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About

Ryburn ward covers a largely rural expanse in Calderdale's southwestern portion, centred on the villages of Ripponden and Barkisland. The landscape is defined by the steep, wooded valley of the River Ryburn itself, with settlements often clinging to the hillsides above the water. Agriculture and stone-built weavers' cottages from the area's textile past characterise the scattered hamlets and farmsteads. The ward's terrain creates distinct, separate communities connected by winding, narrow roads.

A key feature is Ryburn's reservoir system, including Baitings and Rishworth reservoirs, which supply water and create significant recreational open space. The area is traversed by several long-distance walking routes, such as the Calderdale Way, which highlight its position between upland moor and valley. Local governance is notably active, with strong parish councils in its constituent villages focusing on issues like planning and community facilities, reflecting the ward's distinct identity within the broader borough.

Area overview

On average Ryburn has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ryburn is £55,252 per year. There are 10 schools in Ryburn: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ryburn is home to around 11,704 people, with a population density of about 189.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ryburn Population
11,704
Population density
189.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.05(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.36(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.95(-8%)
Public order
7.18(-19%)
Other theft
5.72(-14%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,158
95.35%
Other White
134
1.15%
Irish
76
0.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
52
0.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
45
0.38%
Total population: 11,702

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,519
37.33%
Level 3 (A level)
1,658
17.59%
No qualifications
1,378
14.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,356
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
816
8.66%
Total 16+ residents: 9,426

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,818
36.79%
Owns with a mortgage
1,729
34.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
633
12.81%
Other social rented
438
8.86%
Social rents from council
197
3.99%
Total households: 4,942

Property prices in Ryburn

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Ryburn 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 Ryburn 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 Ryburn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£475,000
Flats24£143,000
Semi-Detached36£242,500
Terraced71£209,000

10 years median price trend in Ryburn

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ryburn.

All postcodes in Ryburn

HX61BA

Providence Place

HX63BJ

Haugh End Lane

HX63ED

Lower Mill Bank Road

HX63PQ

Brockwell Lane

HX64EF

Holly Crescent

HX64HW

Elland Road

HX64LL

Rochdale Road

HX64RR

Birch Avenue

HX64JJ

Hanging Stones Lane

HX63FA

Lower Brockwell Lane

HX63LN

Lower Brockwell Lane

HX63ER

Lumb Lane

HX64AR

Upper Brig Royd

HX61JZ

Church Stile Farm

HX40AB

Branch Road

HX61DL

Whiteley Avenue

HX64BE

Maude Lane

HX64BG

Halifax Road

HX64EB

Oldham Road

HX64JY

Castle Estate

HX64NG

Lane Head

HX64QW

Rishworth New Road

HX63DT

Oak Lane

HX63DJ

Rochdale Road

HX40AE

Laithe Field

HX40DA

Common Royd

HX40EF

Spring Grove Cottages

HX61BT

Higher Brockwell

HX61NE

Wood Lane

HX63BL

Rochdale Road

HX64DD

Excelsior Close

HX64DP

Oldham Road

HX64DS

Rochdale Road

HX64HS

Mill Fold Way

HX64RX

Oldham Road

HX64LR

Baitings Gate Road

HX64AL

Ryburn

HX40AG

Stainland Road

HX40DQ

Ivy Cottages

HX61DA

Richmond Gardens

HX61NR

Hubberton Green

HX63DR

Upper Stubbins

HX64HJ

Heights

HX64RS

Heathfield Rise

HX40DL

Ripponden New Bank

HX64BP

Back Fold

HX63EE

Lower Mill Bank Road

HX40AX

Krumlin Road

HX40DN

Bank View

HX61BU

St Peters Avenue

HX61PH

Mount Pleasant

HX64EG

Broad Street

HX64JQ

Halstead Close

HX64NE

Soyland Town Road

HX64HE

Oldham Road

HX63BW

Long Lane

HX61AX

Beechwood Avenue

HX61DJ

Kingsley Avenue

HX61HH

Newlands Avenue

HX61JH

Sowerby Green

HX61JL

Dob Lane

HX61JU

Pinfold Green

HX61NB

Upper Gaukroger

HX63DP

Saw Hill

HX63EB

Upper Deerplay

HX63NP

Parklands Drive

HX63NT

Stile Terrace

HX64EA

Oldham Road

HX64RA

Lower Hall Green

HX64RE

Clay Houses

HX64RL

St Johns Close

HX40BX

Lower Gilbert Fields

HX40ER

Steel Lane

HX63EL

Nathan Lane

HX63ET

Far Cotton Stones

HX63PJ

Parkfield Drive

HX64AH

Halifax Road

HX64BA

Glenroyd

HX64DU

Back Lane

HX64EH

Oldham Road

HX64JF

Pemberley Court

HX64JU

Rochdale Road

HX64NP

Water Houses

HX64NW

Water Green

HX64PA

Ripponden Old Lane

HX64HN

Bank Hey Bottom Lane

HX64NQ

Blue Ball Road

HX64AW

Halifax Road

HX40BT

Gilbert Gardens

HX40EG

Myrtle Grove

HX40FF

Branch Road

HX61BQ

Fore Lane Avenue

HX61DH

Bates Avenue

HX61HL

Wood Croft

HX61JB

Royd

HX63EG

Valley Rise

HX63NA

Grassy Bottom

HX64AE

Jubilee Terrace

HX64ET

Stones Bank

HX64NB

Soyland Town

Data Sources

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