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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

HX40BY

South View

HX40HF

Beestonley Lane

HX40JA

Sandyfoot

HX61BL

St Peters Avenue

HX64HL

Bank Hey Bottom

HX64NH

Coal Gate Road

HX64QF

Oldham Road

HX64QG

Oldham Road

HX40DD

Jackson Meadows

HX61BX

Tillotson Avenue

HX63ES

Brook Cottages

HX64RT

Rishworth New Road

HX64RU

Godly Lane

HX40BQ

Lower Fold

HX61DG

Moorland View

HX61HX

King Street

HX61JW

Dob

HX61LR

Godfrey Place

HX61NP

Hubberton Green Road

HX63LU

Hollins

HX64HZ

Church Lane

HX64JL

Mount Pleasant

HX64JZ

Castle Lane

HX64LF

Rochdale Road

HX64QS

Pike End Road

HX64RY

Rishworth Mill Lane

HX61JD

Castle Hill

HX61LA

Long Bottom Avenue

HX63HR

Lower Park Royd Drive

HX63HT

Kebroyd Lane

HX63JX

Stansfield Mill Lane

HX64QQ

Rishworth New Road

HX40BU

Lightcliffe Royd

HX61JY

Ascot Gardens

HX61LD

Eastwood Avenue

HX61LN

Broadway

HX63PF

Lower Brockwell Lane

HX64SB

Cockcroft Lane

HX40AF

Saddleworth Road

HX40BB

Slack Lane

HX40DP

Fair View

HX61HQ

The Newlands

HX63DH

Lane Ends

HX63FG

Lea Gardens

HX40ES

Steele Lane Head

HX61BH

Fore Lane

HX61DQ

Moorland View

HX61PL

Upper Field House Lane

HX63HB

Mill Bank Close

HX64DB

Elland Road

HX40HS

Saddleworth Road

HX61HT

Towngate

HX61NT

Upper Field House Lane

HX63DZ

Lower Mill Bank Road

HX63JA

Kebroyd Mount

HX64EZ

Whiteley Terrace

HX40AJ

Saddleworth Road

HX40EN

New Laithe

HX40EP

Bank Royd Lane

HX61BW

Rawson Place

HX63DY

Mill Bank Road

HX64DN

Oldham Road

HX64HH

Long Causeway

HX64QU

Oldham Road

HX64RB

Rishworth Mill Lane

HX40HU

Plain Fields

HX61HW

Rooley Heights

HX64EE

Holly Crescent

HX64LW

Rochdale Road

HX64NZ

Soyland Town Road

HX64QH

Hill Croft

HX64QX

Moselden Lane

HX40BP

Gilbert Cottages

HX40EU

Ringstone

HX40FE

Rishworth Road

HX64BS

Ryburn

HX64DR

Elland Road

HX64JW

Ryestone Drive

HX64JX

Dyson Lane

HX64RF

Back O' Th' Height

HX40DT

Kings Mount

HX61JA

Highfield Place

HX63DS

Sandy Dyke Lane

HX63HW

Halifax Road

HX63LL

Rochdale Road

HX64EU

Oldham Road

HX64RQ

Pike End Road

HD33FR

Camp Hill

HX40EL

Scammonden Road

HX40HE

Jackson Lane

HX61AE

Fore Lane

HX61LH

Sowerby New Road

HX61NW

New Barton

HX63DA

Thorpe Mill Court

HX64NN

Blackshaw Clough Road

HX64QZ

Withens End Lane

Data Sources

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