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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

HX37PB

Wade House Road

HX37QX

Witchfield

HX37AB

Staups Lane

HX37LN

West Street

HX37RD

Cooper Lane

HX37TR

Green Lane

HX36AD

Spring Terrace

HX37WG

Spruce Drive

HX36NZ

Claremount Road

HX36AE

Garden Street North

HX36AS

Horley Green Road

HX36AT

Belmont Street

HX36BB

Belgrave Park

HX37JB

Newlands Avenue

HX37SA

Coley Road

HX37WF

Rowan Way

HX36XP

Shibden Fold

HX37SP

Bunney Green

HX36BE

Belgrave Mount

HX36LA

Prospect Street

HX36NX

Claremount Road

HX36UQ

High Sunderland Lane

HX36XH

Godley Gardens

HX37DD

Windmill Hill

HX37HQ

The Rise

HX37JD

Yewtrees Avenue

HX37QH

Witchfield Hill

HX37QT

Green Acres

HX37RP

Cloverdale

HX37TP

Stanage Lane

HX37BW

Longfield Terrace

HX37BZ

Park Square

HX36TU

Boothtown Road

HX37BG

Carr House Road

HX37LF

Halifax Road

HX37PU

Burned Grove

HX37DB

Stephen Row

HX36AW

Claremount Road

HX36NR

Claremount Road

HX37BE

Harwin Close

HX37LZ

Belle View Rise

HX37QZ

Burned Road

HX37TF

Shaw Lane

HX37HS

Oaklands Avenue

HX37RA

Burnside Avenue

HX37RE

Highfield Avenue

HX37SY

Brow Lane

HX37PQ

Shelf Moor Road

HX37PZ

Green Hall Park

HX37ST

Little London

HX36BJ

Jerwood Hill Road

HX37EA

Town Gate

HX37EQ

South Terrace

HX37ER

Hedge Top Lane

HX37JE

Northowram Green

HX37JT

Halifax Road

HX37NY

Hall Stone Court

HX37SF

Westercroft Lane

HX37UD

Lumbrook Close

HX36UF

Swales Moor Road

HX36XJ

Shibden Grange Drive

HX37QB

Howdenbrook

HX37RR

Primrose Way

HX37BP

Marldon Road

HX37BQ

Heywood Court

HX37EF

Baxter Lane

HX37LE

Westcroft Avenue

HX37RU

Woodhall Park

HX37DY

Anderton Fold

HX37ES

Bradford Road

HX37LH

Hud Hill

HX37QA

Aydonway

HX37TH

Pepper Hill

HX37AE

Stump Cross

HX37JP

Brook Farm Court

HX37JQ

West Street

HX37LD

Ing Head Cottages

HX37SN

Hall Lane

HX36US

Ploughcroft Lane

HX37BU

Hough

HX37HP

Leonore Croft

HX37SL

Northowram Green

HX37TA

Blake Hill End

HX36TZ

Deans Terrace

HX37NJ

Broad Ings Way

HX37RQ

Chapel Fold

HX37TU

High Bentley

HX37UR

Howes Lane

HX37WH

Blackthorn Close

HX37AG

Leeds Road

HX37BX

Hough

HX37JY

Sunwood Avenue

HX37LB

Ing Head Terrace

HX37RZ

Brighouse & Denholme Gate Road

HX37UA

Calder View Court

HX37XA

Shibden Hall Road

HX36AX

Horley Green Road

HX36LG

Prospect Street

HX36LJ

Claremount Road

HX37NU

Wade House Road

Data Sources

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