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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

WF45FF

Millfield Road

WF45ND

Quarry Hill

WF45QQ

The Sycamores

WF45QT

Tyndale Avenue

WF43DS

Broad Cut Road

WF45EG

Industrial Street

WF45ER

Calder Vale Road

Data Sources

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