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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

HX38QE

High Fernley Road

HD62PR

St Chads Avenue

HD64DD

Sovereign Square

HD64DN

Bradford Road

HD64DW

Wakefield Road

HX38AW

Westfield Drive

HX38EA

Brookeville

HX38FW

Northedge Lane

HX38JA

Kirk Lane

HX38JB

Towngate

HX38PB

Rock Terrace

HX38SN

Cecil Avenue

HX38SR

Bramley Lane

HX38TB

Lydgate Park

HX38QZ

High Fernley Road

HX37RX

Northedge Lane

HD62PN

Chapel Street

HD64EF

Mayfield Avenue

HX38AP

Westfield Avenue

HX38DS

Linden Terrace

HX38DY

George Street

HX38LQ

Tennyson Place

HX38LS

Brodley Close

HX38SL

Knowle Top Drive

HX38UP

Smith House Lane

HX38XD

Sycamore Drive

HX38QP

High Fernley Road

HD62HE

Crow Wood View

HD62LT

Well Grove

HD64FN

Axminster Drive

HX37SB

Denholme Gate Road

HX38AQ

Wakefield Road

HX38BD

Ivy Terrace

HX38EE

Brooklands

HX38HX

Denholme Gate Road

HX38JS

Gaythorne Terrace

HX38LG

Langlea Terrace

HX38PE

Holly Bank Court

HX38ST

Bramley View

HD64BU

Summerfield Avenue

HD64ED

Bradford Road

HD64EW

Birkhouse Road

HX38BP

St Giles Court

HX38DD

Halifax Road

HX38FA

Harley Head Avenue

HX38FP

Newton Close

HX38LJ

Denholme Gate Road

HX38SF

Oak Mount

HX38TZ

Wakefield Road

HX38PJ

Break Neck Lane

HD64DX

Victoria Road

HD64FG

Farfield Rise

HD64FH

Windermere Rise

HX38ED

South Edge Terrace

HX38EU

Kirk Lane

HX38FJ

Sunderland Way

HX38TT

Greenfield Place

HD62PW

Hardy Place

HD64BT

Bradford Road

HX38AJ

Victoria Road

HX38FQ

Lea Gardens

HX38NW

Bramley Lane

HX38TJ

West Avenue

HX38UH

Wakefield Road

HX38UL

Smith House Lane

HX38UT

Bentley Avenue

HX38NA

Leeds Road

HD64FX

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

HX38RD

Coley Hall Lane

HX38SZ

Leeds Road

HD64BX

Brookroyd Avenue

HD64FD

Beechwood Park

HX38AL

Moravian Terrace

HX38BT

Broad Oak Lane

HX38HG

Fenny Royd

HX38HJ

Lane Ends Terrace

HX38JR

Denholme Gate Road

HX38QX

Norwood Green Hill

HX38SW

Knowle Top Road

HX38XH

Fairless Avenue

HX38RT

Leeds Road

HX38PH

Shibden Dene

HX38XQ

Aysgarth Avenue

HX38TS

Hesketh Place

HD64FZ

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

HD64ES

Devon Way

HX38FF

Gardiners Square

HX38FX

Willow Lane

HX38JL

Bramley Lane

HX38LD

Grove Ville

HX38NL

Astral Close

HX38PN

Badger Lane

HX38AX

Crow Nest Cottages

HX38UU

Beech Grove

HX38LT

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

HD64DR

West Street

HD64EP

Common End

HX38AB

Welburn Avenue

HX38DX

Waverley Terrace

HX38EY

Kirk Lane

Data Sources

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