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About

Horbury is a distinct settlement on the western edge of the Wakefield metropolitan area, separated from the city centre by the River Calder and the M1 motorway. The area is characterised by its own historic core centred around St Peter and St Leonard's Church, with stone-built terraces and local shops lining Northgate and High Street. Its geography creates a defined community separate from the wider urban sprawl, maintaining a clear identity.

The area's industrial past is evident in its architecture and former mill buildings, with the Horbury Lagoon, a large water-filled former quarry, serving as a notable local greenspace. Development includes more modern housing estates extending towards the motorway. Daily life is supported by several schools, community centres, and regular bus links into Wakefield, catering to local needs without requiring travel to the city.

Area overview

On average Horbury has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horbury is £51,388 per year. There are 3 schools in Horbury: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Horbury is home to around 6,147 people, with a population density of about 1,925.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Horbury Population
6,147
Population density
1,925.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.85(+6%)
Public order
10.25(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.65(-46%)
Other theft
5.53(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.04(-41%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,817
94.65%
Other White
74
1.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
43
0.7%
Indian
35
0.57%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
29
0.47%
Total population: 6,146

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,624
31.78%
No qualifications
893
17.48%
Level 3 (A level)
856
16.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
732
14.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
525
10.27%
Total 16+ residents: 5,110

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,123
40.94%
Owns with a mortgage
891
32.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
377
13.74%
Social rents from council
176
6.42%
Other social rented
116
4.23%
Total households: 2,743

Property prices in Horbury

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Horbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £890,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Horbury 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 Horbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£380,000
Terraced34£165,000
Semi-Detached21£280,000
Flats3£125,000

10 years median price trend in Horbury

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horbury.

All postcodes in Horbury

WF45LG

High Street

WF46LH

Horbury and South Ossett

WF45JL

Northfield Lane

WF46LG

Tithe Barn Street

WF45FF

Millfield Road

WF45RE

Knave Close

WF45RD

Princes Gate

WF45LS

New Road

WF45LJ

Varleys Buildings

WF45HQ

Wakefield Road

WF45LY

Highfield Place

WF45AU

Peel Street

WF45HZ

Northfield Lane

WF45AB

High Street

WF45LT

Highfield Grange

WF45DL

Northfield Lane

WF45EQ

Calder Terrace

WF45FD

Charles Street

WF45QG

The Sycamores

WF45LQ

Lydgate Villas

WF46DX

Wensley Street East

WF45JX

South Avenue

WF45QX

Beckett Close

WF45EU

Dudfleet Yard

WF45JH

Elmwood Grove

WF45EH

Forge Lane

WF45BL

Addingford Lane

WF45JR

Parker Road

WF45DB

Cluntergate

WF45FL

Myers Croft

WF45DX

Castle Grove

WF46HT

Westfield Road

WF46BZ

Hall Cliffe Road

WF45AZ

Southfield Close

WF45BQ

Addingford Close

WF46LQ

St Leonards Yard

WF45QS

Rochester Court

WF45DE

George Street

WF46LL

Westfield Road

WF46HJ

Charlesworths Buildings

WF45AJ

Walker Lane

WF46HR

Westfield Road

WF45BB

Wynthorpe Road

WF45JA

Northfield Lane

WF45JN

California Drive

WF46NN

Twitch Hill

WF45FB

Beckett Court

WF46HY

Westfield Terrace

WF45AY

The Shutt

WF45EN

Cross Normanton Street

WF45AL

Stringer Lane

WF45DN

Northfield Lane

WF45JQ

Beechwood Grove

WF45QF

Chestnut Close

WF46BQ

Gagewell Lane

WF45BN

Southwell Lane

WF45EW

Prospect Street

WF45DG

Hallcroft Close

WF45RB

Benton Mews

WF45QR

Osborne Avenue

WF45DA

Cluntergate

WF45DT

Daw Lane

WF45FA

Willowbrook Manor

WF46HL

Claytons Cottages

WF45BX

Jacobs Court

WF46HU

Westfield Road

WF45LE

High Street

WF45QQ

The Sycamores

WF45BD

Rayner Street

WF45LX

Highfield Road

WF45LA

Southfield Fold

WF45HG

Wakefield Road

WF45AF

Cluntergate

WF45JP

Northfield Lane

WF45HJ

Wakefield Road

WF45LU

Highfield Road

WF45DU

Millfield Road

WF45DR

Daw Lane

WF45HS

Northfield Lane

WF45EL

Normanton Street

WF46DN

Westfield Road

WF45DQ

Hallcroft Drive

WF45BY

Cluntergate

WF46BS

Gagewell Drive

WF45BP

Karon Drive

WF43DT

Broad Cut

WF45AD

Horbury and South Ossett

WF45DS

Daw Lane

WF45BH

Addingford Lane

WF45NB

Clubhouses Croft

WF45LH

Stringers Yard

WF45NG

Quarry Hill

WF45JW

California Drive

WF46LP

Queen Street

WF45NE

Westend Cottages

WF45AA

High Street

WF45HH

Woodlands

WF46HP

Westfield Road

WF45NA

Highfield Road

WF46NB

New Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.