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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

HX38DX

Waverley Terrace

HX38TL

Stoney Lane

HX38RQ

Priestley Green

HX38EN

Halifax Road

HX38HP

Tan House Park

HD62PN

Chapel Street

HX38HW

Badger Lane

HD64EW

Birkhouse Road

HX38PZ

Laburnum Terrace

HX38JH

Cobden Terrace

HX38EE

Brooklands

HD64JN

Woolrow Lane

HD64JJ

Birkby Lane

HX38HG

Fenny Royd

HX38RE

Queens Road

HD62PR

St Chads Avenue

HX38LE

Salisbury Place

HX38HZ

Smithfield Avenue

HX38BY

Broad Oak Place

HD64FD

Beechwood Park

HX38FF

Gardiners Square

HX38XJ

Fairless Avenue

HX38QT

Mayfield

HX38HB

Wood Lane

HX38DW

Southedge Close

HX38AR

Osborne Grove

HX38AZ

Brookelea

HX38QQ

The Poplars

HX38ED

South Edge Terrace

HD64FS

Winding Rise

HX38FY

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

HD64EF

Mayfield Avenue

HX38RH

Hill End Close

HX38BQ

Mayroyde

HD64DZ

Cooperative Buildings

HX38SE

Sutherland Road

HX38HL

Lane Ends

HX38TT

Greenfield Place

HX38JL

Bramley Lane

HX38LB

East Royd

HX38PL

Norcliffe Lane

HD64FF

Prospect Way

HX38QZ

High Fernley Road

HX39XA

Shibden Hall Road

HX38XL

Fairless Avenue

HX38LF

Westroyd

HX38SW

Knowle Top Road

HD64BX

Brookroyd Avenue

HX38QA

Wells Terrace

HX38TX

Holme Street

HX38AU

Wakefield Road

HX38XH

Fairless Avenue

HX38AA

Wakefield Road

HD64DD

Sovereign Square

HX38NR

Craiglands

HX38EP

North View

HD64FN

Axminster Drive

HX38NA

Leeds Road

HX38QD

Station Road

HX38QS

Windsor Villas

HD64FY

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

HX37SB

Denholme Gate Road

HX38XP

Kenilworth Drive

HX38UW

Laburnum Grove

HX38JD

Towngate

HX38EF

Broad Oak Street

HX38RD

Coley Hall Lane

HX38BL

Crimble Close

HX38TE

Flowerlands

HX38HS

Wellcroft Gardens

HD62PJ

Brow Cottages

HX38PE

Holly Bank Court

HX38SQ

Park Close

HD64FG

Farfield Rise

HX38PX

Norwood Terrace

HX38UY

Nunlea Royd

HX38JB

Towngate

HX38XE

Windsor Walk

HD64DL

Bradford Road

HX38FT

Brooke Avenue

HX38JE

Bramley Lane

HX38SH

Wakefield Road

HD64BU

Summerfield Avenue

HX38UE

Grange Fold

HD62LP

Lower Finkil Street

HX38RA

Queens Road

HX38TW

Stoney Lane

HX38XN

Hazel Grove

HX38BB

Park Place West

HD62LR

Lower Finkil Street

HX38JY

Mayfield

HX38AQ

Wakefield Road

HX38LG

Langlea Terrace

HX38SJ

Knowle Top Road

HD64DN

Bradford Road

HX38UH

Wakefield Road

HX38BH

Sunnyside

HX38JA

Kirk Lane

HX38ES

Brooke Green

HD64FQ

Winding Rise

Data Sources

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