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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 123 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Emley & Skelmanthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached50£389,950£3,442
Flats1£87,000£2,122
Semi-Detached38£247,000£3,179
Terraced34£210,000£2,719

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

HD89TT

Haigh Row

HD89DZ

Elm Street

HD89ED

Saville Road

HD89BP

Laburnum Grove

HD89UF

Round Hill Close

HD89EY

New Lane

HD89SH

Fox Close

HD89DQ

Smithy Close

HD89EU

Bedale Drive

HD89QX

Ash Lane

HD89TX

Bedale Close

HD89SS

Park Lane

HD89RU

The Crofts

HD89US

Emley View

HD89UX

Sycamore Croft

HD89BQ

Dale Street

HD89AR

Huddersfield Road

HD89DA

Commercial Road

HD89TW

Lenacre Lane

HD89GP

Gardeners Walk

HD89DH

Thorpes Crescent

HD89EF

Marsden Street

HD89EJ

Pickles Lane

HD89AB

Cumberworth Road

HD89RA

Green Acres Close

HD89DY

King Street

HD89AD

Reservoir View

HD89SN

Tipping Lane

HD89BZ

Beechfield Avenue

HD89AJ

Ponker Nook Lane

HD89XR

Wentworth Avenue

HD89EB

Croft Head

HD89ET

Meadow View

HD89ST

Chapel Lane

HD89QS

Langley Lane

HD89SY

Jagger Lane

HD89BW

Ashfield Avenue

HD89RX

Saville Street

HD89RH

Upper Lane

HD89GZ

Leys Lane

HD89UW

Barrowstead

HD89TL

Rodley Lane

HD89BA

Station Road

HD89BJ

Holly Tree Grange

HD89AH

Westfield Avenue

HD89TB

Common Lane

HD89AE

Huddersfield Road

HD89UE

Manor Croft

HD89RW

Church Street

HD89SU

Stringer House Lane

HD89EL

Windmill Crescent

HD89ZB

Jacquard Road

HD89RJ

Beaumont Street

HD89SG

Broomfield Close

HD89AT

Chapel Close

HD89AL

The Foldings

HD89SE

Viking Avenue

HD89AU

Station Road

HD89RG

Upper Lane

HD89BU

Dene Road

HD89RB

Saxon Close

HD89SZ

Westfield Lane

HD89ZF

Weaving Mews

HD89RN

Beaumont Street

HD89AG

Prospect Square

HD89QE

Back Lane

HD89GA

Standback Way

HD89DE

Smithy Lane

HD89UN

Park Lodge View

HD89GX

Orchid Court

HD89SX

Springfield Terrace

HD89DX

Commercial Road

HD89TU

Lenacre Lane

HD89QT

Hagg Hill

HD89DP

Manor Rise

HD89RT

School Lane

HD89TD

Westfield Lane

HD89BX

Northfield Lane

HD89RS

Thorncliffe Lane

HD89UH

Tenter Close

HD89BL

New Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.