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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 £270,950 in Emley & Skelmanthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 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
Semi-Detached36£247,000
Detached45£378,000
Flats1£87,000
Terraced37£214,950

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

HD89DS

Commercial Road

HD89XP

Savile Avenue

HD89AX

Poplar Rise

HD89UJ

Willow Close

HD89UT

Weavers Close

HD89BE

Spencer Street

HD89EA

Score Croft

HD89DU

Queen Street

HD89BF

Lidgett Rise

HD89RQ

Upper Lane

HD89RL

Out Lane

HD89ZE

Ribbon Lane

HD89UQ

Phoenix Court

HD89GL

Elm Gardens

HD89BB

Park Gate

HD89GN

Chapel Royd

HD89WE

Langley Gardens

HD89LD

Heather Fold

HD89SB

Rishworth Avenue

HD89DT

Commercial Road

HD89TY

Manderlay Gardens

HD89AZ

Strike Lane

HD89ZJ

Greenside Court

HD89DF

Smithy Lane

HD89BT

Elmfield Drive

HD89AP

Cumberworth Road

HD89TH

St Michaels Gardens

HD89TQ

Jagger Lane

HD89BD

Station Terrace

HD89WP

Field Fold

WF44AQ

Clough Road

HD89XT

Brambles Court

HD89BR

Cross Lane

HD89DJ

Ridge Close

HD89BY

Lea Terrace

HD89UG

Garrett Close

HD89EH

New Lane

HD89SJ

Summer Lane

HD89QR

Frank Lane

HD89WF

Beanlands Court

HD89SF

Grange Drive

WF44AH

Kirkby Lane

HD89SA

Broomhey Avenue

HD89LT

Litherop Lane

HD89SD

Phoenix Avenue

HD89AA

Commercial Road

HD89SR

Tyburn Lane

HD89AY

Strike Lane

HD89GR

Paddock Close

HD89TE

Factory Lane

HD89ES

Wharfedale Crescent

HD89UU

Paddock Walk

HD89DL

Oakfield Grove

HD89BS

Birchfield Grove

HD89AF

Beechfield Avenue

HD89RE

Upper Lane

HD89QY

Emley Moor Business Park

HD89QP

Warburton

HD89UD

Laurel Bank

WF44AG

Mill Lane

HD89TN

North Lane Court

HD89SL

Wentworth Drive

HD89SP

Chapel Lane

HD89QU

Ash Lane

HD89FG

Tallow Mews

HD89BH

Elm Street

HD89TA

Windmill Hill Lane

HD89DG

Manor Drive

HD89BN

Wood Street

HD89UP

Armitage Close

HD89RR

Rectory Lane

HD89ZD

Cliffe Hill View

HD89TF

Jagger Lane

HD89WD

Park Gate Drive

HD89AQ

Lidgett Lane

HD89SW

St Michaels Close

HD89DN

Matherville

HD89PN

Lidgett Close

HD89RY

Mount Pleasant

HD89EX

Bedale Avenue

HD89RP

Church Street

HD89AN

Westfield Drive

HD89SQ

Savile Avenue

HD89RZ

Glebe Close

HD89DW

Manorstead

HD89EN

Windsor Drive

HD89GY

Baildon Way

HD89ZG

Shuttle Close

HD89EQ

Pilling Lane

HD89RD

Rectory Gardens

HD89ZH

Whistle Bell Court

HD89DB

Woodlands Drive

HD89BG

Gib Lane

HD89ZL

Siderite Close

HD89RF

Ellmont Avenue

HD89EG

Saville Road

HD89DR

Lodge Street

HD89AS

Huddersfield Road

HD89GW

Paddock Way

HD89EW

Highbridge Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.