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About

Warley ward sits on the western edge of the town of Halifax, characterised by its steep hills and elevated position overlooking the Calder Valley. The area consists primarily of residential housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, set along winding roads that follow the contours of the land. Its geography creates distinct neighbourhoods within the ward, each with its own local character and community focus.

The ward is home to the historic Warley Town, a former village centre that retains its own identity. A notable local landmark is the Warley Edge Quarry, a large, visible working quarry that has shaped the landscape for generations. Open moorland stretches to the west, providing direct access to walking routes with expansive views across the South Pennines, contrasting with the more urban setting to the east.

Area overview

On average Warley has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 11.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Warley is £46,058 per year. There are 6 schools in Warley: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Warley is home to around 13,793 people, with a population density of about 1,950.8 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Warley Population
13,793
Population density
1,950.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.67(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.75(+17%)
Public order
11.02(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.88(+27%)
Burglary
7.47(+46%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,391
60.84%
Pakistani
3,713
26.92%
Other White
530
3.84%
Other
188
1.36%
Other Asian
158
1.15%
Total population: 13,793

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,637
25.15%
No qualifications
2,278
21.72%
Level 3 (A level)
1,767
16.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,560
14.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,171
11.17%
Total 16+ residents: 10,487

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,759
32.54%
Owns with a mortgage
1,754
32.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
993
18.37%
Other social rented
548
10.14%
Social rents from council
178
3.29%
Total households: 5,406

Property prices in Warley

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£209
Sales (last 12 months)147
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £220K

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £209 per square foot) in Warley area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £795,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Warley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£335,000£279
Semi-Detached61£185,000£239
Terraced65£127,500£172
Flats3£57,500£94

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Warley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Warley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£140,000£80,875
2017£250,000£75,000£137,000£84,950
2018£270,000£102,000£140,689£80,000
2019£280,500£71,500£152,500£85,000
2020£242,000£63,500£152,250£88,000
2021£325,000£101,000£170,000£101,000
2022£340,000£50,000£185,000£107,500
2023£317,500£107,000£160,000£112,000
2024£351,000£76,500£183,500£116,000
2025£337,500£65,250£195,000£125,000
2026£500,000£106,000£180,000£142,505
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Warley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Warley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£167£111
2017£178£127£154£116
2018£181£163£162£112
2019£205£73£167£126
2020£218£112£172£119
2021£244£154£189£142
2022£251£83£218£146
2023£258£218£154
2024£280£139£222£159
2025£266£111£241£168
2026£294£139£231£195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Warley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Warley 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Warley ward.

Local councillors

Ashley Evans

Warley - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats