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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 26 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
26
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
11.81(-73%)
Vehicle crime
3.83(-31%)
Burglary
2.16(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
2(-76%)
Other theft
1.83(-72%)
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 80 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Shelley & Shepley area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 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
Detached29£415,000
Semi-Detached26£250,250
Terraced25£210,000

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

HD88JX

Hawthorne Way

HD88LE

Huddersfield Road

HD80PS

Birks Lane

HD88NL

Round Hill Close

HD88PU

Shelley Woodhouse Lane

HD88NE

Huddersfield Road

HD88DN

Stocks Way

HD88EX

Stonecroft Gardens

HD88HD

Church Close

HD88DB

Lane Head Road

HD88DW

Jos Lane

HD88JF

Park Close

HD80PB

Timberwood

HD80WA

Storthes Hall Lane

HD88DZ

Lydgate Road

HD88LA

Far Bank

HD80PU

Thunderbridge

HD88DU

Station Road

HD88EP

Abbey Road

HD88FG

Well Ings Close

HD88AP

Marsh Lane

HD88HL

Westerley Close

HD88BS

Stonebridge Walk

HD88JA

Bankfield

HD88JS

Glen View Road

HD88NG

Kirklea

HD88DX

Abbey Drive

HD46XS

Stocks Lane

HD88DD

Firth Street

HD88DY

Abbey Road

HD88BJ

Abbey Road

HD88EG

Cliffe Park

HD88BG

Highfield Court

HD88DJ

Jos Lane

HD88FW

Barnsley Road

HD88JB

Penistone Road

HD46XJ

Norton Terrace

HD88BY

Abbey Farm Drive

HD88EN

Lea Head

HD88LW

Cross Lane

HD88EY

Stocks Drive

HD88HR

Water Lane

HD88AL

Jenkyn Lane

HD88BN

Cross Lane

HD88HY

Penistone Road

HD88LL

East View

HD88NH

Grampian Close

HD88HH

Kestrel View

HD88JG

Park Avenue

HD46YD

Fulstone Road

HD88JT

Ashleigh Close

HD88LR

Roydhouse

HD88BD

St Marks Court

HD88BE

Penistone Road

HD88EJ

Station Lane

HD88HB

Eastfield

HD88EU

Fox Royd

HD88EZ

Knowle Park Avenue

HD88HP

Westerley Lane

HD88JY

Park Avenue

HD88DF

Cliffe Road

HD88HJ

Huddersfield Road

HD88LN

Flockton Road

HD88LQ

Stoneleigh Court

HD88AS

Marsh Lane

HD88ND

Stead Gate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.