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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 178 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £925,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached34£416,250£3,443
Flats11£107,500£1,762
Semi-Detached69£247,500£2,923
Terraced64£185,000£2,351

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

HX38HQ

Halifax Road

HX38QG

Village Street

HX38TF

Ryecroft Close

HX38FG

Thompson Close

HD62RS

Bolehill Park

HX38NH

Leeds Road

HX38BD

Ivy Terrace

HX38LJ

Denholme Gate Road

HX38JJ

Bramley Lane

HX38PY

Rookes View

HX38DD

Halifax Road

HD64DW

Wakefield Road

HD62RU

Warren Park Close

HX38QY

Lower Ox Heys

HD64DR

West Street

HX38TH

Wakefield Road

HX38SN

Cecil Avenue

HX38FJ

Sunderland Way

HX38QE

High Fernley Road

HX38PR

Sutcliffe Wood Lane

HX38FW

Northedge Lane

HX38PP

Sunny Mount

HX38QF

Prospect Place

HX38BA

Park Place East

HX38ST

Bramley View

HX38LD

Grove Ville

HD62LT

Well Grove

HX38UA

Ripley Street

HD62HF

Old Farm Way

HX38FA

Harley Head Avenue

HD62RD

Adams Court

HD62HG

Crowhurst Gardens

HX37RX

Northedge Lane

HX38EY

Kirk Lane

HD64EN

Birkby Lane

HX38JR

Denholme Gate Road

HX39XF

Shibden Hall Croft

HX38HY

West View

HX38SR

Bramley Lane

HX38HN

Tanhouse Hill

HX38JP

Coley Road

HX38NB

Whitehall Street

HX38LA

North Royd

HX38NL

Astral Close

HX38FU

Stone Drive

HD64DB

Broadacres

HX38QL

Watford Avenue

HX38NE

Amisfield Road

HD62PL

Spout House Lane

HD64DJ

Bradford Road

HX38HR

Halifax Old Road

HX38JQ

Denholme Gate Road

HX38AW

Westfield Drive

HX38AD

Glaisdale Grove

HX38UP

Smith House Lane

HX38NP

The Avenue

HX38AP

Westfield Avenue

HX38AS

Westfield

HX38ND

Leeds Road

HX38HD

Halifax Road

HX38NX

Leyburn Avenue

HX38PA

Holly Bank Drive

HD64DP

New Street

BD196PJ

Pits Lane

HX38FX

Willow Lane

HX38UB

Till Carr Lane

HX38DZ

Brookeville Avenue

HX38BE

Ivy Crescent

HD64EZ

Bridge Court

HX38FD

Harley Head Avenue

HD62PH

Half House Lane

HX38TN

Cliffe Avenue

HX38NT

Upper Sutherland Road

HX38UD

Valley Avenue

HD64FT

Winding Rise

HX38BX

Broad Oak Street

HX38XW

Greenfield Avenue

HX38JZ

Northedge Lane

HX38HU

Garden Fold

HX38HA

Upper Royd

HD64EP

Common End

HX38LL

Gardiners Square

HD64EL

Royds Avenue

HX38NJ

The Drive

HX38PJ

Break Neck Lane

HX38TB

Lydgate Park

HX38BG

St Giles Road

HX38NN

Astral Avenue

HX38JG

Northedge Lane

HX38LQ

Tennyson Place

HX38UN

Lower Crow Nest Drive

HX38UU

Beech Grove

HX38BZ

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

HX38HH

Horton Terrace

HD62LS

Finkil Street

HX38BW

Halifax Road

HX38SD

Leeds Road

HD62RR

Warren Park

HX38BU

Broad Oak Terrace

HD64EY

Tufters Fold

Data Sources

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