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Slaithwaite & Linthwaite

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About

Slaithwaite and Linthwaite are neighbouring villages in the Colne Valley, defined by the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and the River Colne. The area's history is rooted in the textile industry, with former mills now converted for residential and commercial use. The canal runs through the centre, with a working hand-operated swing bridge on the main street.

The local landscape is characterised by steep valley sides leading up to open moorland. A unique monthly illuminated boat festival is held on the canal during winter. The area maintains a practical focus, with independent shops and cafes serving the resident community.

Area overview

On average Slaithwaite & Linthwaite has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Slaithwaite & Linthwaite is £49,516 per year. There are 4 schools in Slaithwaite & Linthwaite: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Slaithwaite & Linthwaite is home to around 6,967 people, with a population density of about 1,195.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Slaithwaite & Linthwaite Population
6,967
Population density
1,195 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.72(-27%)
Public order
7.18(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.6(-34%)
Vehicle crime
5.45(-2%)
Shoplifting
4.88(-43%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,499
93.27%
Other White
135
1.94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
73
1.05%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.63%
Irish
41
0.59%
Total population: 6,968

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,950
34.42%
Level 3 (A level)
1,080
19.06%
No qualifications
848
14.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
707
12.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
530
9.36%
Total 16+ residents: 5,665

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,159
37.61%
Owns outright
1,072
34.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
551
17.88%
Social rents from council
163
5.29%
Other forms of private rent
78
2.53%
Total households: 3,082

Property prices in Slaithwaite & Linthwaite

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 in Slaithwaite & Linthwaite area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £629,280.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Slaithwaite & Linthwaite 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 Slaithwaite & Linthwaite over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£380,000
Flats2£80,000
Semi-Detached22£255,000
Terraced57£208,000

10 years median price trend in Slaithwaite & Linthwaite

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Slaithwaite & Linthwaite.

All postcodes in Slaithwaite & Linthwaite

HD79AZ

Spa Fields

HD79BA

Colne Valley

HD75LQ

Linfit Lane

HD75LZ

Waingate Park

HD75AW

Station Road

HD75DQ

Racton Street

HD75SZ

Hillside View

HD74HB

Bank Bottom

HD75ER

Lord Street

HD75LB

Stockerhead Lane

HD75SE

Lane Side

HD75ZA

Black Rock Drive

HD75BA

Waterside

HD75BZ

Brookside

HD75HE

Britannia Road

HD75HH

Manchester Road

HD75JN

Bridge Street

HD75ET

Colne View

HD75TT

Hey Woods

HD75AU

Nabbs Lane

HD75BP

Northfield Terrace

HD75DJ

Ivy Mount

HD75HR

Elms Hill

HD75AD

Chain Road

HD75AP

Market Place

HD79AA

Spa Fields

HD74WQ

Spa Fields

HD75BQ

Carr Lane

HD75HJ

Belmont Street

HD75NX

Holyoake Terrace

HD75DL

Bank Gate

HD75QG

Hoyle House Fold

HD75ZB

Mill House Crescent

HD75ZD

Black Rock Court

HD75NJ

Chapel Hill

HD75JS

Kiln Hill

HD75PU

Downing Street

HD75BG

Clay Lane

HD75BR

Whitwams Buildings

HD75DX

Royd Street

HD75SB

Roydhouse

HD75EA

Netherend Road

HD75SD

Pennine View

HD75BL

James Street

HD75EF

Bank Top

HD75PG

Upper Clough

HD75EL

Meal Hill Lane

HD75NH

Crofton Close

HD75NN

Causeway Crescent

HD75RX

Hoyle Ing

HD75BB

Spa Fields Industrial Estate

HD75HS

Manchester Road (Slaithwaite)

HD75TD

Edge Hill

HD75BU

Brook Terrace

HD75EJ

Mona Street

HD75ES

Hill Top Road

HD75EB

Royd Street

HD75LG

Tudor Street

HD75NG

Hoylehouse Fold

HD75QB

Lamb Hey

HD75SJ

Causeway Side

HD75ED

Union Street

HD75EQ

Hill Top Fold

HD75HT

Nields Road

HD75JF

Slawtree Court

HD75LU

Manchester Road

HD75EE

Wood Street

HD75ZE

Mill House Court

HD75TP

Slaids

HD75FF

Linthwaite Croft

HD75PE

Upper Clough

HD75PJ

Daisy Green

HD75PP

Stones Lane

HD75PS

Humber Close

HD75TR

Blackmoorfoot

HD74EZ

Radcliffe Road

HD75FE

Empire Way

HD75FG

Chain Road

HD75PA

Wood Close Bottom

HD75LS

Manchester Road

HD75NZ

Stoney Royd Terrace

HD75PQ

Upper Clough

HD75SX

Heath Close

HD75BD

Spa Mill Terrace

HD75HQ

Ned Lane

HD75QE

Lees Mill Lane

HD75TU

Binn

HD75AA

Spa Fields Industrial Estate

HD75BS

Crimble Bank

HD75LF

Stockerhead

HD75DY

Pretoria Street

HD75EN

George Street

HD75LT

Spring Grove

HD75BY

Fieldhouse Drive

HD75EX

Meadow Lane

HD75SF

Belmont Terrace

HD79BG

Spa Fields

HD75BH

Knowle Road

HD75DD

Viaduct Street

HD75HW

School Terrace

Data Sources

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