The Sowerby Bridge 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.
Sowerby Bridge ward is south-east of Halifax, and lies mainly on the north side of the Calder Valley. As well as the town of Sowerby Bridge, it covers the residential areas of Willow Field, Pye Nest and Upper Washer Lane, and also the landmark of Wainhouse Tower. There is industrial development along the River Calder, and retail and leisure facilities in Wharf Street and the Rochdale Canal Basin. The ward is served by several main roads and the railway. Sowerby Bridge railway station is close to the town centre.
For schools data at ward level, see Schools data by ward.
New ward information 2026: There will be local (district) elections on 7th 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.
