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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

HX38JZ

Northedge Lane

HX38NJ

The Drive

HX38TN

Cliffe Avenue

HX38UR

Holtby Grove

HX38XE

Windsor Walk

HX38EF

Broad Oak Street

HD62PL

Spout House Lane

HD64DE

Victoria Chase

HD64EE

Mayfield Grove

HD64FQ

Winding Rise

HD64FR

Winding Rise

HX38BA

Park Place East

HX38EB

Brighouse Road

HX38PL

Norcliffe Lane

HX38QD

Station Road

HX38RA

Queens Road

HX38RF

Spring Gardens

HX38RH

Hill End Close

HX38SS

Mountfields

HX38XA

Smith House Lane

HD64DY

Bradford Road

HD64EA

Bradford Road

HX38AT

Park Terrace

HX38DB

Old Cottage Close

HX38EQ

New Holme

HX38FR

Watkins Place

HX38HA

Upper Royd

HX38HF

Fenny Royd

HX38QQ

The Poplars

HX38RB

Sunny Bank

HX38XB

Poplar View

HX38BZ

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

HD64DL

Bradford Road

HX38QH

Daisy Bank

HX38TA

Cresswell Terrace

HX38UB

Till Carr Lane

HX38XJ

Fairless Avenue

HD62LS

Finkil Street

HD64DA

Empire Court

HD64DT

Devon Way

HD64EY

Tufters Fold

HX38DU

Trinity Place

HX38EZ

Lane Ends Green

HX38JT

Southfield Terrace

HX38NB

Whitehall Street

HX38PS

Sunnyvale Gardens

HX38TU

East Street

HX38UE

Grange Fold

HD62LU

Coach Road

HD62RX

St Giles Close

HD64DS

Cornwall Crescent

HD64FE

Cedar Grove

HD64FS

Winding Rise

HD64JL

Birkhouse

HX37DS

St Johns View

HX38AR

Osborne Grove

HX38BJ

Sunnycliffe

HX38NE

Amisfield Road

HX38NQ

The Crescent

HX38NU

Leeds Road

HX38PA

Holly Bank Drive

HX38QL

Watford Avenue

HD64JJ

Birkby Lane

HX38FE

Newson Court

HX38HY

West View

HX38SD

Leeds Road

HX38SJ

Knowle Top Road

HX38TF

Ryecroft Close

HX38UF

Acacia Drive

HX38BG

St Giles Road

HX38EH

Waverley Crescent

HX38EX

Springfield

HX38PP

Sunny Mount

HX38PR

Sutcliffe Wood Lane

HX38UG

St Matthews Close

HX38XW

Greenfield Avenue

HD64FY

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

HX38HD

Halifax Road

HX38DJ

Halifax Road

HX38BX

Broad Oak Street

HX38FN

Asquith Mews

HX38ND

Leeds Road

HX38NN

Astral Avenue

HX38NY

Inglewood Court

HX38RE

Queens Road

HX38SE

Sutherland Road

BD196PJ

Pits Lane

HX38JG

Northedge Lane

BD196PQ

Pits Lane

HD62HF

Old Farm Way

HX38AZ

Brookelea

HX38DW

Southedge Close

HX38EW

Halifax Road

HX38FS

Howard Court

HX38FU

Stone Drive

HX38HT

Tanhouse View

HX38HZ

Smithfield Avenue

HX38PD

Ash Close

HX38SY

Syke Lane

HX38TR

East View

Data Sources

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