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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, about 21% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Sowerby Bridge is £166,958 (around £189 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £132,750 and £229,375. There are 5 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

Median price: £166,958
Price per sq ft: £189
Sales (last 12 months): 126
Typical range (middle 50%): £133K – £229K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £166,958 (about £189 per square foot) in Sowerby Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £616,550.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sowerby Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£430,000£267
Semi-Detached24£245,000£250
Terraced77£152,500£165
Flats15£116,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sowerby Bridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sowerby Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£271,000£100,000£160,000£112,500
2017£309,000£63,500£190,500£93,500
2018£277,550£96,250£162,500£107,000
2019£322,000£92,000£160,000£110,000
2020£450,000£70,000£184,500£118,500
2021£400,000£97,000£185,075£125,000
2022£324,000£80,000£195,000£138,000
2023£460,000£118,500£193,500£132,500
2024£410,000£112,000£249,975£140,000
2025£430,000£116,000£245,000£140,000
2026£532,500£112,000£240,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sowerby Bridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sowerby Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170£152£174£113
2017£182£102£173£114
2018£198£133£166£126
2019£194£122£182£120
2020£284£109£187£135
2021£251£139£202£137
2022£283£135£225£146
2023£278£138£195£157
2024£264£146£230£159
2025£277£177£261£162
2026£252£159£247£151
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sowerby Bridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sowerby Bridge in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Calderdale district.

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,420
Band E£2,958
Band F£3,496
Band G£4,034
Band H£4,840

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.