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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 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
71
Deprivation level
4/10
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
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

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 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)

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
Detached39£465,000
Flats23£135,500
Semi-Detached35£240,000
Terraced66£205,000

10 years median price trend in Ryburn

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

All postcodes in Ryburn

HX61BP

Brockwell Gardens

HX61HA

Church Close

HX61JN

Chapel Terrace

HX63NG

Sweet Oak

HX63NR

Butterworth Lane

HX64FH

Coach Road

HX64QB

Oldham Road

HX40AU

Villa Terrace

HX61HP

Rooley Heights

HX61JX

Church Terrace

HX64AA

Myrtle Grove

HX64BL

Oldham Road

HX61BS

Breck Lea

HX61DS

Upper Bentley Royd

HX63NB

Rough Hey Wood

HX64DL

Dam Top

HX64DZ

Small Lees Road

HX64SD

Long Gate

HX40AR

Longmeadow

HX61BY

Tennyson Avenue

HX63NF

Lower Oak

HX64BJ

Dickin Court

HX64RN

Godly Close

HD33HP

Hey Lane

HX40AD

Branch Road

HX40AH

North Royd

HX40FP

Greetland Road

HX61JS

Pinfold Lane

HX64AG

Halifax Road

HX64DH

Mill Fold

HX64PD

Nursery Lane

HX40EX

Stony Butts Lane

HX61JF

Prospect Place

HX63SE

Stansfield Mill Lane

HX64HA

Lower Swift Place

HX64HR

Hanging Stones Lane

HX64LQ

Great House Lane

HX64QR

Godly Lane

HX40DX

Saddleworth Road

HX61BD

Sowerby New Road

HX61EJ

Orchard Rise

HX61HD

St Peters Square

HX61JG

Rooley Lane

HX63HS

Parkdale Drive

HX63HU

Higher Park Royd Drive

HX63LS

Holly View

HX63LZ

Stansfield Mill Lane

HX64DE

Lower Brig Royd

HX64LH

Hollin Lane

HX40AL

Post Office Buildings

HX61BG

Bank Cottage

HX63DN

Rochdale Road

HX64AZ

The Royd

HX64FN

Oldham Road

HX64JT

Rochdale Road

HX64QA

Oldham Road

HX64QN

Rishworth New Road

HX61DF

St Peters Avenue

HX61EH

Breck Willows

HX63HH

Halifax Road

HX63JN

Foxen Lane

HX64EY

Ryburn Terrace

HX64FB

Stepping Stones

HX40BJ

Chapel Terrace

HX40DG

The Cross

HX40AZ

Scammonden Road

HX49PZ

Cray Lane

HX63EF

Victoria Terrace

HX63HJ

Halifax Road

HX63LT

Laurel Bank

HX64FE

Stanningden Rise

HX64JE

Derwent Court

HX64LB

Rochdale Road

HX64LU

New Moor

HX61BZ

Richmond Avenue

HX61HE

Dean Lane

HX61JQ

Wesley Place

HX61NS

Rooley Lane

HX63EW

Bank Buildings

HX63PB

Rochdale Road

HX64HF

Brook Grains Lane

HX64JS

White Hart Fold

HX64LT

Cote Road

HX40AP

Clough House Lane

HX40EJ

Lower Woodhead

HX64EW

Brook Grains Lane

HX64RH

Pike End Road

HX40BE

Northfield

HX40DJ

Moor Bottom Road

HX40EH

Scammonden Road

HX49QH

Crow Wood Lane

HX61HS

Towngate

HX63NH

The Pond

HX63NN

Hollin Street

HX63PA

East Street

HX64HQ

Brook Grains Lane

HX64LS

Great House Lane

HX64NX

Cross Wells Road

HX40AW

Prospect Terrace

HX40BW

Greetland Road

Data Sources

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