Sowerby Bridge is a ward in the Calderdale district of West Yorkshire. It covers the town of Sowerby Bridge and surrounding areas, including parts of the Upper Calder Valley. The ward is bordered by the River Calder and features a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. The town itself has a historic canal basin, linked to the Rochdale Canal, which played a key role in its development during the Industrial Revolution.
The area includes local amenities such as shops, pubs, and schools, alongside green spaces like People’s Park. Sowerby Bridge has transport links via the A58 road and a railway station connecting it to Halifax and Manchester. The ward also encompasses some rural edges, with hills and woodland providing walking routes. Its economy includes small businesses and light industry, reflecting its heritage as a former mill town.
On average Sowerby Bridge has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.8% 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 £35,588 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 171 recent sales, the median property price is £170,500 in Sowerby Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,774 up to £820,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £412,500 |
| Flats | 16 | £132,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 99 | £150,000 |
10 years price trend in Sowerby Bridge
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Damson Close
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Belmont Street
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Darnes Avenue
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Rochdale Road
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Sowerby New Road
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Hillside View
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Hollins Lane
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Lilly Street
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Haugh End Lane
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West Street
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Holmes Road
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Boggart Lane
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Clyde Street
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Grove Street
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Calder Avenue
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Washer Lane
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Master Lane
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Darcey Hey Lane
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Willowfield Road
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Skircoat Moor Road
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Lower Clifton Street
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Upper Bolton Brow
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Barge Avenue
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Wharf Street
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Beech Road
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Willow Crescent
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Chapel Lane
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Delph Hill Road
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Aachen Way
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Willowfield Avenue
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West Parade
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Lower Bentley Royd
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Camden Street
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Chapel Lane
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Sowerby Bridge
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Bolton Brow
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Denby Place
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Langton Street
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Steps Lane
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Arnold Street
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Bairstow Mount
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Hollyhock Close
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Lower Clyde Street
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Washer Lane
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Pye Nest Drive
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Woodland Drive
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Sowerby Bridge
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Egremont Street
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Langdales
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Perseverance Street
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Elm Place
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Recreation Road
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Tower Hill
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Daisy Mount
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Sowerby New Road
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Cliff Crescent
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Atalanta Terrace
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Arlington Crescent
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Bentley Royd Close
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Salisbury Street
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Fairbanks
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Wharf Street
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Oak Street
HX62JJ
Steps Lane
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John Street West
HX62PE
Clay Street
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Hollins Mill Lane
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Norland Road
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Nelson Street
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Willowfield Avenue
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Willowfield Close
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Rochdale Road
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Sowerby Bridge
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Clement Street
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Pleasant Street
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Greenups Terrace
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Hollins Mill Lane
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Sowerby Bridge
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Bridge Street
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Norland Road
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Savile Park
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Rochdale Road
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Rochdale Road
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Sowerby Bridge
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Lower Bentley Royd
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Wharf Street
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Milton Avenue
HX62LR
Beech Road
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Gratrix Lane
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Hollins Mill Lane
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Greenups Terrace
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Hollins Lane
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Bairstow Lane
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Burnley Road
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West Street
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Woodcroft Grange
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Willow Dene Avenue
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Bolton Brow
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Oak Place
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Mount Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.