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Northowram and Shelf

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About

Northowram and Shelf ward lies on the eastern edge of Calderdale, characterised by elevated terrain with views across the Calder Valley. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of older stone-built properties and newer housing developments. It functions as a commuter settlement for nearby Halifax and Bradford. The local landscape includes pockets of farmland and wooded areas, such as those around the historic hamlet of Shelf.

The community is served by local schools, shops, and several public houses that act as social hubs. The Halifax Road forms a central artery through the ward. A notable local landmark is the medieval Shelf Hall, a moated site that reflects the area's long history. Regular bus services provide connections to the wider borough, supporting the ward's role within the larger urban area.

Area overview

On average Northowram and Shelf has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 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 per household in Northowram and Shelf is £48,277 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). Northowram and Shelf is home to around 11,519 people, with a population density of about 846.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Northowram and Shelf Population
11,519
Population density
846.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.44(-42%)
Vehicle crime
7.03(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.95(-50%)
Other theft
6.95(+5%)
Burglary
5.99(+17%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,822
93.95%
Other White
130
1.13%
Indian
93
0.81%
Pakistani
93
0.81%
Irish
76
0.66%
Total population: 11,519

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,955
30.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,866
19.26%
No qualifications
1,542
15.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,370
14.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
954
9.85%
Total 16+ residents: 9,688

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,287
43.85%
Owns with a mortgage
1,779
34.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
708
13.58%
Other social rented
246
4.72%
Other forms of private rent
119
2.28%
Total households: 5,215

Property prices in Northowram and Shelf

Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £213,750 in Northowram and Shelf area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £755,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Northowram and Shelf 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 Northowram and Shelf over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£355,000
Flats8£125,000
Semi-Detached52£240,000
Terraced68£161,250

10 years median price trend in Northowram and Shelf

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northowram and Shelf.

All postcodes in Northowram and Shelf

HX36UB

Boothtown Road

BD132LD

Shaw Lane

HX37SZ

Blake Hill End

HX36AP

Bell Street

HX36JP

Claremount Road

HX37AN

Tenterfield Rise

HX37PS

Soaper Lane

HX36AN

Belcross Drive

HX36UH

Hag Lane

HX37AF

Park Terrace

HX37HT

Newlands View

HX37HZ

Newlands Grove

HX37PD

The Grove

HX37RN

Green Acres Grove

HX37UW

Lane Ends

HX37PE

The Grove

HX36XL

Red Beck Road

HX37DH

Hough

HX37DU

Casson Fold

HX37FD

Northowram and Shelf

HX37UE

The Pastures

HX37UF

Worthington Drive

HX37NP

Grange Bank

HX36JG

Sandforth Avenue

HX37TX

Bridle Stile

HX37HD

Cowling Lane

HX37TW

South Lane

HX36BP

Garden Street North

HX37DJ

Heywood Close

HX37DR

Crimond Close

HX37HX

Victoria Drive

HX37ND

Beechwood Avenue

HX37NG

Airedale Drive

HX37PF

Wade House Road

HX36BD

Belgrave Grove

HX36UJ

Lee Lane

HX37LW

Cross Lane

HX37NT

Halifax Road

HX37PW

Shelf Moor

HX37SJ

Landemere Syke

HX37UT

Brow Lane

HX37DN

Towngate

HX37EH

Danum Terrace

HX37PH

Ayreville Drive

HX37DX

Towngate

HX37LG

Hope Street

HX37NE

Spring Hall Close

HX37NX

Wade House Avenue

HX37PP

Moor Grove

HX36AA

Gledcliffe

HX36BG

Belgrave Drive

HX37HY

Victoria Place

HX37JA

Newlands Drive

HX37LR

Sandmoor Gardens

HX36AH

Godley Road

HX36XG

Godley Lane

HX37SD

Lane Ends

HX37UN

Blake Hill

HX37WB

Sinderhill Court

HX37JX

Highcliffe Court

HX37LT

Shelf Hall Lane

HX37NB

Shelf Hall Lane

HX37SR

Lands Head Lane

HX37BS

Longfield Avenue

HX37EU

Westercroft View

HX37EZ

Hedge Top Lane

HX37HL

St James Square

HX37JU

Front View

HX37PG

Glencoe

HX37PY

Cypress Court

HX37QP

Elm Grove

HX36AG

Lister's Road

HX36JB

Royd Mount

HX36TX

Ploughcroft Lane

HX37FB

Giles Hill Lane

HX37HU

Newlands Crescent

HX37LY

Belle Vue Crescent

HX37TQ

Cock Hill

HX39XQ

Charlestown Road

HX37DQ

Windmill Drive

HX37LJ

Score Hill

HX37PX

Soaper Lane

HX36AF

Beacon Hill Road

HX36JR

Range Bank

HX37PT

Burned Road

HX36PF

Claremount Road

HX37AW

Park View Avenue

HX37NW

Bridle Stile

HX37PL

Shelf Moor Road

HX37RF

Cooper Grove

HX37WL

Hornbeam Grove

HX37HH

Back Clough

HX37JW

Villa Gardens

HX37QF

Elwell Close

HX36JL

Claremount Road

HX37HJ

Joseph Avenue

HX37HW

Square

HX37JZ

Sunwood Terrace

HX37NA

Shelf Hall Lane

HX37NH

Eskdale Avenue

Data Sources

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