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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. There are 6 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 143.0 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

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £258,125 in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £1,097,260.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland 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 Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced46£216,250
Detached34£482,500
Flats24£143,000
Semi-Detached18£282,500

10 years median price trend in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland.

All postcodes in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland

HX64NL

Clough Cottages

HX64RP

Regal Close

HX63LH

Clapgate Lane

HX40DY

Green Lane

HX63QT

Sowerby Croft Lane

HX64QY

Moselden Lane

HX64BD

Back Lane

HX40JD

Stony Croft Lane

HX63EA

Dean Lane

HX63LW

Stile

HX63QQ

Harper Royd Lane

HX64AD

Kenworthy Lane

HX64BH

Upper Brig Royd

HX64BU

Silk Mill Chase

HX64HD

Ryburndale

HX64LA

Rochdale Road

HX64LG

Smithy Clough Lane

HX64NA

Stony Lane

HX64ND

Soyland Town Road

HX64NF

Highfield Cottages

HX63SX

Long Lane

HX64AJ

Meadowcroft Lane

HX40AQ

Stainland Road

HX40DU

Plain Fields

HX40ED

Hudson Croft

HX63PY

Windsor Terrace

HX64BX

Waterside Close

HX64DT

Spring Street

HX64HT

Oldham Road

HX64NU

Ash Hall Lane

HX64ES

Bar Lane

HX63HX

Clapgate Lane

HX63RZ

Longley Lane

HX40HG

Beestonley Lane

HX63HZ

Overdale

HX63NW

Union Street

HX63QY

London Road

HX64LX

Royd Lane

HX64NY

Stones Drive

HX64RW

Regal Drive

HX63JD

Kebroyd Mount

HX40AS

Causeway

HX64QE

Rishworth Mill Lane

HX64BQ

Back Lane

HX40DW

Belle Vue

HX63HN

Kebroyd Avenue

HX63NX

Middle Street

HX63RF

Stormer Hill Lane

HX63SF

Sowerby Croft Lane

HX64AN

Brig Royd

HX64AY

Royd Lane

HX64JR

Cairns Walk

HX64NJ

Causeway Head

HX64QD

Backcroft

HX64SA

Willow Clough

HX40FH

Gosling Lane

HX64NT

Ash Hall Lane

HX40DF

Cross Villas

HX40DR

North View

HX40EW

Bank Royd Lane

HX63JB

Hill Park Mount

HX64AF

Highfield Terrace

HX64FF

Ripponden Business Park

HX64LD

Swift Place

HX64LJ

Hollin Lane

HX64QJ

Hill Crest

HX49PX

Branch Road

HX64PW

Long Causeway

HX64NR

Clay Pits Lane

HX64JB

London Spring Road

HX40BL

Mawson Place

HX40BS

Upper Gilbert Fields

HX40EY

Pinfold Close

HX40JE

Field Hurst

HX63QR

Middle Harper Royd

HX64AQ

Ryburn Lane

HX64DG

Old Bank

HX64EP

Ryburn View

HX64FD

Stepping Stones

HX40ET

Bottomley Lane

HX63RS

Doldram Lane

HX63QP

Hob Lane

HX40EE

Lower Road

HX40EQ

Hey Lane

HX40FG

Howroyd Lane

HX63AF

Station Road

HX64AS

Upper Brig Royd

HX40HD

Stonelea

HX63HP

Hillside Avenue

HX64DX

Fountain Street

HX64FA

Blue Ball Road

HX40HB

Ryburn

HX64AT

Upper Brig Royd

HX63HY

Kebroyd Lane

HX40AN

Church Terrace

HX40DS

Slack Cottages

HX63QG

Lane Ends

HX63RH

Birchfield

HX64ER

Ash Terrace

HX64HY

Spinners Hollow

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.