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About

Rawthorpe is a residential area located in Kirklees, West Yorkshire. It sits close to Huddersfield town center, making it convenient for commuting and local amenities. The area features a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces and more modern developments. Green spaces like Rawthorpe Park provide outdoor recreation for residents.

The area has a range of local shops, schools, and community facilities, catering to everyday needs. Public transport links connect Rawthorpe to Huddersfield and nearby areas. The nearby River Colne adds a natural element to the surroundings. Rawthorpe maintains a quiet, suburban feel while being close to urban conveniences.

Area overview

On average Rawthorpe has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rawthorpe is £28,700 per year. There are 4 schools in Rawthorpe: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

112

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rawthorpe Population

6,184

Population density

3,423.4 per km²

Demographics

British

3,786

61.23%

Pakistani

547

8.85%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

317

5.13%

Other White

260

4.21%

Caribbean

238

3.85%

Total population: 6,183

Housing

Social rents from council

698

26.2%

Owns outright

657

24.66%

Owns with a mortgage

596

22.37%

Private landlord or letting agency

519

19.48%

Other social rented

116

4.35%

Total households: 2,664

Property prices in Rawthorpe

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £156,000 in Rawthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,500 up to £330,000.

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 Rawthorpe over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	6	£282,500	£216,250	£256,250	£308,750	£326,250
Flats	1	£150,000	£150,000	£150,000	£150,000	£150,000
Semi-Detached	16	£170,000	£130,750	£156,000	£186,250	£204,000
Terraced	23	£146,000	£93,730	£112,000	£153,000	£169,380

10 years median price trend in Rawthorpe

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

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

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