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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

HX38AY

Park View

HX38XQ

Aysgarth Avenue

HX38JW

Northedge Park

HX38NS

Bramley Lane

HX37DS

St Johns View

HX38SS

Mountfields

HX38SF

Oak Mount

HD64FA

Axminster Drive

HD64FJ

Birk Hey Close

HX38XB

Poplar View

HX38AB

Welburn Avenue

HD64DT

Devon Way

HX38NW

Bramley Lane

HD64ED

Bradford Road

HD62LU

Coach Road

HX38EX

Springfield

HD64DE

Victoria Chase

HX38UF

Acacia Drive

HX38PU

Rookes Lane

HX38RG

Shutts Lane

HX38SY

Syke Lane

HD62LX

Coach Road

HD62LW

Newton Park

HX38AJ

Victoria Road

HX38BP

St Giles Court

HX38XA

Smith House Lane

HD64FX

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

HX38FS

Howard Court

HX38QR

Green Mount

HX38SZ

Leeds Road

HX39XE

Shibden Garth

HX38DS

Linden Terrace

HD62RT

Pond Farm Drive

HX38BJ

Sunnycliffe

HD62HQ

Bryden Close

HX38HJ

Lane Ends Terrace

HD64DS

Cornwall Crescent

HX38NZ

Hawthorn Street

HX38AF

Highland Ville

HX38EH

Waverley Crescent

HX38TZ

Wakefield Road

HX38UR

Holtby Grove

HX38PH

Shibden Dene

HX38EU

Kirk Lane

HX38AX

Crow Nest Cottages

HX38LS

Brodley Close

HX38TU

East Street

HX38UG

St Matthews Close

HX38DU

Trinity Place

HX39XB

Dark Lane

HX38UJ

East Street

HX38UX

Shirley Grove

HD64DX

Victoria Road

HX38TR

East View

HX38QN

Church View

HX38PT

Rookes Mount Cottages

HD64EA

Bradford Road

HX38EQ

New Holme

HX38DY

George Street

Data Sources

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