR

Bracken Road

HD61AX

Ganny Road

HD62DN

Dyson Street

HD61TY

Industrial Street

HD62LQ

Smith House Avenue

HD62LZ

Sefton Crescent

HD62DW

Crown Street

HD61TP

Anvil Street

HD62DZ

Albion Street

HD62DL

Catherine Street

HD62DA

Rydings Drive

HD64HY

Towngate Avenue

Data Sources

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