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Shelley & Shepley

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Kirklees / Shelley & Shepley

About

Shelley & Shepley are neighboring villages in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, located approximately 5 miles southeast of Huddersfield. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional stone-built homes and newer developments. Both villages are surrounded by green spaces, including farmland and woodland, offering a semi-rural feel while remaining well-connected to nearby towns. Local amenities include primary schools, small shops, and pubs, catering to daily needs.

The area is known for its strong community spirit, with regular events and activities organized by local groups. Transport links are convenient, with bus services connecting to Huddersfield, Barnsley, and Wakefield. The nearby Penistone Line provides rail access to Sheffield and Huddersfield. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the surrounding countryside, including walks along the Kirklees Way. The villages maintain a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere while benefiting from proximity to larger urban centers.

Area overview

On average Shelley & Shepley has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 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 of residents in Shelley & Shepley is £51,700 per year. There are 3 schools in Shelley & Shepley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Social housing

4.1%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Shelley & Shepley Population

6,012

Population density

446.9 per km²

Demographics

British

5,715

95.03%

Other White

0.98%

Pakistani

0.53%

Indian

0.47%

Irish

0.45%

Total population: 6,014

Housing

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

2.83%

Other forms of private rent

2.27%

Total households: 2,470

Property prices in Shelley & Shepley

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Shelley & Shepley area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £815,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	36	£407,500	£203,750	£347,500	£544,375	£752,500
Semi-Detached	32	£258,000	£175,475	£222,250	£345,625	£548,125
Terraced	25	£218,000	£119,200	£183,000	£250,000	£400,000

10 years price trend in Shelley & Shepley

All postcodes in Shelley & Shepley

HD88LE

Shelley & Shepley

HD88PU

Shelley Woodhouse Lane

HD88HD

Church Close

HD88DN

Stocks Way

HD88EX

Firth Street

HD88NE

Shelley & Shepley

HD80PB

Timberwood

HD88DB

Firth Street

HD88DW

Jenkyn Lane

HD88JF

Park Close

HD88LD

Back Lane

HD80GF

Thunder Bridge Lane

HD80PU

Grange Lane

HD88DU

Abbey Drive

HD88DZ

Dyke Bottom

HD88EP

Abbey Gardens

HD88FG

Abbey Road North

HD88LA

Far Bank

HD88AP

Marsh Lane

HD88BS

Stonebridge Walk

HD88HL

Westerley Close

HD88JA

Bankfield

HD88JS

Glen View Road

HD88NG

Kirklea

HD46XS

Stocks Lane

HD88DD

Firth Street

HD88DX

Abbey Drive

HD88DY

Abbey Road

HD88BG

Highfield Court

HD88BJ

Abbey Road

HD88DJ

Jos Lane

HD88EG

Cliffe Park

HD46XJ

Stocks Moor Road

HD88BY

Abbey Farm Drive

HD88EN

Lea Head

HD88FW

Barnsley Road

HD88JB

Penistone Road

HD88LW

Cross Lane

HD88AL

Jenkyn Lane

HD88BN

Carr Lane

HD88EY

Jenkyn Lane

HD88HR

Water Lane

HD88HY

Bankfield

HD88LL

Shelley & Shepley

HD88NH

Grampian Close

HD46YD

Fulstone Road

HD88HH

Kestrel View

HD88JG

Park Avenue

HD88JJ

Cote Close

HD88JT

Ashleigh Close

HD88LR

Drinker Lane

HD88HB

Eastfield

HD88BD

Piper Well Lane

HD88BE

Holmfirth Road

HD88EJ

Abbey Road

HD88EU

Fox Royd

HD88EZ

Abbey Farm Drive

HD88HP

Hawthorne Way

HD88DF

Cliffe Park

HD88HJ

Shelley & Shepley

HD88JY

Elder Mews

HD88LN

Flockton Road

HD88LQ

Far Bank

HD88AS

Dob Royd

HD88ND

Shelley Woodhouse Lane

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail