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
HX62JG
Chatham Street
HX62SG
Upper Bolton Brow
HX62UW
Upper Fountain Street
HX63JG
Haugh End Lane
HX62JL
Steps Lane
HX61DX
Gordon Street
HX62EP
Height Green
HX62EQ
Corporation Street
HX62FA
St Anns Square
HX62PU
Beech Road
HX62RB
Industrial Road
HX62RP
Hollins Lane
HX62RR
Hollins Lane
HX62SD
Corporation Street
HX62TD
Waterloo Terrace
HX63AH
Station Road
HX63BD
Ryburn Street
HX63PS
Bank Road
HX27HT
Pye Nest Avenue
HX27LA
Rochdale Road
HX62DG
Exeter Street
HX62DP
Alexandra Close
HX62BT
Nelson Place
HX61DY
Sowerby New Road
HX62PD
Claremont Street
HX62PY
Bright Street
HX27HE
Rochdale Road
HX27ND
Bairstow Lane
HX62DR
Old Cawsey
HX62DS
Wharf Street
HX63QE
Harper Royd Lane
HX61AA
Sowerby New Road
HX61EF
Sowerby New Road
HX62AZ
Canal Road
HX62ES
Bright Street
HX62LD
Sowerby Bridge
HX62LW
Beech Road
HX62LY
Peel Street
HX62NP
Lord Street
HX62PQ
Beech Road
HX62TT
Burnley Road
HX63PN
Hope Street
HX62NQ
Arnold Street
HX62PH
Albert Road
HX27LX
Browfoot Gate Lane
HX27NW
Park Gardens
HX62QQ
Corporation Street
HX63AJ
Sowerby Street
HX63DG
Damson Close
HX63GD
Damson Close
HX62DB
Belmont Street
HX27NR
Rochdale Road
HX61AB
Sowerby New Road
HX61DZ
Hillside View
HX62RW
Hollins Lane
HX63AP
Lilly Street
HX63BH
Haugh End Lane
HX63BS
West Street
HX63LD
Holmes Road
HX63PG
Boggart Lane
HX63PW
Clyde Street
HX62BG
Grove Street
HX27JL
Willowfield Road
HX62DQ
Lower Clifton Street
HX62BE
Upper Bolton Brow
HX62LA
Wharf Street
HX62PS
Beech Road
HX62ST
Willow Crescent
HX63FB
Chapel Lane
HX27NJ
Willowfield Avenue
HX62BS
West Parade
HX61EG
Camden Street
HX62AR
Chapel Lane
HX62AU
Sowerby Bridge
HX62BD
Bolton Brow
HX62ER
Denby Place
HX62EX
Langton Street
HX62JN
Steps Lane
HX62LX
Arnold Street
HX62SU
Bairstow Mount
HX63AZ
Hollyhock Close
HX63SG
Lower Clyde Street
HX27JR
Woodland Drive
HX27PT
Plane Tree Nest Lane
HX62EE
Sowerby Bridge
HX61EB
Egremont Street
HX62HL
Perseverance Street
HX62HX
Elm Place
HX62LT
Recreation Road
HX62QW
Tower Hill
HX62TR
Daisy Mount
HX61AJ
Sowerby New Road
HX27HS
Atalanta Terrace
HX27HW
Arlington Crescent
HX61DU
Bentley Royd Close
HX61EE
Salisbury Street
HX62AB
Fairbanks
HX62EG
Wharf Street
HX62HQ
Oak Street
HX62JJ
Steps Lane
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.