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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 65 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shelley & Shepley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached22£392,498£3,509
Semi-Detached21£270,000£3,100
Terraced22£221,750£3,242

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

HD88EW

Dyke Bottom

HD88JS

Glen View Road

HD88GL

Tenter Hill Gardens

HD88JR

Bark Close

HD88DR

Field Head

HD88DZ

Lydgate Road

HD88LF

Huddersfield Road

HD88HY

Penistone Road

HD80SZ

Riley Lane

HD88HD

Church Close

HD88AT

Wood End

HD88HJ

Huddersfield Road

HD88NG

Kirklea

HD88BL

Lane Head Road

HD88BS

Stonebridge Walk

HD88JQ

Penistone Road

HD88EN

Lea Head

HD80GF

Thunder Bridge Lane

HD46YD

Fulstone Road

HD88HL

Westerley Close

HD80TA

Penistone Road

HD88DY

Abbey Road

HD88LN

Flockton Road

HD88EP

Abbey Road

HD88AD

Lane Head Road

HD80PB

Timberwood

HD88LB

Huddersfield Road

HD88JE

Park Drive

HD88LU

Near Bank

HD80PX

Thunderbridge Lane

HD88BG

Highfield Court

HD46XR

Top Of The Moor

HD80PF

Penistone Road

HD88HE

Huddersfield Road

HD88NE

Huddersfield Road

HD88EE

Station Road

HD88HG

Huddersfield Road

HD88FT

Abbey Gardens

HD88NH

Grampian Close

HD88NL

Round Hill Close

HD88AL

Jenkyn Lane

HD88BX

Abbey Road

HD88JY

Park Avenue

HD88LE

Huddersfield Road

HD88JG

Park Avenue

HD88BB

Holmfirth Road

HD88PX

Hawthorne Way

HD88LT

Near Bank

HD88HT

Far Bank

HD80PG

Lee Lane

HD88BR

The Carr

HD88DS

Station Road

HD88DH

The Square

HD88GQ

Kirkburton

HD88FG

Well Ings Close

HD88LX

Brook House Lane

HD88HH

Kestrel View

HD88DD

Firth Street

HD88JH

Dam Hill

HD88AW

Jenkyn Lane

HD88EJ

Station Lane

HD88EL

Abbey Road

HD88DT

Yew Tree Road

HD80PU

Thunderbridge

HD88ED

Rillside

HD88JN

Healey

HD88DB

Lane Head Road

HD88LZ

Copley Lane

HD88HN

Westerly Way

HD88BJ

Abbey Road

HD88AN

Hall Syke

HD88LP

High Wood Lane

HD88DP

Jos Way

HD88HQ

Doctor Lane

HD88AP

Marsh Lane

HD88EU

Fox Royd

HD88EY

Stocks Drive

HD88JF

Park Close

HD88AX

Marsh Lane

HD88JU

Elder Mews

HD88HZ

Penistone Road

HD46XP

Sunside

HD88HF

Huddersfield Road

HD88JT

Ashleigh Close

HD88PU

Shelley Woodhouse Lane

HD80PS

Birks Lane

HD88DG

Station Road

HD88DX

Abbey Drive

HD88BE

Penistone Road

HD88HU

School Terrace

HD88EZ

Knowle Park Avenue

HD88EQ

Bank Hall Grove

HD88ES

New Hey Moor Houses

HD88EA

The Knowle

HD88HP

Westerley Lane

HD88AE

Marsh Lane

HD88AF

Church Lane

HD88LR

Roydhouse

HD88HW

Westerley Lane

HD88DN

Stocks Way

Data Sources

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