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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, about 78% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Shelley & Shepley is £275,000 (around £302 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £231,875 and £383,750. 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

Median price: £275,000
Price per sq ft: £302
Sales (last 12 months): 66
Typical range (middle 50%): £232K – £384K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £302 per square foot) in Shelley & Shepley area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shelley & Shepley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£390,000£321
Semi-Detached21£270,000£290
Terraced21£225,500£303

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shelley & Shepley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shelley & Shepley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£321,500£200,075£177,000
2017£305,000£202,500£156,000
2018£335,000£202,500£191,500
2019£291,000£215,975£160,000
2020£320,000£210,000£173,000
2021£342,000£228,000£180,000
2022£445,000£301,000£230,000
2023£378,000£315,000£241,000
2024£465,000£259,000£210,000
2025£399,995£258,750£225,500
2026£380,000£287,500£237,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shelley & Shepley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shelley & Shepley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£202£179
2017£234£217£220
2018£226£207£207
2019£228£218£219
2020£235£214£206
2021£264£254£230
2022£319£267£277
2023£292£290£271
2024£332£276£270
2025£298£287£276
2026£326£282£300
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shelley & Shepley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shelley & Shepley in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.