The average house price in Sowerby Bridge is £172,318, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Sowerby Bridge house price trends over the last 30 years.
£449,519
£130,899
£230,462
£147,724
Is Sowerby Bridge a nice place to live?
Sowerby Bridge is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in West Yorkshire.
How safe is Sowerby Bridge?
Sowerby Bridge has an above average crime rate for a Yorkshire and the Humber town, with around 79 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 6% above the national average, and 15% below the West Yorkshire average.
What are the best schools in Sowerby Bridge?
Sowerby Bridge has 47 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Parkinson Lane Community Primary School and Luddendenfoot Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Warley Road Primary Academy and The Halifax Academy. Note: 6 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Sowerby Bridge?
The majority of residents in Sowerby Bridge identify as White (British) (72%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (88%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.