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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 66 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
66
Deprivation level
6/10
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
33.87(-23%)
Vehicle crime
6.89(+22%)
Public order
6.46(-27%)
Shoplifting
6.03(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.31(-63%)
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 118 recent sales, the median property price is £245,750 in Slaithwaite & Linthwaite area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £790,000.

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
Terraced62£214,750
Semi-Detached25£262,000
Flats4£192,500
Detached27£375,000

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

HD75LN

Gordon Street

HD75NR

Waingate

HD75SY

Gillroyd Lane

HD75TL

Meadow Green

HD75HG

Britannia Road

HD75EU

Crimble Bank

HD75FA

Delves Gate

HD75LJ

Bridley Drive

HD75PF

Upper Clough

HD75SU

Heights Drive

HD75JL

Mallard Way

HD75LA

Hollins Row

HD75ST

High Close

HD75LE

Hollins Glen

HD75LH

Gordon Street

HD75NE

Manchester Road

HD75SG

Lane Top

HD75SQ

Tommy Lane

HD75BX

Spa Fields

HD79BL

Colne Valley

HD79AW

Spa Fields

HD75PH

Fieldshead Bungalows

HD75LL

Stuart Grove

HD75NW

Causeway Side

HD75SH

Gillroyd Lane

HD75FQ

Colne Valley

HD75BE

Spa Field Terrace

HD75FP

Banks Road

HD75SS

Gillroyd Lane

HD75JX

Manchester Road

HD75UD

Broadfields

HD75WF

Longfield Court

HD75AG

Carr Lane

HD75DZ

Grove Street

HD75LR

Ing Head

HD75LW

Linfit Fold

HD75AF

Cross Street

HD75BW

New North Road

HD75DA

Rock Lane

HD75NQ

Hoyle House Fold

HD75PD

Stones Lane

HD76UU

Spa Fields

HD75AL

Lewisham Road

HD75AR

Old Bank

HD75SP

Gillroyd Lane

HD75TJ

Moorland Close

HD75TN

Pennine Gardens

HD75FT

Colne Valley

HD75AB

New Street

HD75AN

Carr Lane

HD75DB

Clough Road

HD75HF

Britannia Road

HD75PR

Flathouse

HD75TS

Winter Hill

HD75AS

Church Street

HD75EH

Waverley Street

HD75LD

Glenside Road

HD75LP

Banks Road

HD75NY

Holyoake Avenue

HD75DQ

Racton Street

HD79BA

Colne Valley

HD75PE

Upper Clough

HD75LT

Spring Grove

HD75TT

Hey Woods

HD75QP

Low Westwood Lane

HD75NJ

Chapel Hill

HD75AQ

Churchwood Close

HD75BN

Radcliffe Road

HD75DF

Crowther Close

HD75EG

Olney Street

HD75EW

Dartmouth Street

HD75HN

Spring Street

HD75RB

Hoyle Beck Close

HD75BJ

Ingfield Terrace

HD75NF

Manchester Road

HD75NL

Causeway Side

HD75SR

The Rock

HD75PL

High House Lane

HD75JG

Kitchen Fold

HD75HL

Varley Road

HD75HP

Manchester Road

HD75JP

Doctors Row

HD75PX

Clough Drive

HD75TY

Slaithwaite Road

HD75UB

The Lane

HD74WW

Spa Fields

HD75WN

Spa Fields

HD75NP

The Ridgeways

HD75PB

Crossley Place

HD75PN

Whitehall Road

HD75RZ

Colne View

HD75FB

New Street

HD75NU

Waingate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.