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About

Sowerby Bridge ward lies in the Calder Valley, centred on the town of the same name where the River Calder meets the Ryburn. The area's industrial past is evident in its stone mills and the Rochdale Canal, which runs through its centre. The topography is defined by steep valley sides rising from the waterways, with residential streets and some remaining industrial units occupying the flatter land along the corridor.

A notable local landmark is the Grade II listed Sowerby Bridge Wharf, a canal basin that was once a busy transhipment point. The ward includes surrounding neighbourhoods like Sowerby and stretches up the valley sides into more rural sections. Community life often focuses around local shops, pubs, and the library, with the landscape offering direct access to wooded hillsides and footpaths along the waterways.

Area overview

On average Sowerby Bridge has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.7% 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 £45,267 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 11,955 people, with a population density of about 3,333.0 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

140

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sowerby Bridge Population

11,955

Population density

3,333 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

72.19(+63%)

Anti-social behaviour

22.33(+56%)

Public order

14.05(+59%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.62(+23%)

Other theft

10.37(+56%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

11,066

92.55%

Other White

200

1.67%

Pakistani

144

1.2%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.76%

Irish

0.76%

Total population: 11,957

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,954

29.84%

Level 3 (A level)

1,873

18.92%

No qualifications

1,792

18.1%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,392

14.06%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

966

9.76%

Total 16+ residents: 9,899

Housing

Owns outright

1,780

31.21%

Owns with a mortgage

1,729

30.32%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,121

19.66%

Other social rented

699

12.26%

Social rents from council

202

3.54%

Total households: 5,703

Property prices in Sowerby Bridge

Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Sowerby Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,774 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	28	£432,500	£285,000	£343,425	£501,500	£656,500
Flats	24	£125,000	£90,000	£106,500	£142,500	£221,250
Semi-Detached	44	£253,750	£167,250	£220,000	£291,250	£334,250
Terraced	97	£147,000	£86,200	£128,750	£175,000	£240,400

10 years median price trend in Sowerby Bridge

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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