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Sowerby & Luddendenfoot

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About

Sowerby and Luddendenfoot are two adjoining villages in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, situated along the River Calder. The area is known for its mix of residential and rural landscapes, with terraced houses and cottages lining the valley slopes. Woodland and farmland surround the villages, providing walking routes and green spaces. The Rochdale Canal runs through Luddendenfoot, adding to the area’s historical character.

The villages have local amenities including shops, pubs, and primary schools, serving the community’s daily needs. Sowerby Bridge, a nearby town, offers additional services and transport links. The area retains a strong sense of history, with old mills and industrial buildings reflecting its past in textiles and manufacturing. The surrounding hills and valleys attract walkers and cyclists, making it a practical base for outdoor activities.

Area overview

On average Sowerby & Luddendenfoot has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sowerby & Luddendenfoot is £36,800 per year. There are 6 schools in Sowerby & Luddendenfoot: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sowerby & Luddendenfoot Population
6,497
Population density
556.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,168
94.95%
Other White
92
1.42%
Irish
45
0.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
0.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.45%
Total population: 6,496

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
930
33.14%
Owns with a mortgage
896
31.93%
Other social rented
369
13.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
368
13.11%
Social rents from council
179
6.38%
Total households: 2,806

Property prices in Sowerby & Luddendenfoot

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £201,750 in Sowerby & Luddendenfoot area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £765,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sowerby & Luddendenfoot 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 & Luddendenfoot over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£412,500
Flats2£150,750
Semi-Detached31£195,000
Terraced42£182,500

10 years median price trend in Sowerby & Luddendenfoot

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sowerby & Luddendenfoot.

All postcodes in Sowerby & Luddendenfoot

HX26AN

Danny Lane

HX61DW

Lower Bentley Royd

HX63EF

Lower Mill Bank Road

HX26AT

Burnley Road

HX26DJ

Lodge Close

HX61BL

St Peter's Avenue

HX61EL

Langdales

HX61HS

Newlands Avenue

HX61PD

Mirey Lane

HX63NH

Rochdale Road

HX63PA

East Street

HX26LD

Clunters Lane

HX26AX

Burnley Road

HX26BA

Beulah Place

HX26DP

John Naylor Lane

HX26EQ

Burnley Road

HX61BX

Fore Lane Avenue

HX61DG

Moorland View

HX61HX

King Street

HX61JW

Row Lane

HX61LR

Godfrey Place

HX61NL

Shield Hall Lane

HX61NP

Hubberton Green Road

HX61JY

Sowerby & Luddendenfoot

HX26DN

Lodge Close

HX61JD

Town Gate

HX61LA

Longbottom Avenue

HX61LD

Eastwood Avenue

HX61LN

Broadway

HX63JX

Stansfield Mill Lane

HX63PF

Lower Brockwell Lane

HX26JU

Broad Lane

HX26LE

Hand Carr Lane

HX26BQ

Woodroyd Gardens

HX61BH

Fore Lane

HX61DQ

Moorland View

HX61HQ

Newlands Avenue

HX61PL

Bowood Lane

HX62RH

Rose Grove Lane

HX62RJ

Rose Grove Lane

HX62TW

Burnley Road

HX63DH

Butterworth Lane

HX63FG

Sowerby & Luddendenfoot

HX63HB

Mill Bank Close

HX61PP

Higham And Dob Lane

HX26DG

Stonecroft Fold

HX61BW

Rawson Place

HX61HT

King Street

HX61NT

Upper Field House Lane

HX61PJ

Higham And Dob Lane

HX62RN

Hollins Lane

HX63DY

Birks Lane

HX63DZ

Lower Mill Bank Road

HX26AB

Burnley Road

HX26BJ

Warley Wood Avenue

HX26DS

Burnley Road

HX26EH

Burnley Road

HX61HW

Rooley Heights

HX62UA

Water Hill Lane

HX61AE

Fore Lane

HX61DN

Cemetery Lane

HX61JA

Town Gate

HX61LH

Sowerby New Road

HX61NW

Hubberton Green Road

HX63DS

Sandy Dyke Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.