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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 121 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Slaithwaite & Linthwaite area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,200 up to £1,150,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Slaithwaite & Linthwaite over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached26£392,500£3,550
Flats4£255,000£2,541
Semi-Detached25£265,000£2,844
Terraced66£213,750£2,512

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

HD75NU

Waingate

HD75EJ

Mona Street

HD75TR

Blackmoorfoot

HD75BP

Northfield Terrace

HD75SE

Lane Side

HD75FQ

Colne Valley

HD75HW

School Terrace

HD75SJ

Causeway Side

HD75EW

Dartmouth Street

HD75SF

Belmont Terrace

HD75SP

Gillroyd Lane

HD75QE

Lees Mill Lane

HD75SH

Gillroyd Lane

HD75AW

Station Road

HD75PP

Stones Lane

HD75LJ

Bridley Drive

HD75WN

Spa Fields

HD75NX

Holyoake Terrace

HD79AZ

Spa Fields

HD75FG

Chain Road

HD75AF

Cross Street

HD75FP

Banks Road

HD75SS

Gillroyd Lane

HD75AR

Old Bank

HD75TS

Winter Hill

HD75LP

Banks Road

HD75EN

George Street

HD75EP

Sandwell Street

HD75EA

Netherend Road

HD75DB

Clough Road

HD75TU

Binn

HD74WQ

Spa Fields

HD75LU

Manchester Road

HD75HF

Britannia Road

HD75QB

Lamb Hey

HD75SZ

Hillside View

HD75NP

The Ridgeways

HD75SD

Pennine View

HD75EG

Olney Street

HD75AU

Nabbs Lane

HD75HN

Spring Street

HD75BZ

Brookside

HD75AG

Carr Lane

HD75HH

Manchester Road

HD75BA

Waterside

HD75PF

Upper Clough

HD75LR

Ing Head

HD75PH

Fieldshead Bungalows

HD75BQ

Carr Lane

HD75NH

Crofton Close

HD75HG

Britannia Road

HD75BD

Spa Mill Terrace

HD75TN

Pennine Gardens

HD75QA

Manchester Road

HD79BL

Colne Valley

HD75ZB

Mill House Crescent

HD75WF

Longfield Court

HD79BG

Spa Fields

HD75FH

Hollin Way

HD75ZA

Black Rock Drive

HD75SY

Gillroyd Lane

HD75EX

Meadow Lane

HD75NY

Holyoake Avenue

HD75PN

Whitehall Road

HD75PA

Wood Close Bottom

HD75EB

Royd Street

HD75EQ

Hill Top Fold

HD75AD

Chain Road

HD75BL

James Street

HD75PQ

Upper Clough

HD74WW

Spa Fields

HD74EZ

Radcliffe Road

HD75HB

Commercial Mills Cottages

HD79AA

Spa Fields

HD75TD

Edge Hill

HD75TP

Slaids

HD75DJ

Ivy Mount

HD75HT

Nields Road

HD75LS

Manchester Road

HD75FT

Colne Valley

HD75RX

Hoyle Ing

HD75SQ

Tommy Lane

HD75SG

Lane Top

HD75UD

Broadfields

HD75NN

Causeway Crescent

HD75UB

The Lane

HD75NE

Manchester Road

HD75FB

New Street

HD75BJ

Ingfield Terrace

HD75ES

Hill Top Road

HD75LT

Spring Grove

HD75EE

Wood Street

HD75HJ

Belmont Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.