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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

HD88LY

Long Moor Lane

HD88LJ

Huddersfield Road

HD88DL

Stocks Way

HD88AR

North Row

HD88FH

Field Head Farm Court

HD88AY

Marsh Lane

HD88AJ

The Nooks

HD88LD

Back Lane

HD88JB

Penistone Road

HD88BN

Cross Lane

HD88LH

Huddersfield Road

HD88EX

Stonecroft Gardens

HD88JZ

Park Avenue

HD88GN

Tailors Green

HD88PZ

Hawthorne Way

HD88BA

Piper Wells Lane

HD80WA

Storthes Hall Lane

HD88AG

Cliffe Road

HD88AA

Station Road

HD88HA

Lea Drive

HD88DW

Jos Lane

HD88HX

Jubilee Avenue

HD88LL

East View

HD88JX

Hawthorne Way

HD88FL

Jenkyn Gardens

HD88LW

Cross Lane

HD88NQ

Cleveland Way

HD88BP

Carr Lane

HD88BT

Long Close Lane

HD88LA

Far Bank

HD88ND

Stead Gate

HD88LQ

Stoneleigh Court

HD88FW

Barnsley Road

HD88HB

Eastfield

HD88QF

Hawthorne Way

HD88EG

Cliffe Park

HD88FU

Woodhead Court

HD88NB

Shelley Woodhouse Lane

HD88PY

Beaufort Avenue

HD88LG

Bark House Lane

HD88FA

The Maltings

HD88BD

St Marks Court

HD88JL

Cote Close

HD88HS

Far Bank

HD88AH

Manor Grange

HD88JW

Parklands Walk

HD88AB

Abbey Road

HD88AS

Marsh Lane

HD88DU

Station Road

HD88BW

Lane Head Road

HD88DJ

Jos Lane

HD88DQ

Field Way

HD88JA

Bankfield

HD46XS

Stocks Lane

HD80SU

Box Ings

HD88LS

Near Bank

HD88JJ

Corn Mill Bottom

HD88JP

Parkwood Close

HD88DF

Cliffe Road

HD88DE

Cliffe Side

HD88AQ

Marsh Lane

HD88HR

Water Lane

HD46XJ

Norton Terrace

HD88JD

Bankside

HD88AU

Dobroyd

HD88BY

Abbey Farm Drive

Data Sources

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