Southowram, Halifax, HX3 9QN

Southowram is a village and former civil parish in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England. It stands on a hilltop between Halifax and Brighouse, on the south side of the Shibden Valley. Northowram lies on the northern side of the valley. Southowram falls within the Town ward of Calderdale Council. The village is included within the Halifax built‑up area as defined by the Office for National Statistics. The locality is identified by the postal district HX 3. The village’s setting on a hilltop offers a distinct position within the surrounding valley, and its inclusion in the Halifax built‑up area indicates a close connection to the larger urban environment while retaining its village character.