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Northowram & Shelf

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Calderdale / Northowram & Shelf

About

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.

Area overview

On average Northowram & Shelf has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 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).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Northowram & Shelf Population
9,565
Population density
1,081.7 per km²

Demographics

British
9,009
94.19%
Indian
85
0.89%
Other White
84
0.88%
Pakistani
77
0.81%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
59
0.62%
Total population: 9,565

Housing

Owns outright
1,888
44.13%
Owns with a mortgage
1,501
35.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
516
12.06%
Other social rented
211
4.93%
Other forms of private rent
95
2.22%
Total households: 4,278

Property prices in Northowram & Shelf

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 in Northowram & Shelf area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £655,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£343,500
Flats10£156,000
Semi-Detached46£242,500
Terraced46£160,000

10 years price trend in Northowram & Shelf

All postcodes in Northowram & Shelf

HX37QZ

Burned Road

HX37TF

Shaw Lane

HX37HS

Oaklands Avenue

HX37PQ

Cheapside

HX37PZ

Green Hall Park

HX37RA

Burned Road

HX37RE

Highfield Avenue

HX37ST

Upper Lane

HX37SY

Brow Lane

HX37BP

Marldon Road

HX37BQ

Heywood Court

HX37EA

Town Gate

HX37EF

Baxter Lane

HX37EQ

Town Gate

HX37ER

Hedge Top Lane

HX37JE

Daleson Close

HX37JT

Bridle Stile

HX37LE

Halifax Road

HX37NY

Hall Stone Court

HX37RR

Primrose Way

HX37RU

Wytehill Chase

HX36XJ

Shibden Grange Drive

HX37DY

Northowram & Shelf

HX37LH

Hud Hill

HX37QA

Aydon Way

HX37QB

Aydon Way

HX37TH

Bridge Lane

HX37AE

Leeds Road

HX37BU

Hillview Gardens

HX37HP

Back Clough

HX37JP

Brook Farm Court

HX37JQ

West Street

HX37LD

Northowram & Shelf

HX37SL

Northowram Green

HX37SN

Hall Lane

HX37TA

Blake Hill End

HX37JY

Sun Wood Avenue

HX37BX

Hough

HX37WH

Blackthorne Close

HX37LB

Ing Head Gardens

HX37NJ

Broad Ings Way

HX37RQ

Chapel Fold

HX37RZ

Northowram & Shelf

HX37TU

Green Lane

HX37UA

Calder View Court

HX37AJ

Bradford Road

HX37NS

Halifax Road

HX37NU

Shelf Hall Lane

HX37QY

Carr House Lane

HX37SS

Upper Lane

HX37TE

Corporal Lane

HX37TJ

Giles Hill Lane

HX37HE

Back Clough

HX37BT

Chelsea Mansions

HX37HF

Back Clough

HX37QS

Greenacres

HX37RW

Brook Farm Court

HX37TG

Cross Lane

HX37ED

Tetley Lane

HX37ET

Hall Close

HX37JG

Halifax Road

HX37NR

Bridle Dene

HX37QN

Brow Wood Rise

HX37RH

Carr House Lane

HX37TL

Westercroft Lane

HX37TT

Green Lane

BD131LT

Blackshaw Beck Lane

HX37RY

High Cross Lane

HX37RS

Chapel Close

HX37AL

Bradford Road

HX37DT

Green Lane

HX37NN

Ings Croft

HX37TD

Addersgate Lane

BD132LD

Shaw Lane

HX37WJ

Blackthorne Close

HX36XN

Northowram & Shelf

HX37BL

Stanage Lane

HX37DZ

Northowram & Shelf

HX37EN

Greencroft Avenue

HX37NZ

Moor Stone Place

HX37SZ

Blake Hill End

HX37PN

Brackens Lane

HX37QD

Edge End Road

HX37QL

Brow Lane

HX37QU

Meadow Close

HX37WE

Spruce Drive

HX37AU

Bradford Road

HX37AX

Northowram & Shelf

HX37EP

Greencroft Avenue

HX37EX

Hall Close

HX37EY

Haven Close

HX37JS

Greenfield Close

HX37LL

Cock Hill Lane

HX37NQ

Dovedale Close

HX37RG

Beckside

HX37HR

Bradford Road

HX37LS

Halifax Road

HX37QG

Beckside

HX37TB

Green Lane

HX36XQ

Godley Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.