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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 144 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 in Sowerby Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,774 up to £750,000.

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
Flats20£125,000
Semi-Detached23£245,000
Detached20£447,500
Terraced81£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

HX62DD

Nelson Street

HX62EW

Tuel Lane

HX62NH

Clement Street

HX62NT

Pleasant Street

HX62QH

Greenups Terrace

HX62RG

Hollins Mill Lane

HX62RZ

Hollins Lane

HX63AW

Bridge Street

HX63DF

Norland Road

HX62RT

The Hollins

HX62NY

Smiths Yard

HX62NE

Chester Street

HX62BL

Hazel Grove

HX27JN

Willowfield Road

HX62AQ

Wharf Street

HX62BY

Lower Clifton Street

HX62HT

Milton Avenue

HX62LR

Beech Road

HX62PX

Gratrix Lane

HX62QD

Town Hall Street

HX62QL

Ediths View

HX62RX

Hollins Lane

HX62SY

Bairstow Lane

HX61AN

Lower Bentley Royd

HX63BB

West Street

HX27NN

Willow Dene Avenue

HX62HY

Oak Place

HX62QX

Mount Street

HX62RS

Hollins Lane

HX62SJ

Rochdale Road

HX62UR

Patricia Gardens

HX63BU

Stirk Bridge

HX62RY

Hollins Lane

HX62BA

Bolton Brow

HX63LE

Holmes Road

HX62HZ

Oak Avenue

HX62LP

Church Bank

HX62PA

Albert Road

HX62TX

Glenfield Place

HX63PU

Scar Head Road

HX27JY

Pye Nest Grove

HX27LN

Upper Willow Hall

HX62BH

East Parade

HX62BW

Mayfield Gardens

HX62DE

Oxford Street

HX62EF

Wharf Street

HX62NU

Beech Villas

HX62QG

Hollins Mill Lane

HX62RF

Hollins Mill Lane

HX62PR

Sunny Bank Street

HX62EJ

Church View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.