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Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

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About

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe form a residential ward situated on the eastern edge of Calderdale, bordering the Kirklees district. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, set across rolling hills. Its main thoroughfare is the A58 Leeds Road, which serves as a commercial corridor with local shops and services. The topography offers elevated views across the surrounding valleys, defining its semi-rural character within the larger metropolitan region.

A notable local landmark is the Lightcliffe Obelisk, a prominent 19th-century monument situated on a high point within the community. The area contains several green spaces, including Stoney Royd Cemetery and parts of the Shibden Valley. Lightcliffe retains a historic village core distinct from the more linear development of Hipperholme, with older stone buildings and a traditional church. The ward is primarily a commuter area, with straightforward road links to Halifax, Bradford, and Leeds.

Area overview

On average Hipperholme and Lightcliffe has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe is £54,699 per year. There are 5 schools in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hipperholme and Lightcliffe is home to around 11,650 people, with a population density of about 1,099.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe Population
11,650
Population density
1,099.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.2(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.85(-17%)
Shoplifting
9.61(+10%)
Public order
7.55(-14%)
Vehicle crime
7.38(+31%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,804
92.74%
Other White
158
1.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
108
0.93%
Pakistani
103
0.88%
White and Asian (mixed)
93
0.8%
Total population: 11,650

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,383
35.56%
Level 3 (A level)
1,767
18.57%
No qualifications
1,428
15.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,293
13.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
881
9.26%
Total 16+ residents: 9,514

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,975
38.85%
Owns with a mortgage
1,841
36.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
683
13.43%
Other social rented
334
6.57%
Social rents from council
140
2.75%
Total households: 5,084

Property prices in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,950 up to £785,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hipperholme and Lightcliffe 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 Hipperholme and Lightcliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced54£200,000
Detached33£427,500
Flats12£106,000
Semi-Detached66£240,000

10 years median price trend in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe.

All postcodes in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

HD64DJ

Bradford Road

HX38EJ

Glen Terrace

HX38EP

North View

HX38PZ

Laburnum Terrace

HX38RY

Pear Tree Close

HX38SH

Wakefield Road

HX39XE

Shibden Garth

HX38RG

Shutts Lane

HD64FJ

Birk Hey Close

HD64FW

Bobbin Close

HX38AA

Wakefield Road

HX38AD

Glaisdale Grove

HX38BE

Ivy Crescent

HX38DH

Westminster Road

HX38XN

Hazel Grove

HD62RT

Pond Farm Drive

HD64DB

Broadacres

HX38DF

Victoria Road

HX38ER

Halifax Road

HX38HL

Lane Ends

HX38JY

Mayfield

HX38PU

Rookes Lane

HX38QU

Chapel Street

HX38XF

Aysgarth Avenue

HD62PP

Green Lane

HD62RS

Bolehill Park

HX38HN

Tanhouse Hill

HX38HS

Wellcroft Gardens

HX38JH

Cobden Terrace

HX38QA

Wells Terrace

HX38QY

Lower Ox Heys

HX38TH

Wakefield Road

HD64JN

Woolrow Lane

HX38TD

Lydgate Park

HX38FY

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

HD62PJ

Brow Cottages

HD62RR

Warren Park

HX38EG

South Edge

HX38ET

Springfield Terrace

HX38HQ

Halifax Road

HX38QT

Mayfield

HX38QW

Grasmere Grove

HX38TL

Stoney Lane

HD64DZ

Cooperative Buildings

HD64EG

Royds Avenue

HD64FF

Prospect Way

HX38AS

Westfield

HX38BN

St Giles Road

HX38PX

Norwood Terrace

HX38UY

Nunlea Royd

HX38BW

Halifax Road

HX38JD

Towngate

HD62PB

Halifax Road

HD64EH

Wyke Old Lane

HD64FA

Axminster Drive

HX38JJ

Bramley Lane

HX38JN

The Grove

HX38LY

Leeds Road

HX38NP

The Avenue

HX38NS

Bramley Lane

HX38XP

Kenilworth Drive

HX38LL

Gardiners Square

HX39XB

Dark Lane

HX38AN

Westfield Gardens

HX38LE

Salisbury Place

HX38SX

Leeds Road

HX39XA

Shibden Hall Road

HD64EL

Royds Avenue

HD62PH

Half House Lane

HD62PT

Green Lane

HX38BL

Crimble Close

HX38FL

Thompson Close

HX38NT

Upper Sutherland Road

HX38PY

Rookes View

HX38QN

Church View

HX38RQ

Priestley Green

HX38SU

Whitehall Villas

HX38UN

Lower Crow Nest Drive

HX39XF

Shibden Hall Croft

HD62LP

Lower Finkil Street

HX38LP

Sandholme Crescent

HD62HG

Crowhurst Gardens

HD64DU

Wakefield Road

HD64EB

Highfield Avenue

HX38AE

Sandholme Crescent

HX38AH

Victoria Terrace

HX38AU

Wakefield Road

HX38AY

Park View

HX38FH

Rough Heys Way

HX38HH

Horton Terrace

HX38TW

Stoney Lane

HD62RU

Warren Park Close

HX38BB

Park Place West

HX38BU

Broad Oak Terrace

HX38BY

Broad Oak Place

HX38FT

Brooke Avenue

HD64DF

Imperial Close

HD64FL

North Vale Court

HX38EN

Halifax Road

HX38HP

Tan House Park

Data Sources

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