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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 82 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
82
Deprivation level
4/10
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
41.89(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.96(-6%)
Shoplifting
9.27(+7%)
Burglary
7.47(+46%)
Public order
7.12(-21%)
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 151 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £730,000.

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
Detached30£395,000
Flats11£105,000
Semi-Detached60£240,000
Terraced50£197,500

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

HX38LF

Westroyd

HX38PT

Rookes Mount Cottages

HX38QF

Prospect Place

HX38TY

Wakefield Road

HX38UA

Ripley Street

HX38UD

Valley Avenue

HX38UZ

Aysgarth Avenue

HX38AB

Welburn Avenue

HX38DX

Waverley Terrace

HX38EY

Kirk Lane

HX38NX

Leyburn Avenue

HX38TP

Wakefield Road

HX38XL

Fairless Avenue

HD62LW

Newton Park

HD62PE

Halifax Road

HD62RD

Adams Court

HD64FP

Axminster Drive

HX38NH

Leeds Road

HX38QB

Rookes Lane Top

HX38SQ

Park Close

HX38UW

Laburnum Grove

HX38UX

Shirley Grove

HD62HQ

Bryden Close

HX38AF

Highland Ville

HX38BH

Sunnyside

HX38JQ

Denholme Gate Road

HX38QR

Green Mount

HX38BQ

Mayroyde

HX38FD

Harley Head Avenue

HD64EZ

Bridge Court

HD64FT

Winding Rise

HD62LX

Coach Road

HX38AG

Highland Ville

HX38DZ

Brookeville Avenue

HX38ES

Brooke Green

HX38FG

Thompson Close

HX38HW

Badger Lane

HX38JE

Bramley Lane

HX38NG

Roydlands Terrace

HX38TE

Flowerlands

HX38UJ

East Street

HD62LN

Coach Road

HD62LR

Lower Finkil Street

HD62PS

Green Lane

HD64DP

New Street

HD64EN

Birkby Lane

HD64EQ

Field Top

HX38JW

Northedge Park

HX38LA

North Royd

HX38NR

Craiglands

HX38NZ

Hawthorn Street

HX38QG

Village Street

HX38QS

Windsor Villas

HX38TX

Holme Street

HX38HB

Wood Lane

HX38JU

Northedge

HX38JX

Denholme Gate Road

HX38LB

East Royd

HX38XG

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.