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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 4.6% 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 £48,286 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
64
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.6%
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
26.22(-41%)
Vehicle crime
7.03(+25%)
Other theft
7.03(+6%)
Burglary
6.95(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.77(-53%)
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

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)175
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £379K

Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Northowram and Shelf area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £1,375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northowram and Shelf over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£445,000£263
Semi-Detached52£262,500£294
Terraced62£162,750£233
Flats6£146,000£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northowram and Shelf

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northowram and Shelf.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£264,950£115,000£170,000£122,000
2017£258,000£86,500£164,000£124,000
2018£384,995£85,500£173,504£129,000
2019£387,748£98,500£178,000£130,000
2020£363,000£144,000£185,000£129,995
2021£367,500£101,500£204,110£147,000
2022£356,500£143,998£214,000£155,000
2023£412,500£107,500£247,500£155,000
2024£415,000£135,000£250,000£152,000
2025£390,000£125,000£240,000£160,000
2026£450,000£127,000£277,500£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northowram and Shelf.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northowram and Shelf.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224£159£184£164
2017£206£141£186£167
2018£226£144£194£179
2019£226£146£203£180
2020£212£177£206£177
2021£244£154£228£191
2022£249£181£241£215
2023£280£159£263£199
2024£298£203£260£212
2025£279£164£273£224
2026£253£218£302£235
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northowram and Shelf.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northowram and Shelf in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district.

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,420
Band E£2,958
Band F£3,496
Band G£4,034
Band H£4,840

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Northowram and Shelf ward.

Local councillors

Elaine Hey

Northowram and Shelf - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about Northowram and Shelf

Is Northowram and Shelf safe?

Northowram and Shelf records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Northowram and Shelf?

The median sale price in Northowram and Shelf is £245,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 175 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Northowram and Shelf?

Northowram and Shelf has 5 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Northowram and Shelf?

Northowram and Shelf scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Northowram and Shelf sits around rank 21,580 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Northowram and Shelf?

The average household income in Northowram and Shelf is around £48,286 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Northowram and Shelf?

Northowram and Shelf is represented by 1 elected councillor: Elaine Hey (Green Party).

All postcodesin Northowram and Shelf

HX37NF

Wharfedale Mount

HX37XA

Shibden Hall Road

HX36BQ

Belgrave Crescent

HX37DQ

Windmill Drive

HX37HY

Victoria Place

HX37RA

Burnside Avenue

HX37EQ

South Terrace

HX36BD

Belgrave Grove

HX37EP

Greencroft Avenue

HX37PU

Burned Grove

HX37US

Howes Lane

HX37NX

Wade House Avenue

HX37WJ

Mulberry Way

HX37LR

Sandmoor Gardens

HX36XH

Godley Gardens

HX37BW

Longfield Terrace

HX37JS

Greenfield Close

HX37BG

Carr House Road

HX37BA

Hough

HX37RG

Cooper Lane

HX37HD

Cowling Lane

HX37QY

Carr House Road

BD132LD

Shaw Lane

HX37NU

Wade House Road

HX37LE

Westcroft Avenue

HX36JG

Sandforth Avenue

HX37RS

Chapel Close

HX37JB

Newlands Avenue

HX37DA

Hough

HX36TU

Boothtown Road

HX37QT

Green Acres

HX36UA

Pule Green Lane

HX37NZ

Moor Stone Place

HX36BJ

Jerwood Hill Road

HX37RD

Cooper Lane

HX37BX

Hough

HX37PR

Stanage Lane

HX37LW

Cross Lane

HX37SA

Coley Road

HX37EB

Coley View

HX37UA

Calder View Court

HX37AG

Leeds Road

HX37QA

Aydonway

HX37TX

Bridle Stile

HX37SD

Lane Ends

HX36TX

Ploughcroft Lane

HX36BN

Deacon View

HX37HQ

The Rise

HX37PE

The Grove

HX37LL

Brighouse & Denholme Gate Road

HX37NS

Spring Head

HX37UT

Brow Lane

HX36UE

Queensbury Road

HX37NY

Hall Stone Court

HX37NG

Airedale Drive

HX37SX

Medley Lane

HX36AN

Belcross Drive

HX37EH

Danum Terrace

HX37RY

High Cross Lane

HX37SN

Hall Lane

HX37UL

Springfield

HX37BU

Hough

HX37WH

Blackthorn Close

HX37NQ

Dovedale Close

HX37TS

Riding Hill

HX37DB

Stephen Row

HX37NT

Halifax Road

HX37LH

Hud Hill

HX37TQ

Cock Hill

HX36AB

Charlestown Road

HX37FD

Northowram and Shelf

HX37LJ

Score Hill

HX37PJ

Cheapside

HX37TZ

Willow Park Drive

HX37DR

Crimond Close

HX37RN

Green Acres Grove

HX37JW

Villa Gardens

HX37NJ

Broad Ings Way

HX37RZ

Brighouse & Denholme Gate Road

HX37RP

Cloverdale

HX37ER

Hedge Top Lane

HX36NU

Gordon Street

HX37EF

Baxter Lane

HX37AQ

Lower Brea

HX37HJ

Joseph Avenue

HX37DL

Upper Lane

HX37AX

Kingswood Green

HX37HU

Newlands Crescent

HX37WN

Aspen Grove

HX37LF

Halifax Road

HX36BE

Belgrave Mount

HX37JP

Brook Farm Court

HX37RQ

Chapel Fold

HX37HG

Chelsea Mansions

HX36UB

Boothtown Road

HX37NH

Eskdale Avenue

HX36LH

Claremount Road

HX37BQ

Heywood Court

HX37SQ

Northowram and Shelf

HX36XW

Godley Lane