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Northowram and Shelf

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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Northowram and Shelf Population

11,519

Population density

846.8 per km²

Crime

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

British

10,822

93.95%

Other White

130

1.13%

Indian

0.81%

Pakistani

0.81%

Irish

0.66%

Total population: 11,519

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	42	£355,000	£190,850	£272,500	£462,500	£614,875
Flats	8	£125,000	£84,550	£111,375	£175,313	£218,438
Semi-Detached	52	£240,000	£148,425	£198,750	£279,313	£362,500
Terraced	68	£161,250	£92,175	£125,750	£195,250	£266,625

10 years median price trend in Northowram and Shelf

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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