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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 118 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached33£482,500£3,095
Flats21£138,000£2,156
Semi-Detached16£279,000£3,257
Terraced48£210,000£2,365

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

HX63LQ

Hollas Lane

HX64BB

Royd Park

HX64QG

Oldham Road

HX64QH

Hill Croft

HX40BY

South View

HX64QU

Oldham Road

HX64QP

Rishworth Hall Close

HX40EJ

Lower Woodhead

HX63RD

Kitson Lane

HX64HZ

Church Lane

HX64LD

Swift Place

HX63AF

Station Road

HX63BW

Long Lane

HX40BX

Lower Gilbert Fields

HX63HT

Kebroyd Lane

HX40AH

North Royd

HX64HH

Long Causeway

HX40AL

Post Office Buildings

HX64ET

Stones Bank

HX64DA

Halifax Road

HX64BJ

Dickin Court

HX64PE

Soyland Town Road

HX40AJ

Saddleworth Road

HX40DH

Ivy Houses

HX64PY

Holme House Lane

HX64QQ

Rishworth New Road

HX63ES

Brook Cottages

HX64LQ

Great House Lane

HX64LB

Rochdale Road

HX64HF

Brook Grains Lane

HX64NJ

Causeway Head

HX64NH

Coal Gate Road

HX64LU

New Moor

HX40BU

Lightcliffe Royd

HX64AE

Jubilee Terrace

HX40FE

Rishworth Road

HX63QW

Goose Nest Lane

HX63QS

Sowerby Croft

HX64SD

Long Gate

HX40DL

Ripponden New Bank

HX40BB

Slack Lane

HX63JA

Kebroyd Mount

HX64AX

Upper Brig Royd

HX64LW

Rochdale Road

HX64AN

Brig Royd

HX64QS

Pike End Road

HX64EX

Bar Lane

HX64QF

Oldham Road

HX63QZ

Hollas Lane

HX40AA

Branch Road

HX40HG

Beestonley Lane

HX64FH

Coach Road

HX64NA

Stony Lane

HX40FL

Moor Field Road

HX63HS

Parkdale Drive

HX40ES

Steele Lane Head

HX63NP

Parklands Drive

HX64JW

Ryestone Drive

HX40DA

Common Royd

HX40FQ

Saxon Rise

HX64QX

Moselden Lane

HX40JA

Sandyfoot

HX64HL

Bank Hey Bottom

HX63QH

Clough Head

HX64AS

Upper Brig Royd

HX64HJ

Heights

HX64HE

Oldham Road

HX64NX

Cross Wells Road

HX40BE

Northfield

HX64EY

Ryburn Terrace

HX40BJ

Chapel Terrace

HX40AF

Saddleworth Road

HX64FN

Oldham Road

HX64DR

Elland Road

HX64NL

Clough Cottages

HX63LP

Hollins Terrace

HX64DX

Fountain Street

HX40DY

Green Lane

HX63RY

Upper Wood Nook

HX64FE

Stanningden Rise

HX64HW

Elland Road

HX63HZ

Overdale

HX64RJ

Follet Close

HX64HR

Hanging Stones Lane

HX64JS

White Hart Fold

HX64LF

Rochdale Road

HX40FB

Meadow Croft

HX40AD

Branch Road

HX64QE

Rishworth Mill Lane

HX64EN

Dyson Lane

HX40AQ

Stainland Road

HX64RN

Godly Close

HX64QD

Backcroft

HX63JD

Kebroyd Mount

HX64AD

Kenworthy Lane

HX64HT

Oldham Road

HX64JL

Mount Pleasant

HX64NQ

Blue Ball Road

HX63HF

Kebroyd Lane

HX64DD

Excelsior Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.