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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

WF45LN

School Lane

WF45AE

Peel Close

WF45JJ

Elmwood Grove

WF45JD

Oakwood Grove

WF45LP

The Overcroft

WF45HU

Northfield Lane

WF46LT

Church Street

WF45ND

Quarry Hill

WF46AA

Park Street

WF43DS

Broad Cut Road

WF46BH

Gagewell Lane

WF45FJ

Horbury and South Ossett

WF46HX

Shires Yard

WF45LR

New Road

WF46JA

Medlock Road

WF46HN

Tithe Barn Street

WF45LZ

The Willows

WF45EG

Industrial Street

WF45AW

Southfield Lane

WF45HF

New Road

WF45AP

Southfield Lane

WF46HE

Hall Cliffe Court

WF46HZ

Jubbs Yard

WF45HD

Berry Lane

WF45QT

Tyndale Avenue

WF45HY

Ashwood Grove

WF46ND

Cross Keys Court

WF45HP

Lacey Street

WF46BP

Gagewell Drive

WF45EF

Castle View

WF46JB

Manor Place

WF45JS

North Avenue

WF45EE

Poplar View

WF45AR

Southfield Lane

WF45JY

West Avenue

WF46DH

Dovecote Close

WF46BJ

Stannard Well Lane

WF45BA

Cross Street

WF46AB

Park Street

WF45HL

Benton Crescent

WF45FE

Stonehouse Gardens

WF46NE

Sunroyd Hill

WF45EB

Millfield Road

WF45QP

Rochester Drive

WF45ER

Calder Vale Road

WF45ET

Millfield Cottages

WF46BN

Stannard Well Drive

WF46BT

Gagewell View

WF45DH

Norman Place

WF46NJ

Hall Cliffe Rise

WF46AQ

Grove Road

WF45JG

Beechwood Grove

WF45AN

Peel Street

WF46DW

High Street

WF45HW

Wakefield Road

WF45JU

South Avenue

WF45AG

Cluntergate

WF45ED

Poplar Terrace

WF46HH

Manor Road

WF45DJ

Cluntergate

WF45BG

Ellis Street

WF46LU

School Yard

WF46LS

Ring O Bells Yard

WF45QU

Chesterton Court

WF45DW

Northfield Lane

WF46DS

Jenkin Road

WF45DZ

Green Lane

WF45JF

Northfield Lane

WF45EP

Elm Grove

WF46DE

Hall Cliffe Grove

WF45HB

Elm Mews

WF46AF

Carlton Street

WF45BE

Shepstye Road

WF46AE

Cross Park Street

WF46AG

Grove Road

WF45DY

Green Lane

WF45AT

Peel Street

WF45QY

Addison Court

WF46DR

Cooperative Street

WF46LN

Bank Street

WF45FH

Charles Street

WF45AX

Southfield Lane

WF45QD

Shelley Court

WF45JE

Oakwood Grove

WF45DD

Orchard Croft

WF46BW

Stannard Well Lane

WF46BL

Stannard Well Lane

WF46HS

Westfield Road

WF45FN

Horbury and South Ossett

WF45DF

Hallcroft Drive

WF46NA

Twitch Hill

WF45EA

Millfield Road

WF45JT

East Avenue

WF45LW

Wrays Buildings

WF46LW

Fearnsides Close

WF45AQ

Dawson Hill Yard

WF45HN

Northfield Terrace

WF45NQ

Quarry Buildings

WF45BW

Addingford Drive

WF45AS

Southfield Lane

Data Sources

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