Northowram and Shelf Ward

The Northowram and Shelf ward dataset includes the ward map; demographic profile; Public Health England local health report; Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) factsheet; Public health data; elections data and maps; anti-poverty data; and other ward data.

Northowram and Shelf ward is in north-east Calderdale, between Halifax and Bradford. Most of the built-up areas are along the main Halifax to Bradford road (A6036), and include Claremount, Stump Cross, Northowram, Stone Chair and Shelf. There are large areas of open countryside with scattered farms and steep valleys such as Shibden Dale. Shibden Hall and Park are in the south-west corner of the ward, by the A6036.

For schools data at ward level, see Schools data by ward.

New ward information 2026: There will be local (district) elections on 7^th May 2026 for new wards following a Local Government Boundary Commission review. The information on this ward data page is based on ward boundaries that predate these elections. The Office for National Statistics is due to publish 2026 ward boundary information in June / July 2026. Once that has been published Calderdale Dataworks will be updated to include new ward data pages.

14 files

Northowram and Shelf ward map (477.75 kB)
Map of Northowram and Shelf ward, reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey. (updated: one off)
Northowram and Shelf ward demographic profile (LG Inform Plus report)
reports.esd.org.uk/reports/shared?encryptedId=A97ECCA527E51136CFB5664BB812046C7161ED3527658738070F42D83B66A559
Demographic profile of Northowram and Shelf Ward, including Census 2021 information, the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) mid year population statistics, number of people claiming Universal Credit, average house prices, residential property sales figures, and English Indices of Deprivation 2019 income and employment deprivation data. (updated: dependent on source data updates)
Population estimate
dataworks.calderdale.gov.uk/dataset/233x7/population-estimate
The latest population estimate from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), by ward and for Calderdale (updated: annually).
Indices of Deprivation 2025 dashboard
dataworks.calderdale.gov.uk/dashboards/iod2025/
Maps and data from the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 for wards and Lower layer super output areas (LSOA) in Calderdale. Ratios and colours are used to indicate relative deprivation compared to other LSOAs or wards in England.
Calderdale Indices of Deprivation 2025 Northowram and Shelf ward factsheet (254.36 kB)
English Indices of Deprivation 2025 factsheet for the Northowram and Shelf ward. Information for the whole of the Calderdale district can be found at Calderdale IMD 2025 results (https://dataworks.calderdale.gov.uk/dataset/calderdale-imd-2025-results-2wo44) and on the Calderdale IoD 2025 dashboards (https://dataworks.calderdale.gov.uk/dashboards/iod2025/).
Calderdale Indices of Deprivation 2019 Northowram and Shelf ward factsheet (715.37 kB)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 factsheet for the Northowram and Shelf ward. Information for the whole of the Calderdale district can be found at Calderdale IMD 2019 results (https://dataworks.calderdale.gov.uk/dataset/2omod/calderdale-imd-2019-results) and on the Calderdale IoD 2019 dashboards (https://dataworks.calderdale.gov.uk/dashboards/iod/).
Calderdale IMD 2015 Northowram and Shelf Ward Factsheet (406.27 kB)
Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) 2015 factsheet for the Northowram and Shelf ward. Information for the whole Calderdale district can be found at Calderdale IMD 2015 results at LSOA, Neighbourhood and Ward (updated: one off): https://dataworks.calderdale.gov.uk/dataset/2rpn4/calderdale-imd-2015-results-at-lsoa-neighbourhood-and-ward
Public health data for Calderdale wards
dataworks.calderdale.gov.uk/dataset/2omk6/public-health-data
A range of Public health data including population, ethnicity, deprivation, housing, families, life expectancy, accidents, physical and mental health, and older people, plus the Director of Public Health's annual report. (updated: dependent on source data)
Ward elections dashboard
dataworks.calderdale.gov.uk/dashboards/ward-elections/
Data from the all ward elections since 2014 by ward.
Northowram and Shelf ward polling districts map (350.61 kB)
(updated: one off)
Number of electors by ward and polling district
dataworks.calderdale.gov.uk/dataset/233rj/electors-by-ward-and-polling-district
Number of registered electors in Calderdale by ward and polling district.
Anti poverty dashboard
dataworks.calderdale.gov.uk/dashboards/anti-poverty/
A group of selected statistics on poverty in Calderdale by ward and Lower layer super output level (LSOA), including children and older people in poverty, employment, insolvency, benefit claimants, schools, repossessions and life expectancy.
Calderdale wards hex map
tomforth.co.uk/wardexplorer/?options=true&location=Calderdale&data=population
A graphical representation of several data sets at ward level, including population growth and density, the number of jobs, and qualifications, provided by Tom Forth of Imactivate. (updated: dependent on source data)
ONS best fit for Wards, MSOAs and LSOAs
dataworks.calderdale.gov.uk/dataset/24qk6/calderdale-areas-by-postcode
MSOAs and LSOAs do not fit exactly into ward boundaries. The Office for national statistics (ONS) define a 'best fit' for each MSOA and LSOA to determine which ward they sit in. This file shows the ONS best fit as at 31 December 2018. The file also includes the E codes for each ward, MSOA and LSOA.