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Northowram & Shelf

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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

Ethnic groups

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

Housing tenure

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 150 recent sales, the median property price is £216,500 in Northowram & 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 & 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 & Shelf over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£360,000
Flats8£138,500
Semi-Detached51£245,000
Terraced56£170,975

10 years median price trend in Northowram & Shelf

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northowram & Shelf.

All postcodes in Northowram & Shelf

HX37AR

Nettle Grove

HX37AY

Godley Lane

HX37BY

Stephen Close

HX37HA

Queens Mead

HX37QW

Beech Close

HX37SQ

Northowram & Shelf

HX37WA

Almond Court

HX37LQ

Hud Hill

HX37NF

Cock Hill Lane

HX37RB

Carr House Lane

HX37RJ

Carr House Lane

HX37US

Howes Lane

HX37WN

Aspen Grove

HX37AT

Bradford Road

HX37BA

Hough

HX36XX

Staups Lane

HX37DE

Hough

HX37DG

Windmill Crescent

HX37DL

Town Gate

HX37EG

Town Gate

HX37EL

Back Clough

HX37HG

Bradford Road

HX37NL

Park Stone Rise

HX37PR

Burned Road

HX37QR

Beech Close

HX37RL

Greenacres Avenue

HX37SG

Westercroft Lane

HX37SH

Northowram Green

HX37SU

Upper Lane

HX37TS

Manorley Lane

HX37AH

Bradford Road

HX37DF

Windmill Drive

HX37EB

Coley View

HX37EE

Heywood Close

HX37PJ

Cheapside

HX37TZ

Willow Park Drive

HX37DA

Hough

HX37JF

Daleson Close

HX37JH

Yarborough Croft

HX37QJ

Brow Lane

HX37SX

Cave Hill

HX37AP

Hough

HX37BJ

Brow Lane

HX37EJ

Baxter Lane

HX37FA

Hough

HX37LP

Cock Hill Lane

HX37LU

Belle View Rise

HX37QE

Delf Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.