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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Cooper Grove
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Brow Lane
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Charlestown Road
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Garden Street North
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Belgrave Crescent
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Belgrave Drive
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Belgrave Close
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Claremount Road
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Newlands Avenue
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Coley Road
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Juniper Court
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Juniper Court
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Prospect Street
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Belgrave Mount
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Claremount Road
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High Sunderland Lane
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Shibden Grange Drive
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Godley Lane
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Hough
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Back Clough
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Wytehill Chase
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Carr House Road
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Greenacres
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Brownberry Grove
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Hall Lane
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Brackens Lane
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Carr House Road
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Boothtown Road
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Bradford Road
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Heywood Court
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Halifax Road
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Burned Grove
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Harwin Close
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Northowram & Shelf
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Belgrave Avenue
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Claremount Road
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Belle View Rise
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Burned Road
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Shaw Lane
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Oaklands Avenue
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Cheapside
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Green Hall Park
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Burned Road
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Highfield Avenue
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Upper Lane
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Brow Lane
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Westercroft Lane
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Jerwood Hill Road
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Marldon Road
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Heywood Court
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Town Gate
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Baxter Lane
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Town Gate
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Hedge Top Lane
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Daleson Close
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Bridle Stile
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Halifax Road
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Hall Stone Court
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Primrose Way
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Wytehill Chase
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Lumbrook Close
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Brewery Lane
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Shibden Grange Drive
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Northowram & Shelf
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Bradford Road
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Hud Hill
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Aydon Way
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Aydon Way
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Bridge Lane
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Ploughcroft Lane
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Leeds Road
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Hillview Gardens
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Back Clough
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Brook Farm Court
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West Street
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Northowram & Shelf
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Northowram Green
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Hall Lane
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Blake Hill End
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Sun Wood Avenue
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Ploughcroft Lane
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Break Neck Lane
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Hough
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Blackthorne Close
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Ing Head Gardens
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Broad Ings Way
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Howes Lane
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Chapel Fold
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Northowram & Shelf
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Green Lane
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Calder View Court
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Beacon Hill Road
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Horley Green Road
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Central Halifax & Boothtown
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Belgrave Gardens
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Prospect Street
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Claremount Road
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Bradford Road
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Halifax Road
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Shelf Hall Lane
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.