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Holme Valley North

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 51 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Holme Valley North Population

16,802

Population density

513.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

27.97(-36%)

Anti-social behaviour

8.75(-36%)

Public order

5.48(-39%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.87(-54%)

Burglary

3.75(-27%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

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

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

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 252 recent sales, the median property price is £262,250 in Holme Valley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,500 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	84	£400,000	£243,200	£333,749	£472,750	£662,750
Flats	4	£127,500	£119,050	£123,250	£172,500	£274,500
Semi-Detached	71	£255,000	£135,005	£200,000	£315,000	£442,500
Terraced	93	£205,000	£125,500	£158,000	£254,000	£337,700

10 years median price trend in Holme Valley North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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