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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 245 recent sales, the median property price is £261,000 in Holme Valley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £850,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holme Valley North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats6£260,000
Semi-Detached58£257,500
Terraced98£210,000
Detached83£400,000

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

HD96HD

Westgate

HD96JA

Chapel Terrace

HD96QU

Hall Ing Lane

HD97AE

New Mill Road

HD94ER

Holme Valley North

HD94AR

Meltham Mills Road

HD96QQ

New Mill Road

HD94BP

Seymour Walk

HD94BW

Bishops Way

HD94HG

Hebble Mount

HD94NL

Station Road

HD95LA

The Hollow

HD95PA

Sunny Heys West

HD95RL

Helme Lane

HD95RW

Helme

HD95RY

West Nab View

HD96AT

Roundway

HD96DS

The Terrace

HD96JN

Green Cliff

HD96JT

Stonefleece Court

HD96NT

Southgate

HD97AP

Wood Farm Lane

HD94HB

Derwent Road

HD46UP

Brockholes Road

HD94AN

Huddersfield Road

HD94AU

Manor Houses

HD94DY

Lower Greave Road

HD94FB

Wessenden Head Close

HD94NN

The Woodlands

HD95PP

Hind Court

HD95PZ

Scarr Green Close

HD95QF

Peak View

HD96AW

High Street

HD96EE

Bradshaw Road

HD96PU

Woodhead Road

HD96QP

Southwood Avenue

HD96RQ

Pontey Cottages

HD96QH

Northgate

HD75LX

Green Gate Lane

HD94AF

Huddersfield Road

HD94AJ

Huddersfield Road

HD94BE

Royd Road

HD94DX

Wilshaw Road

HD95AT

Meltham Grange

HD95NL

Victoria Road

HD95PN

Oak Avenue

HD96AL

New Street

HD96FE

Mag Brook Gardens

HD96JB

Lower West Houses

HD96NZ

France Hill

HD94DL

Thick Hollins Drive

HD94JB

Holmfirth Road

HD95AJ

Acorn Drive

HD95LZ

Badger Brow

HD95QG

The Cobbles

HD95QL

Station Street

HD95RE

Highfield Road

HD96BN

Greencliffe

HD96BP

Berry Croft

HD96BQ

St Marys Road

HD96JP

Westcroft

HD96LE

Ludwood Close

HD96NN

Oldfield Road

HD96PE

Huddersfield Road

HD96RN

Oldfield Road

HD96PF

Far End Lane

HD47ED

Wrigley Court

HD47FA

Fieldfare Close

HD75JW

Reservoir Side Road

HD94JE

Vicarage Drive

HD94NB

Green Lane

HD94NP

Carlile Street

HD95AY

Helme Court

HD95PB

Sunny Heys

HD95RG

Highfield Crescent

HD96AS

Cuckoo Lane

HD96BJ

Church Street

HD96HS

Derwent Road

HD96LG

Woodroyd Avenue

HD96LT

Huddersfield Road

HD97BH

Steep Riding

HD47DN

Garner Lane

HD94DG

Thick Hollins

HD94EQ

Weavers Court

HD94EY

Heather Road

HD95AX

Helme Fold

HD95JH

Colders Green

HD95LU

Popley Drive

HD95NT

New Street

HD95NY

Slaithwaite Road

HD95RA

Helme Lane

HD95RS

Crosland Edge

HD96HA

Sandstone Close

HD96HF

West Avenue

HD96HL

Meltham Road

HD96NW

Far Banks

HD96QE

New Mill Road

HD96RG

Meltham Road

HD97EA

Holmebank Mews

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.