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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

HD61PA

Mill Lane

HD62BE

South Street

HD64HS

Towngate

HD62PQ

South Grove

HD61SR

Lane Court No 1

HD61AF

Commercial Street

HD61UL

Sunderland Close

HD62JY

Smith House Lane

HD62AW

Albion Place

HD64AS

Bradford Road

HD62BT

Mary Street

HD64AF

Wellholme

HD61UF

Alfred Street

HD62NB

Sefton Avenue

HD61ES

Atlas Mill Road

HD61EY

Mill Royd Street

HD61RQ

Lilac Close

HD62ED

Halifax Road

HD62BD

Edward Street

HD62DH

Garden Road

HD62JG

Granny Hall Lane

HD61QP

Clifton Common

HD62JD

Slead Crescent

HD64JW

Savile Close

HD61AB

Park Row

HD61NX

King Street

HD62LB

Smith House Crescent

HD62NP

Laverock Lane

HD62LD

Smith House Avenue

HD62NG

Whinney Hill Park

HD62BU

Harriet Street

HD62DY

John Street

HD61EL

Briggate

HD62DX

Charles Street

HD62RF

Grove Terrace

HD64BQ

Bracken Road

HD62DQ

Lea Close

HD62NZ

Upper Green Lane

HD64BW

Bradford Road

HD62JH

Brighouse

HD62SS

Orchard Way

HD61BQ

Brighouse

HD62HN

Lightcliffe Road

HD62EB

Halifax Road

HD61SP

Bonegate Road

HD64BH

Oakroyd Drive

WF140BS

Cooper Bridge Road

HD61PP

Wharfe Street

HD64JH

Jay House Lane

HD61AQ

Commercial Street

HD61DL

Haigh Street

HD64HL

Grange Lane

HD64JE

Kiln Fold

HD64BA

Dewhirst Road

HD62JN

St Andrews Drive

HD62BG

William Henry Street

HD61JN

Bethel Street

HD62HP

Cawcliffe Road

HD62LL

Catherine Slack

HD62NY

Finkil Street

HD62HJ

Lightcliffe Road

HD64AX

Woodvale Road

HD64BR

Elm Terrace

HD62AL

Brighouse Wood Lane

HD62HX

Bracken Road

HD64HN

New Street

HD61EJ

Owlers Ings Road

HD61SX

Stanley Street

HD61QQ

Wakefield Road

HD61QT

Victoria Avenue

HX39SX

Brookfoot Lane

HD61DG

Barton Street

HD62QD

Mill Grove

HD64AY

Rayner Road

HX39TB

Cross Platts

HD61PL

Grove Street

HD64JA

Birdswell Avenue

HD64AU

Bradford Road

HD61QZ

Armytage Road

HD62JU

The Copse

HD61NY

Lawson Road

HD62EG

Ivy Terrace

HD62EQ

Halifax Road

HD62FA

Mill Grove

HD62EZ

Woodland Drive

HD64HU

New Street

HD62RP

Blackbrook Court

HD62PX

Smith House Lane

HD61JX

Ship Street

HD64HG

Cross Lane

HD62PA

Upper Green Lane

HD62NA

Sefton Avenue

HD61PZ

Armytage Road

HD64LE

Highley Park

HD64HH

Towngate

HD61QJ

Wakefield Road

HD62PU

Whinney Hill Park

HD62BJ

Marion Street

HD62AS

Back Charles Street

HD61PN

Mill Lane

Data Sources

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