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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 114 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
114
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
60.39(+39%)
Public order
11.91(+33%)
Shoplifting
11.45(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.36(-18%)
Other theft
8.77(+32%)
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 157 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 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
Detached21£420,000
Flats12£172,500
Semi-Detached40£231,000
Terraced84£149,000

10 years median price trend in Brighouse

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

All postcodes in Brighouse

HD61PF

Wakefield Road

HD61SY

Kimberley Street

HD62JT

Smith House Drive

HD64AR

Bottomley Street

HD64BQ

Bracken Road

HD64BW

Bradford Road

HD64HR

Horsley Fold

HD61JN

Bethel Street

HD61EA

Thornton Square

HD61TX

Oddfellows Street

HD62AS

Back Charles Street

HD62AU

The Old Fire Station Mews

HD62DG

Rayner Drive

HD62DQ

Lea Close

HD61AD

Park Street

HD61RQ

Lilac Close

HD62DL

Catherine Street

HD62EB

Halifax Road

HD62LD

Smith House Avenue

HD62NG

Whinney Hill Park

HD62QJ

Halifax Road

HD62QR

Elland Road

HD62QY

Wilton Street

HD61AU

Parsonage Lane

HD61PP

Wharfe Street

HD61PQ

Mill Lane

HD61QG

Sherwood Road

HD62HN

Lightcliffe Road

HD62NA

Sefton Avenue

HD62NR

Laverock Crescent

HD62PQ

South Grove

HD64AB

Woodvale Office Park

HD64AW

Thornhill Bridge Lane

HD64JW

Savile Close

HD61JZ

Huddersfield Road

HD61SL

Clifton Road

HD61UQ

Old Lane

HD62BE

South Street

HD62EP

Halifax Road

HD62LY

Sefton Drive

HD64BS

Bradford Road

HD64LP

Blakelaw Drive

HD62BD

Edward Street

HD62HY

Lightcliffe Road

HD62NH

Whinney Hill Park

HD62NZ

Upper Green Lane

HD62QX

Helen Terrace

HD62RW

Mill Hill Lane

HD61PD

Phoenix Street

HD61QL

Wakefield Road

HD62DH

Garden Road

HD62LF

Smith House Lane

HD61QQ

Wakefield Road

HD61TZ

Gathorne Street

HD62DD

Rydings Walk

HD64HA

Wakefield Road

HD64LL

Highley Hall Croft

HD61NX

King Street

HD61PU

George Street

HD61PY

Arthur Street

HD61NY

Lawson Road

HD61XE

Armytage Road

HD62AH

Lister Street

HD62BT

Mary Street

HD62JW

The Spinney

HD64AP

Croft Place

HD64LA

Robin Hood Way

HD61JR

Bethel Street

HD61PW

Grove Street

HD61RY

Bradford Road

HD62JA

Bute Avenue

HD61JX

Ship Street

HD62BA

The Mews

HD62HZ

Springfield Grove

HD62RE

Grove Cottages

HD64AE

Rookery Place

WF140BS

Cooper Bridge Road

HD61UF

Alfred Street

HD62DA

Rydings Drive

HD62QW

Wood Bottom Lane

HD62SD

Brookfoot Business Park

HD64LD

Church Paddocks

HD61PT

Armytage Road

HD61SU

Bonegate Avenue

HD62DF

Brighouse

HD62RG

Elland Road

HD64BH

Oakroyd Drive

HD64BJ

Elmwood Street

HD64HD

Kirklees

HD61BN

Bradford Road

HD61DE

High Street

HD62BJ

Marion Street

HD62DN

Dyson Street

HD62DX

Charles Street

HD64AD

Bradford Road

HD64BD

Cross Street

HD64BE

James Street

HD64HJ

Westgate

HD64HL

Grange Lane

HD61TF

Rock Street

Data Sources

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