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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 £54,708 per year. There are 4 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

Median price£253,000
Price per sq ft£255
Sales (last 12 months)182
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £325K

Based on 182 recent sales, the median property price is £253,000 (about £255 per square foot) in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £1,625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£407,500£319
Semi-Detached73£260,000£269
Terraced68£197,500£229
Flats9£107,500£163

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£342,450£102,750£157,750£151,960
2017£383,750£170,000£176,000£126,950
2018£342,500£87,150£188,000£141,250
2019£358,000£91,000£170,000£135,000
2020£331,500£94,250£192,750£161,000
2021£342,500£90,000£207,000£164,000
2022£440,000£90,000£239,800£175,000
2023£390,495£106,000£235,000£177,500
2024£399,995£97,000£240,000£179,748
2025£433,750£107,250£251,000£209,000
2026£405,000£108,750£258,500£171,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257£119£189£156
2017£235£200£194£164
2018£250£155£196£170
2019£234£135£198£176
2020£251£142£201£157
2021£267£152£224£190
2022£273£145£265£216
2023£326£168£257£229
2024£328£148£277£219
2025£324£161£264£227
2026£243£166£277£211
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hipperholme and Lightcliffe in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district.

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,420
Band E£2,958
Band F£3,496
Band G£4,034
Band H£4,840

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Hipperholme and Lightcliffe ward.

Local councillors

George Andrew Robinson

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

Is Hipperholme and Lightcliffe safe?

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe?

The median sale price in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe is £253,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 182 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe?

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hipperholme and Lightcliffe?

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe sits around rank 23,822 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe?

The average household income in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe is around £54,708 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hipperholme and Lightcliffe?

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe is represented by 1 elected councillor: George Andrew Robinson (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

HX38JT

Southfield Terrace

HX38BN

St Giles Road

HD62PT

Green Lane

HX38PS

Sunnyvale Gardens

HD64DY

Bradford Road

HX38LP

Sandholme Crescent

HD64EE

Mayfield Grove

HD64JL

Birkhouse

HX38EG

South Edge

HX38EA

Brookeville

HX38XF

Aysgarth Avenue

HX38HT

Tanhouse View

HX38ET

Springfield Terrace

HX38QX

Norwood Green Hill

HX38EJ

Glen Terrace

HX38RB

Sunny Bank

HD64FW

Bobbin Close

HD62PS

Green Lane

HX38TP

Wakefield Road

HD62HE

Crow Wood View

HX38PD

Ash Close

HX38AH

Victoria Terrace

HX38ER

Halifax Road

HX38NG

Roydlands Terrace

HX38DH

Westminster Road

HX38JS

Gaythorne Terrace

HX38FN

Asquith Mews

HX38FQ

Lea Gardens

HD62PW

Hardy Place

HX38NQ

The Crescent

HD64EB

Highfield Avenue

HD64FH

Windermere Rise

HX38XD

Sycamore Drive

HX38AT

Park Terrace

HD62LN

Coach Road

HX38UZ

Aysgarth Avenue

HX38TY

Wakefield Road

HX38EW

Halifax Road

HX38DB

Old Cottage Close

HX38EB

Brighouse Road

HX38RF

Spring Gardens

HD62RX

St Giles Close

HD64ES

Devon Way

HX38AE

Sandholme Crescent

HD64DA

Empire Court

HX38RT

Leeds Road

HX38QH

Daisy Bank

HD64EH

Wyke Old Lane

HX38PN

Badger Lane

HX38FP

Newton Close

HX38JX

Denholme Gate Road

HX38EZ

Lane Ends Green

HD64EG

Royds Avenue

HD64FR

Winding Rise

HX38AN

Westfield Gardens

HX38UL

Smith House Lane

BD196PQ

Pits Lane

HX38RY

Pear Tree Close

HX38NU

Leeds Road

HX38BT

Broad Oak Lane

HX38FL

Thompson Close

HX38QB

Rookes Lane Top

HX38LT

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

HX38XG

The Ings

HX38UT

Bentley Avenue

HD64FL

North Vale Court

HD64FP

Axminster Drive

HX38LY

Leeds Road

HX38QU

Chapel Street

HX38PB

Rock Terrace

HX38TD

Lydgate Park

HX38NY

Inglewood Court

HD64FE

Cedar Grove

HD64BT

Bradford Road

HX38TS

Hesketh Place

HX38DF

Victoria Road

HD62PE

Halifax Road

HX38AG

Highland Ville

HX38SL

Knowle Top Drive

HX38QW

Grasmere Grove

HD64DU

Wakefield Road

HX38FE

Newson Court

HX38JN

The Grove

HX38JU

Northedge

HX38TA

Cresswell Terrace

HX38QP

High Fernley Road

HD64EQ

Field Top

HX38DJ

Halifax Road

HX38TJ

West Avenue

HX38SU

Whitehall Villas

HD62PP

Green Lane

HX38FH

Rough Heys Way

HD64FZ

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

HX38FR

Watkins Place

HX38AL

Moravian Terrace

HX38SX

Leeds Road

HD62PB

Halifax Road

HX38HF

Fenny Royd

HD64DF

Imperial Close

HX38HX

Denholme Gate Road