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About

Sowerby Bridge sits in the Upper Calder Valley, its layout defined by the steep slopes of the River Calder and Rochdale Canal. The town's industrial past is evident in its converted mills and the dense network of streets climbing the hillsides. The canal basin forms a central point, with former warehouses now housing businesses and eateries.

The area is connected by a notable landmark: a distinctive three-arch stone viaduct carrying the railway over the valley. Local life centres on the market and independent shops along Wharf Street. Walking routes follow the waterways into the surrounding Pennine moorland, directly from the town centre.

Area overview

On average Sowerby Bridge has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sowerby Bridge is £43,848 per year. There are 6 schools in Sowerby Bridge: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Sowerby Bridge is home to around 9,059 people, with a population density of about 3,631.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sowerby Bridge Population
9,059
Population density
3,631.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.14(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.36(-10%)
Public order
9.49(+6%)
Other theft
7.06(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.84(-19%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,389
92.63%
Other White
148
1.63%
Pakistani
110
1.21%
Irish
69
0.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
66
0.73%
Total population: 9,056

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,298
30.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,424
18.92%
No qualifications
1,374
18.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,039
13.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
728
9.67%
Total 16+ residents: 7,528

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,319
30.34%
Owns with a mortgage
1,245
28.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
926
21.3%
Other social rented
541
12.45%
Social rents from council
181
4.16%
Total households: 4,347

Property prices in Sowerby Bridge

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £172,000 in Sowerby Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £820,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sowerby Bridge 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 Sowerby Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£450,000
Flats18£125,000
Semi-Detached32£248,750
Terraced76£145,000

10 years median price trend in Sowerby Bridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sowerby Bridge.

All postcodes in Sowerby Bridge

HX63JG

Haugh End Lane

HX62AN

High Fields

HX62HF

Byron Avenue

HX62JG

New Marsh

HX62LF

Tower Hill

HX61DX

Gordon Street

HX62EQ

Tower Hill

HX62PU

Victoria Avenue

HX62RB

Industrial Road

HX62RP

Hollins Lane

HX62SD

Hollins Mill Lane

HX63BD

Hulme Street

HX62EP

Height Green

HX62FA

St Anns Square

HX62JL

Steps Lane

HX62RR

Hollins Bungalows

HX62TD

Waterloo Terrace

HX63AH

Ryburn Buildings

HX63PS

Newton Terrace

HX62DG

Exeter Street

HX62PD

Claremont Street

HX27HT

Pye Nest Avenue

HX27LA

Park Drive

HX61DY

Sowerby New Road

HX62BT

Nelson Place

HX62DP

Alexandra Close

HX62PY

Lime Tree Court

HX27HE

Rochdale Road

HX27ND

Bairstow Lane

HX62DS

Wharf Street

HX61EF

Stanley Street West

HX62DR

Old Cawsey

HX62LW

Beech Road

HX62PQ

Claremont Villas

HX61AA

Sowerby New Road

HX62AZ

Wakefield Road

HX62ES

Bright Street

HX62LD

Tuel Lane

HX62LY

Peel Street

HX62NP

Lord Street

HX62TT

Bankfield Terrace

HX63PN

Hope Street

HX63QE

Sandal Terrace

HX62NQ

Arnold Street

HX27LX

Browfoot Gate Lane

HX27NW

Park Gardens

HX62PH

Albert Buildings

HX62QQ

Corporation Street

HX63AJ

The Nook

HX63DG

Damson Close

HX63GD

Damson Close

HX27NR

Crow Wood Park

HX63AP

West Street

HX63BH

Jerry Lane

HX63PG

Boggart Lane

HX61AB

Sowerby New Road

HX61DZ

Margate Street

HX62DB

Belmont Street

HX62RW

Hollings Grove

HX63BS

West Street

HX63LD

Holmes Road

HX63PW

Clyde Street

HX62BE

Park Villas

HX62BG

Grove Street

HX62LA

Wharf Street

HX62PS

Beech Road

HX27JL

Willowfield Terrace

HX61EG

Camden Street

HX62BD

Bolton Brow

HX62JN

Willow Terrace

HX62LX

Egerton Street

HX63SG

Lower Clyde Street

HX62DQ

Clifton Street

HX62ST

Willow Crescent

HX63FB

Chapel Lane

HX27NJ

Willowfield Avenue

HX62AR

Walker Lane

HX62AU

Summerland Terrace

HX62BS

West Parade

HX62ER

Denby Place

HX62EX

Langton Street

HX62SU

Willow View

HX63AZ

Hollyhock Close

HX27PT

Trimmingham Lane

HX61EB

Egremont Street

HX62HL

Perseverance Street

HX62TR

Daisy Mount

HX27JR

Woodland Drive

HX62HX

Elm Place

HX62LT

Recreation Road

HX62QW

Tower Hill

HX27HS

Pye Nest Road

HX61AJ

Sowerby New Road

HX61DU

Bentley Royd Close

HX61EE

Salisbury Street

HX62AB

Fairbanks

HX62EG

Wharf Street

HX62HQ

Oak Street

HX63AE

Victoria Road

HX27HW

Prospect Avenue

Data Sources

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