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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

WF45JW

California Drive

WF45JY

West Avenue

WF46DN

Westfield Road

WF46DS

Jenkin Road

WF46NA

Twitch Hill

WF45DY

Green Lane

WF45DZ

Green Lane

WF45HD

Berry Lane

WF45JE

Oakwood Grove

WF45AU

Peel Street

WF45JD

Oakwood Grove

WF46AG

Grove Road

WF46BS

Gagewell Drive

WF46HN

Tithe Barn Street

WF45DL

Northfield Lane

WF45EE

Poplar View

WF45DW

Northfield Lane

WF45BQ

Addingford Close

WF45DF

Hallcroft Drive

WF45QD

Shelley Court

WF45QF

Chestnut Close

WF46BN

Stannard Well Drive

WF46BZ

Hall Cliffe Road

WF45DD

Orchard Croft

WF45EA

Millfield Road

WF45JG

Beechwood Grove

WF46AQ

Grove Road

WF46DR

Cooperative Street

WF45LY

Highfield Place

WF45AG

Cluntergate

WF45BD

Rayner Street

WF45FA

Willowbrook Manor

WF45JN

California Drive

WF45NE

Westend Cottages

WF46LH

Horbury and South Ossett

WF45AT

Peel Street

WF45AH

Arden Court

WF45BX

Jacobs Court

WF45RB

Benton Mews

WF45DA

Cluntergate

WF45DU

Millfield Road

WF46DE

Hall Cliffe Grove

WF46HH

Manor Road

WF45DR

Daw Lane

WF46DW

High Street

WF45AX

Southfield Lane

WF45LR

New Road

WF46HR

Westfield Road

WF45HP

Lacey Street

WF45JJ

Elmwood Grove

WF45LE

High Street

WF45AD

Horbury and South Ossett

WF45AE

Peel Close

WF45ET

Millfield Cottages

WF45JR

Parker Road

WF45JU

South Avenue

WF45NG

Quarry Hill

WF46BQ

Gagewell Lane

WF46LL

Westfield Road

WF46NB

New Street

WF45AZ

Southfield Close

WF45AY

The Shutt

WF45FB

Beckett Court

WF45JP

Northfield Lane

WF45LU

Highfield Road

WF46HY

Westfield Terrace

WF45BB

Wynthorpe Road

WF45DQ

Hallcroft Drive

WF45DX

Castle Grove

WF45EL

Normanton Street

WF45FG

Forge Mews

WF45NA

Highfield Road

WF46HP

Westfield Road

WF45AF

Cluntergate

WF45DJ

Cluntergate

WF45HQ

Wakefield Road

WF45QY

Addison Court

WF45AS

Southfield Lane

WF45BY

Cluntergate

WF45DT

Daw Lane

WF45EP

Elm Grove

WF46LW

Fearnsides Close

WF45LN

School Lane

WF46NN

Twitch Hill

WF45EX

Dudfleet Lane

WF46AB

Park Street

WF45HB

Elm Mews

WF45JA

Northfield Lane

WF45RA

Bennett Avenue

WF45EU

Dudfleet Yard

WF45JT

East Avenue

WF45QS

Rochester Court

WF46LS

Ring O Bells Yard

WF45ED

Poplar Terrace

WF45LS

New Road

WF45HZ

Northfield Lane

WF45AQ

Dawson Hill Yard

WF45BE

Shepstye Road

WF45LZ

The Willows

WF46LT

Church Street

Data Sources

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