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Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven

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About

The Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven ward lies within the southern reaches of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, centred around the A6068 road. This area is characterised by a mix of residential development and agricultural land, with the River Aire flowing to the south. The settlements are primarily linear, following the main valleys. The local economy has historically been connected to textiles and farming, with several converted mill buildings now serving other purposes.

The ward includes the notable landmark of Sutton Park, a large public green space with a bandstand and war memorial. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs along the southern boundary, providing a route for walkers and cyclists. Community life is focused around local schools, sports clubs, and village institutes. The area offers direct access to the moorland footpaths of the Dales, such as those leading up to Boulsworth Hill.

Area overview

On average Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven is £50,817 per year. There are 4 schools in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven is home to around 8,127 people, with a population density of about 605.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven Population
8,127
Population density
605.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.67(-71%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.87(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.08(-64%)
Vehicle crime
2.34(-58%)
Other theft
2.09(-69%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,843
96.53%
Other White
81
1%
Indian
45
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.28%
Chinese
23
0.28%
Total population: 8,125

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,155
32.2%
Level 3 (A level)
1,260
18.83%
No qualifications
1,033
15.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
883
13.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
658
9.83%
Total 16+ residents: 6,693

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,471
41.48%
Owns with a mortgage
1,103
31.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
472
13.31%
Other social rented
319
9%
Other forms of private rent
71
2%
Total households: 3,546

Property prices in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £235,975 in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £695,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven 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 Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£447,500
Flats15£132,500
Semi-Detached36£277,875
Terraced47£193,000

10 years median price trend in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven.

Data Sources

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