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Cowlersley & Milnsbridge

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About

Cowlersley and Milnsbridge lie on the western side of Kirklees, arranged along the Colne valley. Milnsbridge sits beside the River Colne with the A62 Huddersfield Road running through the centre; a brick railway viaduct and a small station mark the riverside strip. Cowlersley occupies the slopes above the valley, with streets of terraced housing and pockets of council housing. The river corridor contains former textile mill sites and narrow service streets that follow the original mill layout.

Local life revolves around small shops, primary schools and community halls that host clubs and groups. Some former mill buildings have been converted to workshops and storage, while others remain in industrial use. Regular bus services run along Huddersfield Road and footpaths link the two districts with riverside walks. Community initiatives have focused on riverbank clearance and improving play areas, and the viaduct remains a constant landmark in views across the valley.

Area overview

On average Cowlersley & Milnsbridge has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cowlersley & Milnsbridge is £44,385 per year. There are 3 schools in Cowlersley & Milnsbridge: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cowlersley & Milnsbridge is home to around 6,689 people, with a population density of about 2,783.5 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cowlersley & Milnsbridge Population
6,689
Population density
2,783.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.92(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.02(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.33(-14%)
Vehicle crime
6.73(+21%)
Public order
6.28(-30%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,597
83.7%
Pakistani
250
3.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
189
2.83%
Other White
122
1.82%
Caribbean
87
1.3%
Total population: 6,687

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,358
25.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,076
19.84%
No qualifications
1,007
18.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
820
15.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
614
11.32%
Total 16+ residents: 5,424

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
983
32.01%
Owns outright
851
27.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
760
24.75%
Social rents from council
207
6.74%
Other social rented
170
5.54%
Total households: 3,071

Property prices in Cowlersley & Milnsbridge

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £138,750 in Cowlersley & Milnsbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cowlersley & Milnsbridge 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 Cowlersley & Milnsbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£387,750
Flats6£89,998
Semi-Detached13£185,000
Terraced57£135,000

10 years median price trend in Cowlersley & Milnsbridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cowlersley & Milnsbridge.

Data Sources

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