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Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland

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About

Ripponden, Rishworth and Barkisland form a group of settlements in the upper Ryburn Valley. The area is characterised by steep, wooded cloughs and pastureland, with the River Ryburn and the Rochdale Canal running through it. Stone-built villages and former mill buildings reflect its historical development within the textile industry.

The landscape is defined by its position between the larger Calder and Pennine moorland. A notable network of packhorse trails, including the Salters Gate route, crosses the area, linking it to historical trade across the hills. Local community life often centres around traditional pubs and the annual Ripponden Agricultural Show.

Area overview

On average Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland is £59,521 per year. The median sale price in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland is £247,500 (around £259 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,500 and £447,500. There are 4 schools in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland is home to around 8,516 people, with a population density of about 143 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland Population
8,516
Population density
143 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.95(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.22(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.64(-34%)
Other theft
5.64(-15%)
Burglary
5.64(+11%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,117
95.29%
Other White
92
1.08%
Irish
56
0.66%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.43%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
36
0.42%
Total population: 8,518

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,892
41.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,262
18.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
989
14.25%
No qualifications
767
11.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
559
8.06%
Total 16+ residents: 6,938

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,480
41.34%
Owns with a mortgage
1,358
37.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
468
13.07%
Other social rented
130
3.63%
Other forms of private rent
84
2.35%
Total households: 3,580

Property prices in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland

Median price: £247,500
Price per sq ft: £259
Sales (last 12 months): 122
Typical range (middle 50%): £186K – £448K

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 (about £259 per square foot) in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,950 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£482,500£294
Semi-Detached19£280,000£302
Terraced53£210,000£235
Flats19£135,500£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£367,500£122,000£206,000£155,000
2017£334,000£130,000£244,200£148,000
2018£367,500£138,750£255,000£170,250
2019£386,500£135,000£225,000£175,000
2020£405,000£165,000£195,000£175,000
2021£410,975£172,000£280,000£175,000
2022£436,250£143,500£305,000£205,000
2023£472,500£168,000£322,500£205,000
2024£423,500£135,000£252,500£190,000
2025£495,000£136,000£295,000£210,000
2026£482,500£135,000£279,000£198,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£188£201£160
2017£243£168£185£177
2018£242£179£231£188
2019£233£180£203£183
2020£252£185£215£179
2021£270£197£228£202
2022£260£185£258£223
2023£274£206£265£231
2024£267£174£270£206
2025£317£183£292£221
2026£274£189£294£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district.

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,420
Band E£2,958
Band F£3,496
Band G£4,034
Band H£4,840

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland

Is Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland safe?

Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland?

The median sale price in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland is £247,500 (about £259 per square foot) based on 122 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland?

Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland has 4 primary schools (4 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland?

Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland sits around rank 22,574 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland?

The average household income in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland is around £59,521 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland

HX64HA

Lower Swift Place

HX64LL

Rochdale Road

HX64RY

Rishworth Mill Lane

HX64DU

Back Lane

HX64LG

Smithy Clough Lane

HX63PZ

Springfield

HX63LR

Centre Vale

HX40ET

Bottomley Lane

HX40BN

Garden Lane

HX40AB

Branch Road

HX64PW

Long Causeway

HX40EP

Bank Royd Lane

HX64AT

Upper Brig Royd

HX40AR

Longmeadow

HX63PY

Windsor Terrace

HX64ER

Ash Terrace

HX64BQ

Back Lane

HX40DX

Saddleworth Road

HX64FD

Stepping Stones

HX64RA

Lower Hall Green

HX63NT

Stile Terrace

HX64AP

Birks Lane

HX63NW

Union Street

HX64DJ

Mill Fold

HX40DB

Heald Terrace

HX40FP

Greetland Road

HX40JD

Stony Croft Lane

HX64RF

Back O' Th' Height

HX40AU

Villa Terrace

HX64FF

Ripponden Business Park

HX40DW

Belle Vue

HX63SD

Butterworth End Lane

HX64LS

Great House Lane

HX64JT

Rochdale Road

HX63NN

Hollin Street

HX64JN

Elland Road

HX64BP

Back Fold

HX64LA

Rochdale Road

HX63LG

Hollas Lane

HX64BU

Silk Mill Chase

HX40BL

Mawson Place

HD33HP

Hey Lane

HX40DP

Fair View

HX64LH

Hollin Lane

HX40BQ

Lower Fold

HX63HN

Kebroyd Avenue

HX64RP

Regal Close

HX63NA

Grassy Bottom

HX64EB

Oldham Road

HX64AJ

Meadowcroft Lane

HX64QA

Oldham Road

HX64BE

Maude Lane

HX40AY

Scammonden Road

HX63RU

East Longley

HX63HY

Kebroyd Lane

HX64DB

Elland Road

HX63LS

Holly View

HX64RD

Bank Bottom

HX64JF

Pemberley Court

HX40AT

Krumlin Hall Cottages

HX64LE

Bar Lane

HX64BD

Back Lane

HX63EA

Dean Lane

HX40DT

Kings Mount

HX64NT

Ash Hall Lane

HX64BY

Silk Mill Chase

HX40FG

Howroyd Lane

HX64HD

Ryburndale

HX40BH

Delph Terrace

HX63HX

Clapgate Lane

HX64NG

Lane Head

HX64AZ

The Royd

HX64BS

Ryburn

HX64AQ

Ryburn Lane

HX63QL

Hob Lane

HX40EE

Lower Road

HX64AY

Royd Lane

HX63RA

Pickwood Lane

HX40BD

Stainland Road

HX40EL

Scammonden Road

HX64EW

Brook Grains Lane

HX63JN

Foxen Lane

HX64FG

Halifax Road

HX64HQ

Brook Grains Lane

HX64AW

Halifax Road

HX64DQ

Godley Row

HX40BT

Gilbert Gardens

HX63LL

Rochdale Road

HX63QQ

Harper Royd Lane

HX40DU

Plain Fields

HX64DL

Dam Top

HX40DS

Slack Cottages

HX40EN

New Laithe

HX64SB

Cockcroft Lane

HX64NU

Ash Hall Lane

HX40BA

Greetland Road

HX64RS

Heathfield Rise

HX64QB

Oldham Road

HX40DQ

Ivy Cottages

HX40DG

The Cross