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Shelley & Shepley

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About

Shelley and Shepley are neighbouring villages situated in the Kirklees district, west of Huddersfield. The area is characterised by residential development, local commerce, and surrounding green spaces. The landscape includes farmland and wooded areas, with the River Dearne flowing nearby. Housing consists of a mix of older stone properties and more modern estates, serving a primarily residential community.

The villages maintain distinct identities but share amenities, including schools and sports facilities. A notable local landmark is the Shelley War Memorial, situated within a small park. Transport links are provided by the A635 road and local bus services, connecting to wider Kirklees. The area has historical roots in agriculture and textile production, with some older mill buildings still present in the landscape.

Area overview

On average Shelley & Shepley has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shelley & Shepley is £65,254 per year. There are 3 schools in Shelley & Shepley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shelley & Shepley is home to around 6,012 people, with a population density of about 446.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shelley & Shepley Population
6,012
Population density
446.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.98(-73%)
Other theft
2.99(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.83(-67%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.5(-83%)
Burglary
2(-61%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,715
95.03%
Other White
59
0.98%
Pakistani
32
0.53%
Indian
28
0.47%
Irish
27
0.45%
Total population: 6,014

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,045
41.83%
Level 3 (A level)
865
17.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
608
12.44%
No qualifications
591
12.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
378
7.73%
Total 16+ residents: 4,889

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,132
45.83%
Owns with a mortgage
959
38.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
206
8.34%
Social rents from council
70
2.83%
Other forms of private rent
56
2.27%
Total households: 2,470

Property prices in Shelley & Shepley

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £280,575 in Shelley & Shepley area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shelley & Shepley 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 Shelley & Shepley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached25£253,500
Detached31£400,000
Terraced25£225,500

10 years median price trend in Shelley & Shepley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shelley & Shepley.

All postcodes in Shelley & Shepley

HD80SZ

Riley Lane

HD88HA

Lea Drive

HD88HG

Huddersfield Road

HD88JN

Healey

HD88LX

Brook House Lane

HD88LZ

Copley Lane

HD88AG

Cliffe Road

HD88DQ

Field Way

HD88EL

Abbey Road

HD88AH

Manor Grange

HD88BW

Lane Head Road

HD88DG

Station Road

HD88FA

The Maltings

HD88HW

Westerley Lane

HD88LS

Near Bank

HD88AB

Abbey Road

HD80SU

Box Ings

HD88BB

Holmfirth Road

HD88DT

Yew Tree Road

HD88EW

Dyke Bottom

HD88HS

Far Bank

HD88AF

Church Lane

HD88AR

North Row

HD88BA

Piper Wells Lane

HD88HE

Huddersfield Road

HD88HX

Jubilee Avenue

HD88JE

Park Drive

HD88JH

Dam Hill

HD88JZ

Park Avenue

HD88LY

Long Moor Lane

HD88AQ

Marsh Lane

HD88AW

Jenkyn Lane

HD88DE

Cliffe Side

HD88EA

The Knowle

HD88GL

Tenter Hill Gardens

HD88HU

School Terrace

HD88JP

Parkwood Close

HD88FT

Abbey Gardens

HD88LH

Huddersfield Road

HD88FL

Jenkyn Gardens

HD88HZ

Penistone Road

HD88PY

Beaufort Avenue

HD80TA

Penistone Road

HD88AA

Station Road

HD88AX

Marsh Lane

HD88LT

Near Bank

HD80PF

Penistone Road

HD80PG

Lee Lane

HD80PX

Thunderbridge Lane

HD88AJ

The Nooks

HD88BT

Long Close Lane

HD88JQ

Penistone Road

HD88PZ

Hawthorne Way

HD88QF

Hawthorne Way

HD46XR

Top Of The Moor

HD88AN

Hall Syke

HD88AY

Marsh Lane

HD88FH

Field Head Farm Court

HD88HF

Huddersfield Road

HD88JU

Elder Mews

HD88LP

High Wood Lane

HD88AT

Wood End

HD88FU

Woodhead Court

HD88GN

Tailors Green

HD88HT

Far Bank

HD88AD

Lane Head Road

HD88AE

Marsh Lane

HD88BR

The Carr

HD88DH

The Square

HD88DS

Station Road

HD88ED

Rillside

HD88EQ

Bank Hall Grove

HD88JR

Bark Close

HD88LG

Bark House Lane

HD88LU

Near Bank

HD88DR

Field Head

HD88DL

Stocks Way

HD88DP

Jos Way

HD88ES

New Hey Moor Houses

HD88JD

Bankside

HD88LB

Huddersfield Road

HD88LJ

Huddersfield Road

HD88PX

Hawthorne Way

HD88JL

Cote Close

HD46XP

Sunside

HD88NQ

Cleveland Way

HD88AU

Dobroyd

HD88BL

Lane Head Road

HD88HN

Westerly Way

HD88LF

Huddersfield Road

HD88BX

Abbey Road

HD80PS

Birks Lane

HD88JW

Parklands Walk

HD88JX

Hawthorne Way

HD88LE

Huddersfield Road

HD88PU

Shelley Woodhouse Lane

HD88NL

Round Hill Close

HD88DN

Stocks Way

HD88EX

Stonecroft Gardens

HD88HD

Church Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.