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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

HD95AQ

Poppy Gardens

HD97TD

Luke Lane

HD96NL

Oldfield Road

HD96NA

Mag Bridge

HD94DP

Hambledon Avenue

HD96HL

Meltham Road

HD96RD

Sandbeds

HD96FP

Holme Valley North

HD94BW

Bishops Way

HD94EE

Sycamore Avenue

HD94BL

Cardinal Close

HD96BG

Swifts Fold

HD96QD

New Mill Road

HD47FE

Heron Close

HD94EY

Heather Road

HD95QS

Mean Lane

HD96QL

Northgate

HD96AN

Brooke Fold

HD96AS

Cuckoo Lane

HD95AL

Cop Hill View

HD96HH

Grasscroft Road

HD94FD

Towngate Fold

HD94BA

Bank Buildings

HD96BH

Crown Street

HD96BD

France Fold

HD96RU

Sheardale

HD94BS

Cranmer Gardens

HD96RR

Meltham Road

HD95AW

Spring View

HD96FG

Clitheroe Close

HD96GH

Lombardy Close

HD96EJ

Bradshaw Close

HD96EY

Castle View

HD95NJ

Mill Moor Road

HD96LE

Ludwood Close

HD94BX

Holmfirth Road

HD96FF

Bowland Close

HD96QY

Brockholes Lane

HD96GL

Helston Grove

HD95PH

Lower Hey

HD95PZ

Scarr Green Close

HD96DY

Stony Lane

HD95QQ

The Cobbles

HD47DN

Garner Lane

HD95JY

Mill Moor Road

HD94HT

Heather Road

HD95JS

Matthew Lane

HD95JN

Popley Butts

HD95RL

Helme Lane

HD94HF

Grasmere Road

HD96JT

Stonefleece Court

HD96LQ

Copperas

HD96HF

West Avenue

HD94FB

Wessenden Head Close

HD96EW

Chesterton Drive

HD97BD

New Mill Road

HD94ND

Clarke Lane

HD94AS

Harewood Mount

HD95RX

Brook Gardens

HD95JX

Sefton Lane

HD96JX

Council Terrace

HD95QB

Helme Park

HD96JR

Cross Street

HD94EQ

Weavers Court

HD94HZ

Colders Lane

HD97AF

Rightox Road

HD96ER

Moorside Road

HD94EA

Upper Wilshaw

HD96DB

Greenlea Court

HD94AQ

Clifton Lane

HD94DN

Cleveland Avenue

HD97AD

Island Drive

HD95QP

Station Street

HD95AU

Poppy Gardens

HD96ND

Broadacres

HD94DD

Holmfirth Road

HD96DF

Grassmoor Fold

HD96HT

Forest Way

HD95AF

Albion Gardens

HD96QW

Hall Ing Lane

HD96GU

Fisher Green

HD95RG

Highfield Crescent

HD95QF

Peak View

HD47ED

Wrigley Court

HD94HP

Bedlam Road

HD96RG

Meltham Road

HD97BQ

Tor View

HD96AY

Exchange

HD95RT

Moor View

HD97BE

Bank End

HD47EA

Cocking Steps Lane

HD95QZ

Pick Hill Road

HD95RF

Highfield Avenue

HD94HH

Wessenden Head Road

HD95LU

Popley Drive

HD96EH

Sycamore Terrace

HD96AL

New Street

HD97EW

Silver Birch

HD96FR

Tall Trees Lane

HD96LG

Woodroyd Avenue

Data Sources

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