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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

HD96QL

Northgate

HD94FA

Meltham Mills Road

HD96NG

Concord Street

HD47BS

Cocking Steps Lane

HD47DQ

Crosland Road Industrial Estate

HD95NU

New Street

HD95PY

Westfield Avenue

HD95RQ

Highfield Crescent

HD96EH

Sycamore Terrace

HD96FF

Bowland Close

HD96PR

Hope Bank

HD96RU

Sheardale

HD97EG

New Mill Road

HD94BJ

Parkin Lane

HD96DQ

Holme Valley North

HD94DS

Knowle Lane

HD95QZ

Pick Hill Road

HD94BB

Royd Road

HD94AA

Holmfirth Road

HD94NA

Hebble Lane

HD95LG

Red Lane

HD96DB

Greenlea Court

HD96DJ

Stone Fold

HD96DU

Fisher Green

HD96EQ

Owens Terrace

HD96EX

Meltham Road

HD96FB

Thirstin Mill Court

HD96FD

Thirstin Mill Row

HD96JZ

Marsh Platt

HD96NQ

Greenway

HD94EN

Parkin Lane

HD95JF

Moorhead Close

HD96BF

Northgate

HD96PX

Huddersfield Road

HD95QT

Broadlands Road

HD94AS

Harewood Mount

HD94EZ

Heather Avenue

HD94HW

Wessenden Head Road

HD95LP

Whingrove Avenue

HD95NS

Colders Lane

HD95PQ

Lower Hey

HD95RN

Helme

HD96AZ

St Marys Road

HD96DN

Moorbottom

HD96HQ

Croft Drive

HD96PN

Broadbent Croft

HD96AP

Marsh Gardens

HD94EJ

Meltham Mills Road

HD96GU

Fisher Green

HD96FQ

Holme Valley North

HD96ED

Springfield Avenue

HD97AF

Rightox Road

HD96LN

Huddersfield Road

HD94AD

Mill Bank Road

HD96QA

New Mill Road

HD96QD

New Mill Road

HD94EP

Bent Ley Road

HD97NB

New Mill Road

HD47DZ

Crosland Factory Lane

HD94AT

Meltham Mills Road

HD94BL

Cardinal Close

HD94HE

Coniston Road

HD94NW

Howard Way

HD95QE

Heritage Court

HD95QY

Broadlands

HD95RF

Highfield Avenue

HD96BW

Townhead

HD96DR

Marlbeck Close

HD96ND

Broadacres

HD96RX

Shaw Grove

HD96RZ

Lower Lane

HD96PH

New Mill Road

HD96DW

Bradshaw Road

HD47FB

Siskin Gardens

HD93XD

Thick Hollins Road

HD94AE

Huddersfield Road

HD94JG

Heady Fields

HD95LS

Copley Avenue

HD95LX

Deer Hill Court

HD95PJ

Slaithwaite Road

HD95PS

Blackmoorfoot Road

HD95QN

Pavilion Way

HD96AX

Brooke Fold

HD96BE

Church Street

HD96DA

Spring Dale

HD96HE

West Avenue

HD96HG

Grasscroft Road

HD96JJ

Dyson Hill

HD96LR

Lower Royd

HD96LS

Reins Terrace

HD96NB

Reins

HD96QW

Hall Ing Lane

HD97EW

Silver Birch

HD97TB

Luke Lane

HD97AD

Island Drive

HD96AG

Marsh Gardens

HD94BS

Cranmer Gardens

HD94FE

Woodland Walk

HD94HT

Heather Road

HD94JF

Helmet Lane

Data Sources

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