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Area guide · West Yorkshire

Living in Todmorden

A snapshot of life in Todmorden, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Todmorden is a village in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 12,971. The average house price is £232,885 and the overall crime rate is 106.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Todmorden ranks

Population

12,971

Avg House Price

£232,885

Crime Rate

106.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

87.5%

Avg Download Speed

85 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,603.7

Median Age

41.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Todmorden's detached homes (£486,169) command roughly 2.9× the price of a terraced (£167,307).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Todmorden prices have risen 38% over the last 9 years (£168,918 → £232,885).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£486,169£486,50022
Semi-Detached£293,526£280,00038
Terraced£167,307£155,000168
Flat£202,758£146,00012

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Todmorden is 106.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Todmorden: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

87.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools8
Primary7
Secondary1
% Top two bands87.5%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Castle Hill Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Cornholme Junior, Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Ferney Lee Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Shade Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimaryGood
Todmorden CofE J, I & N SchoolPrimaryGood
Todmorden High School, A SHARE AcademySecondaryGood
Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Todmorden averages 85 Mbps — 15% below the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Todmorden homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 63.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.3
% Rated C or Above63.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,198

Demographics & Economy

Population12,971
Median Age41.7
Median Household Income£29,603.7
Employment Rate54.4%
Owner Occupied61.6%
Degree-Level Qualified27.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Todmorden?
The average house price in Todmorden is £232,885 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Todmorden?
The most affordable entry point in Todmorden is a terraced, with an average price of £167,307.
Is Todmorden a safe place to live?
Todmorden has a recorded crime rate of 106.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Todmorden?
Todmorden has 8 schools in total, with 87.5% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Todmorden?
Average broadband download speeds in Todmorden are around 85 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 87.8% of premises.
How big is Todmorden?
Todmorden is a settlement in West Yorkshire with a population of approximately 12,971.

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