Ryburn
Ward in Calderdale, England
| Coordinates: | 53.676, -1.949 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 03 19 |
| Dialling code: | 01422 (Halifax) |
Ryburn is a largely rural ward on the southern side of the Calder Valley in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, taking in a string of stone-built villages and hamlets along the River Ryburn, with Ripponden as the most prominent settlement. The landscape is notable for its steep valley sides, surrounding moorland and reservoirs, which make it popular with walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Historically the area shares the Calder Valley’s textile and mill heritage, with former woollen mills and stone-built infrastructure still visible among modern housing and small businesses. The local economy mixes agriculture, independent trade and a commuting population working in nearby towns such as Halifax and Bradford, while active community groups, pubs and churches keep a strong village feel and several conservation areas protect historic buildings and green spaces.
Postcode districts covering Ryburn
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Leeds 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Bradford 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Oldham 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Burnley 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Huddersfield 6.6 miles10.5 km
- Blackburn 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Bolton 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Stockport 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Salford 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Wakefield 18 miles29 km
- Rochdale 10.1 miles16.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Ripponden Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Barkisland Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Sowerby Bridge Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Greetland and Stainland Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Sowood Built-up area 3 miles4.7 km
- Cragg Vale Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Holywell Green and Stainland Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Outlane Built-up area 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Hebden Royd Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Luddenden Built-up area 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Luddendenfoot Ward 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Mytholmroyd Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
Example postcodes in Ryburn
HX6 1JW, HX6 1HR, HX6 3HY, HX6 4LY, HX6 3NX, HX6 4AN, HX6 4BJ, HX6 4LJ, HX6 4FE … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Manchester Airport 26 miles41.8 km
- Sowerby Bridge Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Mytholmroyd Railway Station 3.9 miles6.3 km
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Schools in Ryburn
- Barkisland C of E VA Primary School Primary
- Ripponden Junior and Infant School Primary
- Rishworth School Independent - all ages
- Riverbank Primary School Independent - special
- Ryburn Valley High School Secondary
- Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary
- St John's Primary School In Rishworth Primary
- St Mary's C of E (VC) J and I School Primary
- Triangle C of E VC Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Blackstone Edge Mountains 4.4 miles7.1 km
- The Shay Stadium Stadium 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Galpharm Stadium Stadium 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Kirklees Priory Historic site 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Spotland Stadium Stadium 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 10.7 miles17.3 km
- The University of Bradford University 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Boundary Park Stadium 11.1 miles17.9 km
- National Media Museum Museum 11.2 miles18 km
- Valley Parade Stadium 11.8 miles19 km
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Turf Moor Stadium 13.9 miles22.4 km