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Ryburn

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 71 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ryburn Population

11,704

Population density

189.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

36.48(-16%)

Anti-social behaviour

18.88(+37%)

Public order

7.01(-22%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.32(-25%)

Burglary

5.81(+13%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

11,158

95.35%

Other White

134

1.15%

Irish

0.65%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.44%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.38%

Total population: 11,702

Economics

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

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 163 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Ryburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	39	£465,000	£298,110	£380,000	£572,500	£942,226
Flats	23	£135,500	£88,700	£121,250	£187,500	£273,000
Semi-Detached	35	£240,000	£143,500	£182,500	£296,500	£435,000
Terraced	66	£205,000	£115,500	£156,250	£244,375	£307,500

10 years median price trend in Ryburn

All postcodes in Ryburn

HX61BQ

Fore Lane Avenue

HX63NA

Grassy Bottom

HX64AE

Jubilee Terrace

HX64AU

Upper Brig Royd

HX64ET

Stones Bank

HX64RZ

Rishworth Mill Lane

HX40BT

Gilbert Gardens

HX61DH

Bates Avenue

HX61HB

Dean Lane

HX61HL

Wood Croft

HX61JB

Royd

HX63EG

Valley Rise

HX64LY

Royd Lane

HX64NB

Soyland Town

HX64RD

Bank Bottom

HX64RJ

Follet Close

HX40BG

Saddleworth Road

HX40FA

Hansel Fold

HX63DX

Lower Mill Bank Road

HX63EP

Bank Terrace

HX64AP

Birks Lane

HX64LZ

Stony Lane

HX40BN

Garden Lane

HX40AA

Branch Road

HX40BD

Stainland Road

HX40DE

Greetland Road

HX61HG

The Newlands

HX61HJ

Broadway

HX63EX

Deep Lane

HX64BW

Riverside Court

HX64DA

Halifax Road

HX64DJ

Mill Fold

HX40DY

Green Lane

HX40FB

Meadow Croft

HX40FD

Fiddle Lane

HX61HR

Rooley Heights

HX61HZ

Queen Street

HX63EH

Nathan Lane

HX63LH

Clapgate Lane

HX64BN

Hirstwood

HX64EX

Bar Lane

HX64FJ

Cotton Tops Drive

HX64NL

Clough Cottages

HX40DH

Ivy Houses

HX64BD

Back Lane

HX64JN

Elland Road

HX64LP

Beeston Hurst

HX64QY

Moselden Lane

HX64RP

Regal Close

HX61DB

St Peters Avenue

HX61LQ

Sowerby New Road

HX63DW

Stubbing Lane

HX63HD

Nathans Folly

HX63LW

Stile

HX64AD

Kenworthy Lane

HX64AJ

Meadowcroft Lane

HX64BU

Silk Mill Chase

HX64HD

Ryburndale

HX64LA

Rochdale Road

HX64ND

Soyland Town Road

HX64NF

Highfield Cottages

HX40JD

Stony Croft Lane

HX61PN

Daisy Lea

HX63EA

Dean Lane

HX64BH

Upper Brig Royd

HX64LG

Smithy Clough Lane

HX64NA

Stony Lane

HX40AQ

Stainland Road

HX61BE

Spring Cottage

HX63EN

Mill Bank Road

HX63HX

Clapgate Lane

HX64BX

Waterside Close

HX64DT

Spring Street

HX64ES

Bar Lane

HX64NU

Ash Hall Lane

HX40DU

Plain Fields

HX40ED

Hudson Croft

HX63NQ

Oak Hill

HX63PD

Woodlands

HX64HT

Oldham Road

HX40HG

Beestonley Lane

HX61NN

Well Head Lane

HX63EY

Clough Bank Lane

HX63JD

Kebroyd Mount

HX63NW

Union Street

HX64LX

Royd Lane

HX64RW

Regal Drive

HX40AS

Causeway

HX61LB

Maude Crescent

HX61LG

Bates Avenue

HX64BQ

Back Lane

HX63EU

Deep Lane

HX63HZ

Overdale

HX64NY

Stones Drive

HX64QE

Rishworth Mill Lane

HX61AP

Thiggin Row

HX61BJ

Fore Lane

HX40DW

Belle Vue

HX61AH

Beechwood Avenue

HX63NX

Middle Street

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail