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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

HD94DU

Wood Nook

HD96RP

Oldfield Road

HD94BQ

Huddersfield Road

HD96FH

Westcroft Fold

HD94FA

Meltham Mills Road

HD96PU

Woodhead Road

HD96AD

Lupton Square

HD96HW

Meltham Road

HD94DF

Coach Road

HD96QN

Northgate

HD94AW

Huddersfield Road

HD95PX

Fern Avenue

HD96NE

Field End

HD96EF

Bradshaw Road

HD97BN

River Holme View

HD96AG

Marsh Gardens

HD94NJ

Huddersfield Road

HD96PJ

Station Road

HD95RR

Slades Lane

HD96HE

West Avenue

HD96QT

New Mill Road

HD94BN

Deacon Close

HD96LS

Reins Terrace

HD94ES

Holmfirth Road

HD94AR

Meltham Mills Road

HD96DE

Roundway

HD96PS

River Park

HD96PH

New Mill Road

HD96EU

Bradshaw Drive

HD96HX

Meltham Road

HD96GJ

Meadowcroft

HD94HX

Knowle Lane

HD94AE

Huddersfield Road

HD95NN

Station Street

HD94AT

Meltham Mills Road

HD95PR

Hassocks Road

HD95AT

Meltham Grange

HD95PD

Sunny Heys

HD96JP

Westcroft

HD95QY

Broadlands

HD94AZ

Upper Mount

HD94DZ

Wilshaw Road

HD94EG

Orchard Close

HD94DL

Thick Hollins Drive

HD96DZ

Back Bradshaw Road

HD95QN

Pavilion Way

HD96PQ

Huddersfield Road

HD95NT

New Street

HD95AJ

Acorn Drive

HD96QS

Westwood Avenue

HD95JT

Mill Moor Road

HD96DL

Grassmoor Fold

HD96FE

Mag Brook Gardens

HD95LT

Nab Crescent

HD95LX

Deer Hill Court

HD94NP

Carlile Street

HD95RD

Helme Lane

HD94HL

Knowle Lane

HD94JD

Calmlands Road

HD96FQ

Holme Valley North

HD96AZ

St Marys Road

HD95RW

Helme

HD96JU

Scotgate Fold

HD94HQ

Calmlands Road

HD95AS

Colders Court

HD94BH

Huddersfield Road

HD95NZ

Hey Crescent

HD97EE

Oakes Avenue

HD94EU

Wessenden Head Road

HD96DS

The Terrace

HD97AQ

Haggroyd Lane

HD95NH

Slaithwaite Road

HD94DA

Holmfirth Road

HD95LA

The Hollow

HD97AL

New Mill Road

HD95NE

Brow Grains Road

HD95LQ

Briar Avenue

HD96GP

Meltham Road

HD96BN

Greencliffe

HD96DP

Meltham Road

HD95QE

Heritage Court

HD94DG

Thick Hollins

HD94DJ

Acre Lane

HD47BS

Cocking Steps Lane

HD96DG

Roundway

HD96HD

Westgate

HD96JW

Greendale Court

HD96LF

Gynn Lane

HD96QJ

Northgate

HD95PL

Berry Road

HD94EF

Stone Acre Heights

HD96HZ

Meltham Road

HD96QU

Hall Ing Lane

HD94DY

Lower Greave Road

HD95JD

Mill Moor Road

HD95AE

Lower Sunny Bank Court

HD96PD

Old Turnpike

HD96DN

Moorbottom

HD95RS

Crosland Edge

HD96JD

Moor Bottom

Data Sources

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