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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

HD96EP

Bradshaw Road

HD95QG

The Cobbles

HD94JB

Holmfirth Road

HD47FB

Siskin Gardens

HD94JE

Vicarage Drive

HD96EA

Long Lane

HD96BB

Doctor Fold

HD95JP

Colders Drive

HD94DW

Cheviot Avenue

HD94ED

Harrington Court

HD95LP

Whingrove Avenue

HD96BW

Townhead

HD95QR

Near Lane

HD95PP

Hind Court

HD95RE

Highfield Road

HD94AN

Huddersfield Road

HD96JA

Chapel Terrace

HD96DJ

Stone Fold

HD96LW

Reins

HD96HR

Moorside Road

HD94EP

Bent Ley Road

HD96LT

Huddersfield Road

HD96JF

Well Hill

HD94DR

Thick Hollins Drive

HD96DA

Spring Dale

HD95LJ

Red Lane

HD47FA

Fieldfare Close

HD94AL

Meltham Mills Road

HD94HU

Mile End

HD95RQ

Highfield Crescent

HD95PF

Helme Lane

HD95JH

Colders Green

HD94DS

Knowle Lane

HD95NU

New Street

HD97EF

New Mill Road

HD96PF

Far End Lane

HD96AA

Westgate

HD97AY

Quarry Close

HD95QT

Broadlands Road

HD94DQ

Thick Hollins

HD95NW

Greens End Road

HD96QB

New Mill Road

HD96NT

Southgate

HD96BU

Roundway

HD94HD

Derwent Road

HD96EB

Long Lane

HD46UP

Brockholes Road

HD96LN

Huddersfield Road

HD96PX

Huddersfield Road

HD95PN

Oak Avenue

HD95QJ

Moorland View

HD95JQ

Mill Close

HD94JF

Helmet Lane

HD96PW

Woodhead Road

HD95PJ

Slaithwaite Road

HD97EB

Brockholes Lane

HD47DQ

Crosland Road Industrial Estate

HD96BF

Northgate

HD94AF

Huddersfield Road

HD96EE

Bradshaw Road

HD95AY

Helme Court

HD96DD

Roundway

HD96LU

Magdale

HD96AU

School Street

HD95LZ

Badger Brow

HD96RS

Chandler Lane

HD94NB

Green Lane

HD93XF

Greenfield Road

HD97AH

Smithy Place

HD95LL

Sunny Bank Road

HD96JB

Lower West Houses

HD95NL

Victoria Road

HD96AF

Marsh Gardens

HD96QP

Southwood Avenue

HD96ES

Moor Royd

HD95AB

Upper Mills View

HD96AH

Church Street

HD94HY

Wessenden Head Road

HD96PY

Southgate Fold

HD95PA

Sunny Heys West

HD94DT

Knowle Lane

HD95JG

Colders Lane

HD94EN

Parkin Lane

HD96FA

Fisher Green

HD95LG

Red Lane

HD96EX

Meltham Road

HD97BJ

Birch Park

HD96HQ

Croft Drive

HD94NH

Greens End Road

HD95PQ

Lower Hey

HD95AA

Upper Sunny Bank Mews

HD96BE

Church Street

HD96BQ

St Marys Road

HD96PT

Huddersfield Road

HD95NP

Green Street

HD94HG

Hebble Mount

HD96NR

Ryecroft

HD94FF

Holme Valley North

HD96FD

Thirstin Mill Row

HD97BH

Steep Riding

Data Sources

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