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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 89 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
89
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
45.59(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.34(+14%)
Public order
9.05(+2%)
Other theft
6.95(+5%)
Other crime
6.18(+85%)
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 136 recent sales, the median property price is £163,750 in Sowerby Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £660,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sowerby Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached12£430,000£2,872
Flats19£125,000£1,923
Semi-Detached26£243,500£2,692
Terraced79£147,000£1,842

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

HX62HN

Milton Place

HX62PE

Victoria Avenue

HX62FN

Eaglescliffe

HX62BY

Lower Clifton Street

HX63BD

Hulme Street

HX62BH

East Parade

HX62RW

Hollings Grove

HX63AS

Croft Cottages

HX62HQ

Oak Street

HX62PB

Union Street

HX27LJ

Browfoot Drive

HX62HS

Cleveleys Avenue

HX61DP

Boston Street

HX62DH

Gratrix Lane

HX62EU

Bright Street

HX62PH

Albert Buildings

HX62BS

West Parade

HX62QW

Tower Hill

HX62UR

Patricia Gardens

HX63AT

Sowerby Street

HX62EP

Height Green

HX63AN

West Street

HX62TQ

Linden Place

HX62HD

Langton Street

HX63BS

West Street

HX62JF

Old Marsh

HX62PD

Claremont Street

HX62AA

Holmes Road

HX62PQ

Claremont Villas

HX27NW

Park Gardens

HX62FE

Old Cawsey

HX62AP

Wakefield Road

HX62BL

Hazel Grove

HX62JD

Byron Terrace

HX27NF

Willowfield Road

HX63BG

Fern Bank

HX63PN

Hope Street

HX27LW

Burnley Road

HX61AB

Sowerby New Road

HX62TJ

Hillcrest

HX62NT

Pleasant Street

HX63DG

Damson Close

HX61EG

Camden Street

HX62LT

Recreation Road

HX62HZ

Oak Avenue

HX27HT

Pye Nest Avenue

HX63GD

Damson Close

HX62BB

Norland View

HX62AL

Bolton Brow

HX62SY

Bairstow Lane

HX62NG

Edward Street

Data Sources

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