Sowerby Bridge is a small town in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, located along the River Calder. The area is known for its industrial heritage, with historic mills and canals that played a key role in the region’s textile trade. The Rochdale Canal runs through the town, offering walking routes and waterside views. The town centre has a mix of independent shops, pubs, and cafes, alongside local services and amenities.
Surrounded by rolling hills and countryside, Sowerby Bridge provides easy access to outdoor activities like hiking and cycling. The nearby Pennine hills offer scenic trails, while the town itself retains a close-knit community feel. Transport links include a railway station connecting to Halifax, Huddersfield, and Manchester, making it a practical base for commuters. The area blends its industrial past with a quieter, residential character.
On average Sowerby Bridge has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sowerby Bridge is £34,900 per year. There are 6 schools in Sowerby Bridge: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £164,000 in Sowerby Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,774 up to £820,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £440,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 80 | £145,000 |
10 years price trend in Sowerby Bridge
HX27JQ
Trimmingham Lane
HX27JT
Rochdale Road
HX27NP
Crow Wood Park
HX62FX
Burnley Road
HX62HP
Annie Street
HX62SR
Dam Head Road
HX62US
Timmey Lane
HX63LX
Chapel Lane
HX27NL
Rochdale Road
HX62AG
Bolton Brow
HX62AW
Gratrix Lane
HX62AX
Canal Road
HX62ET
Sowerby Bridge
HX62FN
Beech Road
HX62JE
Byron Street
HX62LE
Beech Road
HX62NE
Chester Street
HX62TS
Cliffe Terrace
HX63AN
Sowerby Street
HX63BR
Sowerby Bridge
HX27LT
Kelvin Avenue
HX27NQ
Willow Close
HX62DA
Belmont Street
HX62AF
Bolton Brow
HX62AJ
Croft Street
HX62AP
Walker Lane
HX62EH
Wharf Street
HX62EZ
Fern Lea Street
HX62HE
Burnley Road
HX62HG
Oak Street
HX62NL
Albert Road
HX62PB
Union Street
HX62QS
Tower Hill
HX62SX
Bairstow Mount
HX62TU
Burnley Road
HX62UL
Bairstow Court
HX62ZR
Old Cawsey
HX27NF
Bairstow Lane
HX61AD
Springfield
HX62EU
Bright Street
HX62HW
Milton Street
HX62NA
Wallis Street
HX62PJ
Beech Road
HX62SB
Stonecroft Mount
HX63BT
Bridge Street
HX62NG
Annie Street
HX62NY
Smith's Yard
HX62QY
Mount Street
HX62SQ
Bentley Mount
HX63BW
Long Lane
HX63QD
Scar Head Road
HX27AD
Beech Gardens
HX27LW
Burnley Road
HX62DF
Derby Street
HX62EB
Town Hall Street
HX62EN
Clay Street
HX62FE
Old Cawsey
HX62HD
Langton Street
HX62PL
Beech Road
HX62SA
Bairstow Court
HX62TH
Albert Road
HX63PL
Allan Terrace
HX63QA
Sowerby Bridge
HX27JP
Willowfield Crescent
HX27JZ
Crow Wood Park
HX27LP
Orchard Close
HX62BL
Willow Hall Drive
HX61DP
Boston Street
HX61DR
Sowerby New Road
HX62HB
Sowerby Bridge
HX62LZ
Newton Street
HX62SE
Bairstow Lane
HX62SF
Upper Bolton Brow
HX62SZ
Bairstow Mount
HX63BN
Sowerby New Road
HX63GA
Sowerby Street
HX63JY
West Street
HX63PX
Watson Mill Lane
HX27LB
Willowfield Road
HX62DJ
Gratrix Lane
HX62BJ
East Parade
HX62BN
Sowerby Bridge
HX62EL
Hollins Lane
HX62EY
Sowerby Bridge
HX62JH
Steps Lane
HX62PP
Sunny Bank Street
HX62QP
Tower Hill
HX62QU
Sowerby Bridge
HX62TJ
Burnley Road
HX63AB
Holmes Road
HX63BG
Quarry Hill
HX63BX
Back West Street
HX63LF
Chapel Lane
HX63PR
Bank Road
HX62NW
Albert Road
HX62DH
Gratrix Lane
HX62BP
Hanover Street
HX62BB
Norland View
HX62JB
Plane Tree Road
HX62JD
Sowerby Bridge
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.