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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 51 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
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
24.19(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.4(-46%)
Burglary
5.64(+10%)
Public order
5.52(-38%)
Other theft
5.17(-22%)
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 112 recent sales, the median property price is £251,250 in Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £1,250,000.

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
Detached31£475,000
Flats23£135,500
Semi-Detached15£290,000
Terraced43£210,000

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

HX63AF

Station Road

HX63QR

Middle Harper Royd

HX64AQ

Ryburn Lane

HX64AS

Upper Brig Royd

HX64FD

Stepping Stones

HX63HY

Kebroyd Lane

HX64DX

Fountain Street

HX40AN

Church Terrace

HX63SB

Butterworth End Lane

HX64AX

Upper Brig Royd

HX64ER

Ash Terrace

HX64JH

Rylands Park

HX64QP

Rishworth Hall Close

HX40DS

Slack Cottages

HX63QG

Lane Ends

HX63RH

Birchfield

HX64FL

Blue Ball Lane

HX64HY

Spinners Hollow

HX64PE

Soyland Town Road

HX64PY

Holme House Lane

HX40AT

Krumlin Hall Cottages

HX40BA

Greetland Road

HX40FJ

Fiddle Lane

HX64DQ

Godley Row

HX64FG

Halifax Road

HX64QL

Shaw Lane

HX40AY

Scammonden Road

HX40BZ

Follet Close

HX40DB

Heald Terrace

HX40HL

Upper Hall Fold

HX63LP

Hollins Terrace

HX63LR

Centre Vale

HX64AB

Coronation Terrace

HX64BY

Silk Mill Chase

HX64DF

Bridgend

HX64HP

School Close

HX64LN

Hanging Lee

HX64NS

Four Lane Ends

HX40FL

Moor Field Road

HX63PZ

Springfield

HX63QH

Clough Head

HX64FH

Coach Road

HX64QB

Oldham Road

HX40AU

Villa Terrace

HX64AA

Myrtle Grove

HX64BL

Oldham Road

HX63QU

Sparkhouse Lane

HX64DL

Dam Top

HX64DZ

Small Lees Road

HX64SD

Long Gate

HX40AR

Longmeadow

HX63RU

East Longley

HX64BJ

Dickin Court

HX64RN

Godly Close

HD33HP

Hey Lane

HX40AD

Branch Road

HX40AH

North Royd

HX40FP

Greetland Road

HX63QZ

Hollas Lane

HX63RX

Long Lane

HX64AG

Halifax Road

HX64DH

Mill Fold

HX64PD

Nursery Lane

HX40EX

Stony Butts Lane

HX64HA

Lower Swift Place

HX64HR

Hanging Stones Lane

HX64LQ

Great House Lane

HX64QR

Godly Lane

HX40DX

Saddleworth Road

HX63HS

Parkdale Drive

HX63HU

Higher Park Royd Drive

HX63LS

Holly View

HX63RN

Shaw Lane

HX64DE

Lower Brig Royd

HX64LH

Hollin Lane

HX40AL

Post Office Buildings

HX63DN

Rochdale Road

HX64AZ

The Royd

HX64FN

Oldham Road

HX64JT

Rochdale Road

HX64QA

Oldham Road

HX64QN

Rishworth New Road

HX63HH

Halifax Road

HX63JN

Foxen Lane

HX64EY

Ryburn Terrace

HX64FB

Stepping Stones

HX40BJ

Chapel Terrace

HX40DG

The Cross

HX40AZ

Scammonden Road

HX49PZ

Cray Lane

HX63HJ

Halifax Road

HX63LT

Laurel Bank

HX64FE

Stanningden Rise

HX64JE

Derwent Court

HX64LB

Rochdale Road

HX64LU

New Moor

HX64HF

Brook Grains Lane

HX64JS

White Hart Fold

HX64LT

Cote Road

HX40AP

Clough House Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.