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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Horbury is £225,000 (around £259 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £173,000 and £325,000. 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

Median price: £225,000
Price per sq ft: £259
Sales (last 12 months): 77
Typical range (middle 50%): £173K – £325K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Horbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Horbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£375,000£283
Semi-Detached30£259,000£306
Terraced26£170,000£228
Flats2£122,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Horbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£314,995£82,000£155,500£112,000
2017£301,248£110,000£177,000£108,000
2018£274,000£106,000£172,500£125,000
2019£272,500£137,000£167,000£146,000
2020£296,875£116,000£190,000£135,000
2021£318,500£113,500£190,000£150,000
2022£477,500£106,000£220,000£155,000
2023£375,000£109,500£238,000£144,000
2024£379,250£143,500£240,000£166,000
2025£380,000£125,000£225,000£165,000
2026£357,500£125,000£263,000£183,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241£118£188£161
2017£249£163£206£152
2018£245£148£197£154
2019£250£196£211£173
2020£253£149£223£174
2021£275£170£236£176
2022£294£165£254£192
2023£319£185£275£181
2024£280£196£281£208
2025£290£187£265£218
2026£276£187£332£244
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Horbury in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district.

Band A£1,531
Band B£1,786
Band C£2,042
Band D£2,297
Band E£2,807
Band F£3,318
Band G£3,828
Band H£4,594

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.