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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

HD89FG

Tallow Mews

HD89GL

Elm Gardens

HD89RS

Thorncliffe Lane

HD89TF

Jagger Lane

HD89UE

Manor Croft

WF44AH

Kirkby Lane

HD89AP

Cumberworth Road

HD89DR

Lodge Street

HD89SU

Stringer House Lane

HD89AR

Huddersfield Road

HD89TA

Windmill Hill Lane

HD89ZE

Ribbon Lane

HD89ET

Meadow View

HD89RZ

Glebe Close

HD89ZD

Cliffe Hill View

HD89TQ

Jagger Lane

HD89BG

Gib Lane

HD89BT

Elmfield Drive

HD89DF

Smithy Lane

HD89DS

Commercial Road

HD89RG

Upper Lane

HD89RL

Out Lane

HD89TU

Lenacre Lane

HD89UU

Paddock Walk

HD89BP

Laburnum Grove

HD89EL

Windmill Crescent

HD89GN

Chapel Royd

HD89SE

Viking Avenue

HD89SN

Tipping Lane

HD89UP

Armitage Close

HD89ZL

Siderite Close

HD89BA

Station Road

HD89DP

Manor Rise

HD89EG

Saville Road

HD89GY

Baildon Way

HD89RY

Mount Pleasant

HD89SH

Fox Close

HD89TL

Rodley Lane

HD89QR

Frank Lane

HD89AE

Huddersfield Road

HD89AL

The Foldings

HD89AY

Strike Lane

HD89BH

Elm Street

HD89BR

Cross Lane

HD89DQ

Smithy Close

HD89EX

Bedale Avenue

HD89SL

Wentworth Drive

HD89SX

Springfield Terrace

HD89UJ

Willow Close

HD89UX

Sycamore Croft

HD89WP

Field Fold

HD89SZ

Westfield Lane

HD89ZG

Shuttle Close

HD89ZJ

Greenside Court

HD89AT

Chapel Close

HD89BS

Birchfield Grove

HD89SW

St Michaels Close

HD89AX

Poplar Rise

HD89QT

Hagg Hill

HD89RE

Upper Lane

HD89RU

The Crofts

HD89QS

Langley Lane

HD89SB

Rishworth Avenue

HD89SG

Broomfield Close

HD89UD

Laurel Bank

HD89US

Emley View

HD89DW

Manorstead

HD89DZ

Elm Street

HD89TH

St Michaels Gardens

WF44AQ

Clough Road

HD89BF

Lidgett Rise

HD89DB

Woodlands Drive

HD89DN

Matherville

HD89EN

Windsor Drive

HD89EU

Bedale Drive

HD89QP

Warburton

HD89QX

Ash Lane

HD89RH

Upper Lane

HD89WD

Park Gate Drive

HD89XT

Brambles Court

HD89ZB

Jacquard Road

Data Sources

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