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Holme Valley North

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About

The Holme Valley North ward encompasses a primarily rural section of West Yorkshire's countryside, characterised by its network of villages and hamlets set within the steep-sided valleys of the River Holme and its tributaries. The landscape is defined by rolling Pennine moorland, patchwork fields, and wooded cloughs, with settlement patterns reflecting the area's historical development around water-powered textile mills. Scattered communities like Holmbridge and Hepworth are connected by narrow, winding lanes that follow the contours of the land.

The area's industrial heritage remains visible in the form of converted mill buildings and weavers' cottages, now often repurposed for modern living. A defining characteristic is the Holme Moss transmitting station, its mast a prominent landmark on the high moorland skyline visible for miles. The topography encourages local walking and cycling, with public footpaths leading onto open access moorland managed for sheep grazing and grouse shooting, underpinning a working agricultural economy.

Area overview

On average Holme Valley North has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holme Valley North is £55,082 per year. There are 6 schools in Holme Valley North: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Holme Valley North is home to around 16,802 people, with a population density of about 513.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holme Valley North Population
16,802
Population density
513.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.25(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.23(-35%)
Public order
5.89(-33%)
Shoplifting
4.17(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.11(-52%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
15,746
93.72%
Other White
167
0.99%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
153
0.91%
Irish
112
0.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
109
0.65%
Total population: 16,802

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,100
36.96%
Level 3 (A level)
2,544
18.44%
No qualifications
2,024
14.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,697
12.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,157
8.39%
Total 16+ residents: 13,797

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
3,084
42.3%
Owns with a mortgage
2,450
33.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
849
11.65%
Social rents from council
554
7.6%
Other social rented
163
2.24%
Total households: 7,290

Property prices in Holme Valley North

Based on 262 recent sales, the median property price is £271,000 in Holme Valley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Holme Valley North 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 Holme Valley North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached89£405,000£3,438
Flats8£292,500£2,451
Semi-Detached68£267,500£3,010
Terraced97£210,000£2,684

10 years median price trend in Holme Valley North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holme Valley North.

All postcodes in Holme Valley North

HD94HR

Wessenden Head Road

HD94BG

Royd Road

HD75LX

Green Gate Lane

HD94DH

Acre Lane

HD96PN

Broadbent Croft

HD96HS

Derwent Road

HD97NB

New Mill Road

HD94AD

Mill Bank Road

HD96NB

Reins

HD94NW

Howard Way

HD94EL

Hall Close

HD95QA

Sparrow Rise

HD94BU

Huddersfield Road

HD95NR

Westgate

HD96AJ

Jessop Fold

HD96ED

Springfield Avenue

HD95RJ

Helme Lane

HD96HG

Grasscroft Road

HD94BF

Huddersfield Road

HD97TB

Luke Lane

HD95AN

Thomas Wroe Way

HD97ED

Brockholes Lane

HD96BJ

Church Street

HD96FN

Holly Way

HD94FE

Woodland Walk

HD94BJ

Parkin Lane

HD47DZ

Crosland Factory Lane

HD95PT

Slaithwaite Road

HD96NY

Concord Street

HD96RY

West Ley

HD94AU

Manor Houses

HD94ET

Wessenden Head Road

HD96QZ

Huddersfield Road

HD75JW

Reservoir Side Road

HD95PE

Helme Lane

HD94HS

Conway Crescent

HD96LL

Station Road

HD96HN

Brownroyd Road

HD96DH

St Marys Mews

HD95NA

Moorland Rise

HD95NS

Colders Lane

HD95JU

Mill Moor Road

HD95PS

Blackmoorfoot Road

HD96PG

Station Road

HD96NP

Banks

HD96LZ

Magdale

HD95LW

Mill Moor Road

HD96AP

Marsh Gardens

HD96JS

Thirstin Gardens

HD97BG

Ridings Fields

HD96AE

Concord Street

HD94HA

Wetlands Road

HD96RN

Oldfield Road

HD97AR

Oakes Lane

HD96RX

Shaw Grove

HD96NN

Oldfield Road

HD97HL

The Cutting

HD95PY

Westfield Avenue

HD95PW

Slaithwaite Road

HD95RN

Helme

HD95JL

Colders Lane

HD97AA

New Mill Road

HD94EX

Tinker Lane

HD96AT

Roundway

HD95RU

Mean Lane

HD94DB

Holmfirth Road

HD96RZ

Lower Lane

HD96JJ

Dyson Hill

HD96DW

Bradshaw Road

HD96PR

Hope Bank

HD95PG

Slaithwaite Road

HD95QW

Pavilion Way

HD95RA

Helme Lane

HD96RF

Hassocks Lane

HD96QF

New Mill Road

HD96HU

West Moor View

HD95PU

Deer Hill End Road

HD94HE

Coniston Road

HD96LP

Reins Hill

HD96GN

Mullion Avenue

HD97BP

River Holme View

HD96JQ

Scotgate Road

HD96NZ

France Hill

HD97BF

Bank End Knoll

HD47DG

Healey Houses

HD95NY

Slaithwaite Road

HD96RE

Scotgate Road

HD96BP

Berry Croft

HD94EH

The Grove

HD96LR

Lower Royd

HD95ND

Red Lane

HD96AQ

Marsh

HD96LD

Station Approach

HD94AB

Holme Valley North

HD96PB

Lower Fold

HD96EG

Bradshaw Crescent

HD96DQ

Holme Valley North

HD96FL

Holme Valley North

HD95LY

Matthew Grove

HD95AX

Helme Fold

Data Sources

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