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Southowram & Siddal

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About

Southowram sits on a hilltop overlooking the Calder Valley, characterised by older stone properties and winding lanes. The area provides extensive views across the surrounding countryside, with its open moorland edges and historic sites like the remains of the medieval Elland Park Wood.

Siddal lies in the valley bottom below, a more residential area with a mix of housing from different periods. It is directly adjacent to the Rochdale Canal, where the steady movement of narrowboats contrasts with the fixed industrial heritage of former mills now repurposed for other uses.

Area overview

On average Southowram & Siddal has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southowram & Siddal is £45,109 per year. There are 3 schools in Southowram & Siddal: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Southowram & Siddal is home to around 7,931 people, with a population density of about 1,074.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southowram & Siddal Population
7,931
Population density
1,074.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.81(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.47(-20%)
Public order
8.83(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.45(-2%)
Other theft
6.3(-5%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,034
88.65%
Other White
280
3.53%
Indian
139
1.75%
Pakistani
123
1.55%
Other
58
0.73%
Total population: 7,935

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,746
26.94%
No qualifications
1,285
19.82%
Level 3 (A level)
1,160
17.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
953
14.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
672
10.37%
Total 16+ residents: 6,482

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,191
32.62%
Owns with a mortgage
1,138
31.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
743
20.35%
Other social rented
329
9.01%
Social rents from council
147
4.03%
Total households: 3,651

Property prices in Southowram & Siddal

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Southowram & Siddal area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £895,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Southowram & Siddal 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 Southowram & Siddal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached10£454,000£3,087
Flats5£102,500£1,548
Semi-Detached32£190,000£2,226
Terraced67£133,500£1,985

10 years median price trend in Southowram & Siddal

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southowram & Siddal.

All postcodes in Southowram & Siddal

HX39ED

Park Lane

HX39DN

Backhold Lane

HX39LD

Jubilee Road

HX39AQ

Siddal Grove

HX39AP

Hadassah Street

HX39RU

Kings View

HX39AE

Whitegate

HX39DU

Backhold Drive

HX39SP

Edward Close

HX39BJ

Oxford Lane

HX39SJ

Cain Lane

HX39RD

South View

HX39JA

Pit Hill

HX39QH

Pinnar Lane

HX12YT

Shaw Hill

HX39EB

Backhold Drive

HX39FA

Old Willow Close

HX12GU

Heath View Street

HX12QX

Well Head Drive

HX39AN

Rosebery Avenue

HX30QR

Brookwater Close

HX30QH

Wakefield Road

HX39PW

High Grove Place

HX39XF

Shibden Hall Croft

HX39RY

Charles Avenue

HX39NH

Higgin Lane

HX39DR

Backhold Lane

HX30QG

Salterhebble Hill

HX39EJ

Backhold Lane

HX30QE

Salterhebble Hill

HX39HU

Trinity View

HX39QQ

Pinnar Lane

HX39RB

Providence Buildings

HX39ET

Boys Lane

HX39NT

Bankfield Gardens

HX39DL

Backhold Lane

HX48LR

North Dean Business Park

HX39PL

Battinson Street

HX30QA

Salterhebble Hill

HX39RZ

Charles Avenue

HX39EW

Exley Lane

HX39QD

Miners Way

HX39QP

Law Lane

HX39NU

Long Lane

HX39BE

Dyson Place

HX39PD

Bank Top

HX39XW

Bailey Hall View

HX39AF

Whitegate Drive

HX39SH

Cromwell Close

HX39QY

The Park

HX39EN

Elderberry Drive

HX12LF

Clare Street

HX39NR

Marsh Lane

HX39SB

Cain Lane

HX12AR

Kirby Leas

HX39RX

Queens Drive

HX39DQ

Cinderhills Lane

HX39DZ

The Bungalows

HX39NS

Eastcliffe

HX39DY

Backhold Avenue

HX39BG

Ashgrove Place

HX39ER

Cricketers Fold

HX39RG

West Lane

HX39DJ

Morley View

HX12LX

Sun Fold

HX39PX

Beacon Hill Road

Data Sources

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