Colne Valley ward is located in the southern part of Kirklees, West Yorkshire. It covers a mix of rural and semi-rural areas, including villages like Marsden, Slaithwaite, and Linthwaite. The ward is named after the River Colne, which runs through the valley, shaping its landscape. The area is known for its historic mills, many of which have been repurposed for modern use. The Pennine hills provide a scenic backdrop, with walking trails like the Colne Valley Circular attracting outdoor enthusiasts.
The ward has strong transport links, including the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and the TransPennine rail line connecting it to Manchester and Leeds. Local economies are supported by small businesses, agriculture, and tourism. Community events, such as the Slaithwaite Moonraking Festival, highlight the area's cultural heritage. Schools and community centres serve the scattered population, maintaining a sense of cohesion despite the ward's varied geography.
On average Colne Valley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Colne Valley is £40,788 per year. There are 12 schools in Colne Valley: 11 primary (0 Outstanding and 8 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 211 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 in Colne Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £395,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £103,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 126 | £200,000 |
10 years price trend in Colne Valley
HD75TS
High House Edge
HD75UH
Holme Lane
HD76AT
Netherwood Lane
HD76LF
Deer Hill Drive
HD76LS
Park Gate Road
HD74JL
Copley Bank Road
HD74JR
Bolstermoor Road
HD75EH
Waverley Street
HD75LD
Glen Side Road
HD75LP
Banks Road
HD75NB
Manchester Road (Linthwaite)
HD75NY
Holyoake Avenue
HD75UA
Hollins Lane
HD75UY
Intake Road
HD76AR
Dirker Avenue
HD76AS
Spring Head Lane
HD76BA
Clough Lea
HD76BB
Manchester Road (Clough Head)
HD76BD
Fall Lane
HD76EQ
Millwright Close
HD76BT
Argyle Street
HD76DR
Old Mount Road
HD76ED
Spring Head Lane
HD76JG
Carrs Road
HD76NU
Fall Lane
HD45XD
Kinder Avenue
HD74ER
Low Westwood Lane
HD74JU
Bolster Grove
HD74LW
Green Lane Terrace
HD74PB
Park Street
HD74PD
Green Lane Terrace
HD75AQ
Churchwood Close
HD75BN
Carr Lane
HD75DF
Carr Lane
HD75EG
Olney Street
HD75EW
Dartmouth Street
HD75HN
Spring Street
HD75RB
Hoyle Beck Close
HD75US
Surat Road
HD75WE
Manchester Road (Slaithwaite)
HD76AY
Town Gate
HD76DQ
Station Road
HD76HR
Mount Road
HD76LA
Marsden & Pole Moor
HD74EN
Fernlea Grove
HD74EY
Wellhouse Fields
HD75AY
Howgate Road
HD75BJ
Clay Lane
HD75JG
Kitchen Fold
HD75NF
Lees Mill Lane
HD75NL
Causeway Crescent
HD75PL
High House Lane
HD75SR
Gillroyd Lane
HD75UG
Holme Lane
HD75XD
Follingworth Lane
HD76BH
Meltham Road
HD76HL
Netherley Drive
HD76HT
Packhorse Court
HD33YG
New Hey Road
HD76AH
Grange Terrace
HD74WW
Spa Fields
HD75DW
Longlands Avenue
HD75HL
Spring Street
HD75HP
Lingards Road
HD75HZ
Manchester Road (Slaithwaite)
HD75JP
Causeway Crescent
HD75PX
Clough Drive
HD75TY
Chain Road
HD75UB
Lane And Dowry Road
HD75WN
Spa Fields
HD76HD
Royds Street
HD76LT
Manchester Road (Clough Head)
HD76ND
Manchester Road (Clough Head)
HX40EB
Rye Field Lane
HD33YJ
New Hey Road
HD75PB
Stones Lane
HD74JQ
Bank End Road
HD74PA
Moles Head
HD74PF
High Street
HD75FB
New Street
HD75NP
Crofton Close
HD75NU
Waingate
HD75PN
Downing Street
HD75PZ
Blackmoorfoot Road
HD75QN
Coldwell Street
HD75QY
Church Avenue
HD75RW
High Crest
HD75RZ
Hoyle Beck Close
HD75SA
Royds Avenue
HD75UU
Castle Lane
HD76AJ
Grange Terrace
HD76BW
Brougham Road
HD76HB
Ottiwells Terrace
HD76HW
Mount Road
HD76LX
Manchester Road (Clough Head)
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.