Northowram & Shelf are neighboring villages located in Calderdale, West Yorkshire. The area is known for its mix of residential and rural landscapes, with terraced houses and modern developments alongside open fields and woodland. Local amenities include shops, pubs, and schools, serving the community’s daily needs. The villages are well-connected to Halifax and Bradford, making them popular for commuters.
The surrounding countryside offers walking routes, including parts of the Calderdale Way, providing views of the Pennines. Historically, the area was linked to the textile industry, with remnants of mills still visible. Today, Northowram & Shelf maintain a quiet, suburban feel while retaining easy access to urban centers. The villages host occasional community events, fostering a sense of local identity.
On average Northowram & Shelf has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Northowram & Shelf is £43,900 per year. There are 4 schools in Northowram & Shelf: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Northowram & Shelf area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £695,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £152,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £157,000 |
10 years price trend in Northowram & Shelf
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Bradford Road
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Bradford Road
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Leeds Road
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Bradford Road
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The Grove
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Soaper Lane
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Greenacres Grove
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Godley Lane
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Hough
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Northowram & Shelf
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Grange Bank
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The Grove
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Bridle Stile
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Blackshaw Beck Lane
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West Street
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Queen Victoria Crescent
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Hedge Top Lane
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Heywood Close
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Cowling Lane
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Beechwood Avenue
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Airedale Drive
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Brow Lane
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Brackens Lane
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Town Gate
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Town Gate
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Cross Lane
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Halifax Road
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Ayreville Drive
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Moor Grove
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Lands Head Lane
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Brow Lane
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Town Gate
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Hope Street
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Spring Hall Close
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Wade House Avenue
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Moor Grove
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Bradford Road
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Newlands Drive
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Sandmoor Gardens
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Northowram Green
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Bradford Road
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Westercroft Lane
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Back Clough
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Back Clough
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Halifax Road
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Belle Vue Road
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Beechwood Avenue
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Shelf Hall Lane
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Wade House Road
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Carr House Lane
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Elm Grove
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Lands Head Lane
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Bradford Road
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Windmill Drive
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Bridge Lane
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Score Hill
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Belle Vue Crescent
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Soaper Lane
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Cock Hill Lane
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Elwell Close
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Bradford Road
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Back Clough
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Green Lane
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Bridle Dene
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Laurel Close
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Burned Grove
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Cooper Grove
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Hall Lane
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Back Clough
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Godley Lane
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Joseph Avenue
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Halifax Road
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Cross Lane
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Shelf Hall Lane
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Dovedale Close
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Wade House Road
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Witchfield Hill
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Cooper Grove
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Brow Lane
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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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Shibden Grange Drive
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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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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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Belle View Rise
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.