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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

HX40HS

Saddleworth Road

HX40BW

Greetland Road

HX63SA

Longley Lane

HX63JB

Hill Park Mount

HX64NP

Water Houses

HX64NN

Blackshaw Clough Road

HX64JG

Uplands

HX64QR

Godly Lane

HX40HB

Ryburn

HX64AG

Halifax Road

HX63RL

Westfield

HX63LW

Stile

HX64HG

Springfield Cottages

HX63DP

Saw Hill

HX64NE

Soyland Town Road

HX64BW

Riverside Court

HX40AW

Prospect Terrace

HX40FD

Fiddle Lane

HX64JQ

Halstead Close

HX63RR

New Longley

HX64QY

Moselden Lane

HX63RH

Birchfield

HX64DG

Old Bank

HX40EG

Myrtle Grove

HX40FJ

Fiddle Lane

HX64BA

Glenroyd

HX64FA

Blue Ball Road

HX40DE

Greetland Road

HX64FL

Blue Ball Lane

HX40EH

Scammonden Road

HX64AU

Upper Brig Royd

HX63HW

Halifax Road

HX64JJ

Hanging Stones Lane

HX63LU

Hollins

HX40AN

Church Terrace

HX63RJ

Berry Moor Road

HX64DH

Mill Fold

HX40EY

Pinfold Close

HX64NR

Clay Pits Lane

HX63QF

Spring Terrace

HX64HS

Mill Fold Way

HX64FJ

Cotton Tops Drive

HX64RW

Regal Drive

HX64AR

Upper Brig Royd

HX63HH

Halifax Road

HX64EG

Broad Street

HX64LT

Cote Road

HX40EX

Stony Butts Lane

HX64BH

Upper Brig Royd

HX64JU

Rochdale Road

HX64EH

Oldham Road

HX64BX

Waterside Close

HX64NZ

Soyland Town Road

HX64JY

Castle Estate

HX63RW

Hob Lane

HX64EU

Oldham Road

HX64FB

Stepping Stones

HX40BS

Upper Gilbert Fields

HX64EP

Ryburn View

HX40HU

Plain Fields

HX63SB

Butterworth End Lane

HX64QL

Shaw Lane

HX40DN

Bank View

HX64NS

Four Lane Ends

HX40EF

Spring Grove Cottages

HX64EE

Holly Crescent

HX63RZ

Longley Lane

HX63RG

Moor End Lane

HX64HP

School Close

HX64RL

St Johns Close

HX63RN

Shaw Lane

HX64LP

Beeston Hurst

HX64EF

Holly Crescent

HX64DF

Bridgend

HX64RH

Pike End Road

HX63QU

Sparkhouse Lane

HX40EQ

Hey Lane

HX63HJ

Halifax Road

HX63RX

Long Lane

HX40FF

Branch Road

HX63QN

Prospect Terrace

HX64RE

Clay Houses

HX63QY

London Road

HX40ED

Hudson Croft

HX63QJ

Hob Lane

HX64AL

Ryburn

HX64QW

Rishworth New Road

Data Sources

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