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Emley & Skelmanthorpe

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About

Emley and Skelmanthorpe sit on the fringe of moorland in Kirklees, set among fields, small woodlands and winding lanes. Housing ranges from stone terraces to later semi‑detached houses clustered around village streets with shops, pubs, churches and primary schools. The local economy has shifted from coal and textile work to services and commuting; old mill buildings and former pit sites remain in the landscape, now reused or reclaimed. Community organisations run clubs, allotments and seasonal events that bring residents together.
A tall transmitting tower on Emley Moor dominates the skyline and marks the surrounding hills; its red aviation lights and lattice profile are visible from many local vantage points and serve as a familiar landmark. A network of public footpaths and bridleways links fields, hedgerows and patches of moor, used for walking, running and cycling. Local volunteer groups maintain village halls, playing fields and small heritage collections that record industrial and rural change, while noticeboards and community centres list practical services and upcoming meetings.

Area overview

On average Emley & Skelmanthorpe has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Emley & Skelmanthorpe is £49,726 per year. There are 3 schools in Emley & Skelmanthorpe: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Emley & Skelmanthorpe is home to around 6,569 people, with a population density of about 371.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Emley & Skelmanthorpe Population
6,569
Population density
371.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.66(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.07(-44%)
Public order
5.48(-38%)
Burglary
4.87(-5%)
Other crime
4.11(+23%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,306
95.95%
Other White
67
1.02%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
0.58%
Irish
32
0.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.46%
Total population: 6,572

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,857
33.94%
No qualifications
981
17.93%
Level 3 (A level)
967
17.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
675
12.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
449
8.21%
Total 16+ residents: 5,472

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,246
42.73%
Owns with a mortgage
970
33.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
347
11.9%
Social rents from council
213
7.3%
Other social rented
77
2.64%
Total households: 2,916

Property prices in Emley & Skelmanthorpe

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £282,000 in Emley & Skelmanthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £814,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Emley & Skelmanthorpe 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 Emley & Skelmanthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced33£215,000
Semi-Detached41£265,000
Detached45£375,000

10 years median price trend in Emley & Skelmanthorpe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Emley & Skelmanthorpe.

All postcodes in Emley & Skelmanthorpe

HD89AJ

Ponker Nook Lane

HD89BU

Dene Road

HD89ES

Wharfedale Crescent

HD89TW

Lenacre Lane

HD89BX

Northfield Lane

HD89DT

Commercial Road

HD89DY

King Street

HD89AD

Reservoir View

HD89BB

Park Gate

HD89DA

Commercial Road

HD89SS

Park Lane

HD89UN

Park Lodge View

HD89DE

Smithy Lane

HD89DL

Oakfield Grove

HD89TB

Common Lane

HD89TN

North Lane Court

HD89UG

Garrett Close

HD89ZF

Weaving Mews

HD89GX

Orchid Court

HD89GP

Gardeners Walk

HD89RJ

Beaumont Street

HD89AA

Commercial Road

HD89AH

Westfield Avenue

HD89BL

New Street

HD89BN

Wood Street

HD89EB

Croft Head

HD89EY

New Lane

HD89SF

Grange Drive

HD89WF

Beanlands Court

HD89XR

Wentworth Avenue

HD89BQ

Dale Street

HD89DX

Commercial Road

HD89EF

Marsden Street

HD89GA

Standback Way

HD89RF

Ellmont Avenue

HD89SY

Jagger Lane

HD89TD

Westfield Lane

HD89UH

Tenter Close

HD89UW

Barrowstead

HD89TE

Factory Lane

HD89AS

Huddersfield Road

HD89DG

Manor Drive

HD89ED

Saville Road

HD89RR

Rectory Lane

HD89RX

Saville Street

HD89SD

Phoenix Avenue

WF44AG

Mill Lane

HD89AQ

Lidgett Lane

HD89ST

Chapel Lane

HD89TX

Bedale Close

HD89WE

Langley Gardens

HD89XP

Savile Avenue

HD89BW

Ashfield Avenue

HD89DU

Queen Street

HD89GR

Paddock Close

HD89RD

Rectory Gardens

HD89SJ

Summer Lane

HD89SP

Chapel Lane

HD89GZ

Leys Lane

HD89AF

Beechfield Avenue

HD89EJ

Pickles Lane

HD89TT

Haigh Row

HD89LT

Litherop Lane

HD89AG

Prospect Square

HD89EQ

Pilling Lane

HD89PN

Lidgett Close

HD89RP

Church Street

HD89RQ

Upper Lane

HD89SA

Broomhey Avenue

HD89ZH

Whistle Bell Court

HD89QU

Ash Lane

HD89BJ

Holly Tree Grange

HD89RA

Green Acres Close

HD89RB

Saxon Close

HD89AB

Cumberworth Road

HD89BY

Lea Terrace

HD89EA

Score Croft

HD89RW

Church Street

HD89BZ

Beechfield Avenue

HD89LD

Heather Fold

HD89QY

Emley Moor Business Park

HD89SQ

Savile Avenue

HD89AN

Westfield Drive

HD89BE

Spencer Street

HD89DJ

Ridge Close

HD89RN

Beaumont Street

HD89RT

School Lane

HD89UF

Round Hill Close

HD89UQ

Phoenix Court

HD89QE

Back Lane

HD89AU

Station Road

HD89AZ

Strike Lane

HD89EW

Highbridge Lane

HD89GW

Paddock Way

HD89SR

Tyburn Lane

HD89TY

Manderlay Gardens

HD89BD

Station Terrace

HD89DH

Thorpes Crescent

HD89UT

Weavers Close

HD89EH

New Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.