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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 £55,244 per year. The median sale price in Ryburn is £225,000 (around £245 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,750 and £351,500. There are 8 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

Median price: £225,000
Price per sq ft: £245
Sales (last 12 months): 159
Typical range (middle 50%): £171K – £352K

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Ryburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,950 up to £905,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ryburn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£475,000£294
Semi-Detached38£245,000£267
Terraced68£205,000£221
Flats19£138,000£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ryburn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ryburn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£352,500£170,000£156,000£129,000
2017£334,500£130,000£190,000£146,000
2018£370,000£137,500£210,000£167,500
2019£385,000£135,000£174,000£171,500
2020£400,000£157,500£180,000£150,000
2021£409,950£149,000£196,500£175,000
2022£401,375£152,000£209,500£197,500
2023£430,000£164,500£215,000£205,000
2024£422,000£135,000£220,000£176,000
2025£482,500£136,000£247,500£205,000
2026£460,000£136,500£225,000£187,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ryburn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ryburn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£183£159£159
2017£239£168£177£173
2018£237£178£192£177
2019£230£180£181£164
2020£249£177£205£165
2021£266£193£214£197
2022£260£184£220£210
2023£286£204£237£207
2024£270£174£227£198
2025£308£183£267£221
2026£278£191£260£239
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ryburn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ryburn in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district.

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,420
Band E£2,958
Band F£3,496
Band G£4,034
Band H£4,840

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Ryburn ward.

Local councillors

Leah Elizabeth Webster

Ryburn - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Ryburn

Is Ryburn safe?

Ryburn records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ryburn?

The median sale price in Ryburn is £225,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ryburn?

Ryburn has 7 primary schools (7 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Ryburn?

Ryburn scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ryburn sits around rank 19,004 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Ryburn?

The average household income in Ryburn is around £55,244 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ryburn?

Ryburn is represented by 1 elected councillor: Leah Elizabeth Webster (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Ryburn

HX64QN

Rishworth New Road

HX61LG

Bates Avenue

HX61JS

Pinfold Lane

HX64EB

Oldham Road

HX61DE

Brock Well Lane

HX63PB

Rochdale Road

HX40AT

Krumlin Hall Cottages

HX61BP

Brockwell Gardens

HX61PN

Daisy Lea

HX40FG

Howroyd Lane

HX40HS

Saddleworth Road

HX61LR

Godfrey Place

HX64LW

Rochdale Road

HX61NT

Upper Field House Lane

HX40AZ

Scammonden Road

HX64DE

Lower Brig Royd

HX40FQ

Saxon Rise

HX64BW

Riverside Court

HX61HD

St Peters Square

HX64JL

Mount Pleasant

HX64QA

Oldham Road

HX64HT

Oldham Road

HX64BJ

Dickin Court

HX64PD

Nursery Lane

HX64RR

Birch Avenue

HX63NS

Butterworth Lane

HX63HP

Hillside Avenue

HX64FB

Stepping Stones

HX64EE

Holly Crescent

HX40AS

Causeway

HX64QR

Godly Lane

HX63HT

Kebroyd Lane

HX61BT

Higher Brockwell

HX64NZ

Soyland Town Road

HX61HL

Wood Croft

HX64HL

Bank Hey Bottom

HX64RQ

Pike End Road

HX63EA

Dean Lane

HX40FF

Branch Road

HX64SA

Willow Clough

HX64QY

Moselden Lane

HX40ED

Hudson Croft

HX64DH

Mill Fold

HX64QG

Oldham Road

HD33HP

Hey Lane

HX40DW

Belle Vue

HX64JT

Rochdale Road

HX61BH

Fore Lane

HX64FN

Oldham Road

HX64DB

Elland Road

HX40BL

Mawson Place

HX64HF

Brook Grains Lane

HX40BT

Gilbert Gardens

HX63PF

Lower Brockwell Lane

HX61LD

Eastwood Avenue

HX61DH

Bates Avenue

HX61LP

Greenfields

HX64QB

Oldham Road

HX40HE

Jackson Lane

HX64BQ

Back Lane

HX40DN

Bank View

HX40BY

South View

HX64AA

Myrtle Grove

HX61HG

The Newlands

HX64FE

Stanningden Rise

HX61NR

Hubberton Green

HX40DH

Ivy Houses

HX40BN

Garden Lane

HX64BX

Waterside Close

HX64BL

Oldham Road

HX61JQ

Wesley Place

HX40BB

Slack Lane

HX64PY

Holme House Lane

HX64RA

Lower Hall Green

HX63LW

Stile

HX61HE

Dean Lane

HX64NR

Clay Pits Lane

HX64JQ

Halstead Close

HX61BE

Spring Cottage

HX63NB

Rough Hey Wood

HX40HB

Ryburn

HX40BX

Lower Gilbert Fields

HX64HN

Bank Hey Bottom Lane

HX40DP

Fair View

HX64BN

Hirstwood

HX61NS

Rooley Lane

HX64LP

Beeston Hurst

HX64JF

Pemberley Court

HX40DX

Saddleworth Road

HX63DQ

Beggartons Row

HX64DJ

Mill Fold

HX61JB

Royd

HX64JN

Elland Road

HX61JD

Castle Hill

HX64QS

Pike End Road

HX64AN

Brig Royd

HX63NR

Butterworth Lane

HX64DX

Fountain Street

HX61LF

Pollit Avenue

HX61BQ

Fore Lane Avenue