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About

Hipperholme sits in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, between Halifax and Brighouse. It forms part of the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe ward of Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council and occupies higher ground on the southern edge of the borough with views toward the South Pennines. Local roads link the village to Brighouse, Halifax and Leeds; Brighouse railway station is a short drive away and regular bus services connect the centre with neighbouring settlements.

The village developed around 18th- and 19th-century textile activity, and stone mill buildings and rows of terraced houses remain along the valley streets; several former mill sites have been converted to housing and small businesses. Hipperholme supports independent shops, pubs, primary schools and sports clubs used by surrounding communities. Footpaths and lanes lead directly from residential streets onto farmland and moorland on the Pennine fringe, making countryside walks readily accessible. Community groups and occasional local events meet in village halls and school grounds, keeping local networks active.

Area overview

On average Hipperholme has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hipperholme is £57,985 per year. There are 2 schools in Hipperholme: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hipperholme is home to around 6,218 people, with a population density of about 1,231.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hipperholme Population
6,218
Population density
1,231.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.3(-56%)
Other theft
3.7(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.7(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.06(-79%)
Public order
2.89(-67%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,789
93.09%
Other White
89
1.43%
Pakistani
52
0.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
46
0.74%
Indian
44
0.71%
Total population: 6,219

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,924
37.53%
Level 3 (A level)
984
19.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
700
13.65%
No qualifications
643
12.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
463
9.03%
Total 16+ residents: 5,127

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,133
41.78%
Owns with a mortgage
998
36.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
344
12.68%
Other social rented
143
5.27%
Other forms of private rent
58
2.14%
Total households: 2,712

Property prices in Hipperholme

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £257,500 in Hipperholme area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £765,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hipperholme 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached18£372,500£3,544
Flats3£315,000£2,107
Semi-Detached42£260,000£2,985
Terraced33£185,000£2,118

10 years median price trend in Hipperholme

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hipperholme.

All postcodes in Hipperholme

HX38PS

Sunnyvale Gardens

HX38AG

Highland Ville

HX38PB

Rock Terrace

HX38BH

Sunnyside

HD62PR

St Chads Avenue

HX37SB

Denholme Gate Road

HX38BG

St Giles Road

HX38DX

Waverley Terrace

HX38NG

Roydlands Terrace

HX37RX

Northedge Lane

HX38EY

Kirk Lane

HX38FU

Stone Drive

HX38HR

Halifax Old Road

HX38FT

Brooke Avenue

HX38RD

Coley Hall Lane

HX38AL

Moravian Terrace

HX38UD

Valley Avenue

HX38PE

Holly Bank Court

HX38SL

Knowle Top Drive

HX38JJ

Bramley Lane

HX38EW

Halifax Road

HX38TD

Lydgate Park

HX38FX

Willow Lane

HX38FR

Watkins Place

HX38DB

Old Cottage Close

HX38HS

Wellcroft Gardens

HX38EG

South Edge

HD62RT

Pond Farm Drive

HD62LP

Lower Finkil Street

HX38JW

Northedge Park

HX38FQ

Lea Gardens

HX38AW

Westfield Drive

HX38FE

Newson Court

HX38JT

Southfield Terrace

HX38BB

Park Place West

HD62PS

Green Lane

HX38EX

Springfield

HX38BT

Broad Oak Lane

HX38TE

Flowerlands

HX38NL

Astral Close

HX38SR

Bramley Lane

HX38RT

Leeds Road

HX38FL

Thompson Close

HX38BY

Broad Oak Place

HX38FA

Harley Head Avenue

HX38PD

Ash Close

HX38DJ

Halifax Road

HX38JR

Denholme Gate Road

HX38SS

Mountfields

HX38EQ

New Holme

HX38LG

Langlea Terrace

HX38SW

Knowle Top Road

HX38LB

East Royd

HX38PR

Sutcliffe Wood Lane

HX38EZ

Lane Ends Green

HX38AB

Welburn Avenue

HX38PN

Badger Lane

HX38HD

Halifax Road

HX38JY

Mayfield

HX38NP

The Avenue

HX38ET

Springfield Terrace

HX38EN

Halifax Road

HX38AS

Westfield

HX38QZ

High Fernley Road

HD62PW

Hardy Place

HX38LF

Westroyd

HX38FN

Asquith Mews

HD62RU

Warren Park Close

HX38JA

Kirk Lane

HX38HY

West View

HX38HH

Horton Terrace

HX38BA

Park Place East

HX38HP

Tan House Park

HX38AN

Westfield Gardens

HD62HQ

Bryden Close

HX38JU

Northedge

HX38HF

Fenny Royd

HX38PP

Sunny Mount

HX38AD

Glaisdale Grove

HX38NN

Astral Avenue

HX38DS

Linden Terrace

HX38LY

Leeds Road

HX38NS

Bramley Lane

HX38LL

Gardiners Square

HX38TB

Lydgate Park

HX38BN

St Giles Road

HX38HW

Badger Lane

HX38LS

Brodley Close

HX38HT

Tanhouse View

HX38FG

Thompson Close

HX38TA

Cresswell Terrace

HX38BE

Ivy Crescent

HX38HJ

Lane Ends Terrace

HX38JB

Towngate

HX38PT

Rookes Mount Cottages

HD62PT

Green Lane

HX38NX

Leyburn Avenue

HX38JE

Bramley Lane

HX38LT

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

HX38DZ

Brookeville Avenue

Data Sources

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