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Ryburn

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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 157 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Ryburn 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 Ryburn 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 Ryburn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached35£475,000£3,095
Flats21£138,000£2,156
Semi-Detached31£245,000£2,899
Terraced70£205,000£2,344

10 years median price trend in Ryburn

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

All postcodes in Ryburn

HX61AE

Fore Lane

HX63NH

The Pond

HX40EX

Stony Butts Lane

HX64FP

Ryburn

HX40BZ

Follet Close

HX64BS

Ryburn

HX64AD

Kenworthy Lane

HX64PE

Soyland Town Road

HX63DP

Saw Hill

HX64EZ

Whiteley Terrace

HX61LN

Broadway

HX40AN

Church Terrace

HX64DG

Old Bank

HX64DT

Spring Street

HX64RP

Regal Close

HX64ES

Bar Lane

HX64QH

Hill Croft

HX40AU

Villa Terrace

HX49PZ

Cray Lane

HX63JD

Kebroyd Mount

HX64QE

Rishworth Mill Lane

HX40DE

Greetland Road

HX64BY

Silk Mill Chase

HX64BA

Glenroyd

HX61AX

Beechwood Avenue

HX40AL

Post Office Buildings

HX61DF

St Peters Avenue

HX63NG

Sweet Oak

HX64JB

London Spring Road

HX64QQ

Rishworth New Road

HX40BG

Saddleworth Road

HX64ND

Soyland Town Road

HX63ED

Lower Mill Bank Road

HX64HH

Long Causeway

HX63DZ

Lower Mill Bank Road

HX40EQ

Hey Lane

HX40HD

Stonelea

HX40AE

Laithe Field

HX61LB

Maude Crescent

HX40ET

Bottomley Lane

HX61JW

Dob

HX40EG

Myrtle Grove

HX63EZ

Bower Slack Road

HX40AX

Krumlin Road

HX64FA

Blue Ball Road

HX64NY

Stones Drive

HX63NF

Lower Oak

HX40AJ

Saddleworth Road

HX64SB

Cockcroft Lane

HX61AZ

Fore Lane Avenue

HX40EF

Spring Grove Cottages

HX40FP

Greetland Road

HX64RJ

Follet Close

HX64LG

Smithy Clough Lane

HX63PH

Brockwell Gate

HX63EP

Bank Terrace

HX40EY

Pinfold Close

HX64AX

Upper Brig Royd

HX64HE

Oldham Road

HX64EA

Oldham Road

HX64JH

Rylands Park

HX63DX

Lower Mill Bank Road

HX64QZ

Withens End Lane

HX61HR

Rooley Heights

HX61DD

Beechwood Crescent

HX64RW

Regal Drive

HX40BJ

Chapel Terrace

HX40EL

Scammonden Road

HX40FB

Meadow Croft

HX61HN

Rooley Banks

HX40FA

Hansel Fold

HX61BW

Rawson Place

HX63FG

Lea Gardens

HX64AU

Upper Brig Royd

HX64QW

Rishworth New Road

HX64EW

Brook Grains Lane

HX40JA

Sandyfoot

HX64BD

Back Lane

HX61JL

Dob Lane

HX61JA

Highfield Place

HX64LF

Rochdale Road

HX40BU

Lightcliffe Royd

HX64HJ

Heights

HX40HL

Upper Hall Fold

HX61HT

Towngate

HX63EF

Victoria Terrace

HX63DW

Stubbing Lane

HX61BD

Sowerby New Road

HX61JE

Sowerby Town

HX61PL

Upper Field House Lane

HX63JB

Hill Park Mount

HX64NS

Four Lane Ends

HX64HR

Hanging Stones Lane

HX64EU

Oldham Road

HX64AT

Upper Brig Royd

HX63NN

Hollin Street

HX40EW

Bank Royd Lane

HX61JX

Church Terrace

HX63PJ

Parkfield Drive

HX63HX

Clapgate Lane

Data Sources

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