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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

HD96FG

Clitheroe Close

HD96GH

Lombardy Close

HD96HN

Brownroyd Road

HD96LD

Station Approach

HD96PD

Old Turnpike

HD97EF

New Mill Road

HD96JD

Moor Bottom

HD96QB

New Mill Road

HD94AY

Meltham Mills Road

HD47DJ

Wood Bottom Road

HD94DU

Wood Nook

HD94DZ

Wilshaw Road

HD94EF

Stone Acre Heights

HD95JT

Mill Moor Road

HD95LW

Mill Moor Road

HD95LY

Matthew Grove

HD95NH

Slaithwaite Road

HD95RD

Helme Lane

HD96GP

Meltham Road

HD96JG

Thirstin Road

HD96NR

Ryecroft

HD96NS

Far End Lane

HD97AA

New Mill Road

HD97RQ

The Waterside

HD96FP

Holme Valley North

HD95PH

Lower Hey

HD97BN

River Holme View

HD47EA

Cocking Steps Lane

HD94DE

Netherthong Road

HD94EU

Wessenden Head Road

HD95ND

Red Lane

HD95PW

Slaithwaite Road

HD95QA

Sparrow Rise

HD96DD

Roundway

HD96LW

Reins

HD96PS

River Park

HD96QR

Hall Ing Lane

HD97AB

New Mill Road

HD97ED

Brockholes Lane

HD94BN

Deacon Close

HD96LZ

Magdale

HD94NE

The Chequers

HD95RX

Brook Gardens

HD96AR

Burhouse Street

HD96BL

Bradshaw Gardens

HD96BX

Jaggar Lane

HD96EB

Long Lane

HD97AH

Smithy Place

HD97BF

Bank End Knoll

HD97BP

River Holme View

HD96QG

Huddersfield Road

HD93XF

Greenfield Road

HD94DH

Acre Lane

HD95JY

Mill Moor Road

HD95PG

Slaithwaite Road

HD96BU

Roundway

HD96DT

Bradshaw Road

HD96GL

Helston Grove

HD96HY

Grasscroft Avenue

HD96HZ

Meltham Road

HD96LA

Grove Houses

HD96NL

Oldfield Road

HD96RD

Sandbeds

HD96RP

Oldfield Road

HD97AT

Oakes Avenue

HD97AY

Quarry Close

HD97BD

New Mill Road

HD97BG

Ridings Fields

HD96QJ

Northgate

HD94HY

Wessenden Head Road

HD94BG

Royd Road

HD94ES

Holmfirth Road

HD94HR

Wessenden Head Road

HD95LJ

Red Lane

HD96GJ

Meadowcroft

HD96PB

Lower Fold

HD96RL

Oldfield

HD96RY

West Ley

HD96PL

New Mill Road

HD94HP

Bedlam Road

HD94NH

Greens End Road

HD94EH

The Grove

HD95JU

Mill Moor Road

HD95JX

Sefton Lane

HD95LR

Hanson Road

HD95LT

Nab Crescent

HD95QX

Broadlands

HD96BB

Doctor Fold

HD96BH

Crown Street

HD96FJ

Banks Mill Way

HD96NX

Upper Fold

HD95NJ

Mill Moor Road

HD94AB

Holme Valley North

HD96DF

Grassmoor Fold

HD96JL

Thirstin Road

HD96RR

Meltham Road

HD94DA

Holmfirth Road

HD95NE

Brow Grains Road

HD96EF

Bradshaw Road

HD96LH

Cop Royd

Data Sources

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