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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 90 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
90
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
51.73(+19%)
Public order
12.36(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.83(-50%)
Other theft
5.37(-19%)
Vehicle crime
5.21(-7%)
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 69 recent sales, the median property price is £192,000 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
Detached16£405,750
Flats3£125,000
Semi-Detached18£234,000
Terraced32£151,750

10 years median price trend in Horbury

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

All postcodes in Horbury

WF46NJ

Hall Cliffe Rise

WF46HX

Shires Yard

WF45AA

High Street

WF45AR

Southfield Lane

WF45JX

South Avenue

WF46LQ

St Leonards Yard

WF46BJ

Stannard Well Lane

WF46HU

Westfield Road

WF45FH

Charles Street

WF45HJ

Wakefield Road

WF45AW

Southfield Lane

WF45BG

Ellis Street

WF45BP

Karon Drive

WF45EF

Castle View

WF45HH

Woodlands

WF45JH

Elmwood Grove

WF45LG

High Street

WF45DE

George Street

WF45QR

Osborne Avenue

WF45AL

Stringer Lane

WF45EH

Forge Lane

WF45HS

Northfield Lane

WF45HW

Wakefield Road

WF45QG

The Sycamores

WF45RE

Knave Close

WF46LU

School Yard

WF45QU

Chesterton Court

WF46AE

Cross Park Street

WF46DH

Dovecote Close

WF46DX

Wensley Street East

WF46HJ

Charlesworths Buildings

WF46JA

Medlock Road

WF45DB

Cluntergate

WF45HU

Northfield Lane

WF45RD

Princes Gate

WF45DN

Northfield Lane

WF45HE

Wakefield Road

WF46JB

Manor Place

WF46HT

Westfield Road

WF45QX

Beckett Close

WF45AB

High Street

WF45BW

Addingford Drive

WF45DH

Norman Place

WF45DS

Daw Lane

WF46HZ

Jubbs Yard

WF45AJ

Walker Lane

WF46AA

Park Street

WF45AN

Peel Street

WF45HF

New Road

WF45LH

Stringers Yard

WF46BT

Gagewell View

WF45AP

Southfield Lane

WF45EW

Prospect Street

WF45JL

Northfield Lane

WF45LQ

Lydgate Villas

WF45LW

Wrays Buildings

WF45QP

Rochester Drive

WF46AD

Cross Park Street

WF46BL

Stannard Well Lane

WF46LP

Queen Street

WF45BA

Cross Street

WF45FD

Charles Street

WF45LA

Southfield Fold

WF45LP

The Overcroft

WF46AF

Carlton Street

WF46HS

Westfield Road

WF43DT

Broad Cut

WF45BH

Addingford Lane

WF45BL

Addingford Lane

WF45EN

Cross Normanton Street

WF45NQ

Quarry Buildings

WF46LN

Bank Street

WF46ND

Cross Keys Court

WF45FJ

Horbury and South Ossett

WF45HL

Benton Crescent

WF45LT

Highfield Grange

WF46BP

Gagewell Drive

WF46HL

Claytons Cottages

WF45FN

Horbury and South Ossett

WF45HY

Ashwood Grove

WF45JS

North Avenue

WF45LX

Highfield Road

WF46BH

Gagewell Lane

WF46NE

Sunroyd Hill

WF45HN

Northfield Terrace

WF45LJ

Varleys Buildings

WF46HE

Hall Cliffe Court

WF46BW

Stannard Well Lane

WF45DG

Hallcroft Close

WF45EQ

Calder Terrace

WF45NB

Clubhouses Croft

WF46LG

Tithe Barn Street

WF45EB

Millfield Road

WF45FE

Stonehouse Gardens

WF45FL

Myers Croft

WF45HG

Wakefield Road

WF45JF

Northfield Lane

WF45JQ

Beechwood Grove

WF45LD

Addingford Lane

WF45BN

Southwell Lane

Data Sources

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