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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

HX63PD

Woodlands

HX64AJ

Meadowcroft Lane

HX61BB

Fore Lane Avenue

HX64HA

Lower Swift Place

HX40EH

Scammonden Road

HX64AL

Ryburn

HX61AH

Beechwood Avenue

HX40AG

Stainland Road

HX61HX

King Street

HX61NE

Wood Lane

HX63NT

Stile Terrace

HX63HU

Higher Park Royd Drive

HX64EP

Ryburn View

HX40EJ

Lower Woodhead

HX63LS

Holly View

HX64LY

Royd Lane

HX64BU

Silk Mill Chase

HX61JY

Ascot Gardens

HX40DR

North View

HX61DL

Whiteley Avenue

HX64EX

Bar Lane

HX64LJ

Hollin Lane

HX64LU

New Moor

HX61HW

Rooley Heights

HX64JS

White Hart Fold

HX61LQ

Sowerby New Road

HX64NB

Soyland Town

HX63ER

Lumb Lane

HX64NN

Blackshaw Clough Road

HX40BP

Gilbert Cottages

HX64QD

Backcroft

HX64DF

Bridgend

HX64LT

Cote Road

HX63BW

Long Lane

HX64QX

Moselden Lane

HX64JR

Cairns Walk

HX40HG

Beestonley Lane

HX40AQ

Stainland Road

HX40AH

North Royd

HX63DH

Lane Ends

HX61BS

Breck Lea

HX63DR

Upper Stubbins

HX64NQ

Blue Ball Road

HX40DG

The Cross

HX64LS

Great House Lane

HX40BA

Greetland Road

HX63NE

Rochdale Road

HX64QL

Shaw Lane

HX40DF

Cross Villas

HX64AW

Halifax Road

HX64NG

Lane Head

HX64JU

Rochdale Road

HX64JJ

Hanging Stones Lane

HX40DQ

Ivy Cottages

HX64QJ

Hill Crest

HX64DZ

Small Lees Road

HX63PE

Rochdale Road

HX40JD

Stony Croft Lane

HX40EE

Lower Road

HX64HD

Ryburndale

HX61BG

Bank Cottage

HX64AS

Upper Brig Royd

HX61HH

Newlands Avenue

HX64FF

Ripponden Business Park

HX61BX

Tillotson Avenue

HX63HZ

Overdale

HX64JZ

Castle Lane

HX63LR

Centre Vale

HX40EN

New Laithe

HX64QF

Oldham Road

HX63LT

Laurel Bank

HX63LH

Clapgate Lane

HX64LR

Baitings Gate Road

HX64EF

Holly Crescent

HX61LH

Sowerby New Road

HX64ET

Stones Bank

HX63DA

Thorpe Mill Court

HX61NN

Well Head Lane

HX64RS

Heathfield Rise

HX40AP

Clough House Lane

HX49PX

Branch Road

HX40DY

Green Lane

HX49QH

Crow Wood Lane

HX63HR

Lower Park Royd Drive

HX61DB

St Peters Avenue

HX40AW

Prospect Terrace

HX61JU

Pinfold Green

HX64LL

Rochdale Road

HX64DU

Back Lane

HX63EU

Deep Lane

HX64EH

Oldham Road

HX64FH

Coach Road

HX61JH

Sowerby Green

HX64AP

Birks Lane

HX64AF

Highfield Terrace

HX64BE

Maude Lane

Data Sources

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