Northowram and Shelf ward is located in the eastern part of Calderdale, West Yorkshire. The area includes the villages of Northowram and Shelf, along with surrounding rural and suburban landscapes. It features a mix of residential housing, local businesses, and green spaces, with easy access to Halifax and Bradford. The ward is known for its community-focused atmosphere and historical ties to the textile industry.
The landscape combines rolling hills and farmland with more developed areas, offering a balance of rural and urban living. Local amenities include schools, shops, and pubs, catering to residents' daily needs. The ward also has good transport links, with major roads like the A644 connecting it to nearby towns. Northowram and Shelf maintain a strong sense of local identity, with community events and groups playing a key role in the area.
On average Northowram and Shelf has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Northowram and Shelf is £40,224 per year. There are 5 schools in Northowram and Shelf: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 in Northowram and Shelf area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £722,500.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £345,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £121,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £155,000 |
10 years price trend in Northowram and Shelf
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Bradford Road
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Belcross Drive
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Belgrave Gardens
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Claremount Road
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Hag Lane
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Bradford Road
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Leeds Road
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Bradford Road
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The Grove
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Soaper Lane
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Greenacres Grove
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Brow Lane
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Sandforth Avenue
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Godley Lane
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Hough
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Northowram & Shelf
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Grange Bank
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The Grove
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Bridle Stile
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Blackshaw Beck Lane
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West Street
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Garden Street North
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Queen Victoria Crescent
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Hedge Top Lane
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Heywood Close
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Cowling Lane
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Beechwood Avenue
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Airedale Drive
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Brow Lane
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Brackens Lane
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Belgrave Grove
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Bradford Old Road
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Town Gate
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Town Gate
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Cross Lane
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Halifax Road
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Ayreville Drive
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Moor Grove
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Lands Head Lane
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Brow Lane
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Town Gate
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Hope Street
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Spring Hall Close
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Wade House Avenue
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Moor Grove
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Charlestown Road
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Godley Branch Road
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Belgrave Drive
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Bradford Road
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Godley Lane
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Newlands Drive
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Sandmoor Gardens
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Westercroft Lane
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Blake Hill
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Northowram Green
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Bradford Road
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Westercroft Lane
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Back Clough
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Back Clough
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Halifax Road
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Belle Vue Road
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Beechwood Avenue
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Shelf Hall Lane
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Wade House Road
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Carr House Lane
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Elm Grove
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Lands Head Lane
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Bradford Road
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Lister's Road
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Claremount Road
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Ploughcroft Lane
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Windmill Drive
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Bridge Lane
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Score Hill
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Belle Vue Crescent
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Soaper Lane
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Cock Hill Lane
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Charlestown Road
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Cowroyd Place
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Beacon Hill Road
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Claremount Road
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Elwell Close
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Bradford Road
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Back Clough
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Green Lane
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Bridle Dene
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Laurel Close
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Burned Grove
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Cooper Grove
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Hall Lane
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Back Clough
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Claremount Road
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Godley Lane
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Joseph Avenue
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Halifax Road
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Cross Lane
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Shelf Hall Lane
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Dovedale Close
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Wade House Road
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Witchfield Hill
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.