HD7 4AB is a safe, established residential area on Handel Street, 0.5km from Golcar in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Golcar ward and the Colne Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, HD7 4AB represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £116k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 20.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HD7 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00056188 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HANDEL STREET, HD7 4AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HANDEL STREET, HD7 4AB.
285
42
£ 35,900 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 42, HD7 4AB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £116k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 20.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD7 4AB. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 129,500
6 sales · Mean £ 131,833
Semi-Detached
£ 165,650
1 sales · Mean £ 165,650
Flat
£ 87,000
2 sales · Mean £ 87,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD7 4AB has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Wellhouse Junior and Infant School
Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School
Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Express Local1.0 km
- K S Bhullar0.9 km
- Scar Lane Filling Station0.8 km
- Town End Post Office0.4 km
- 6-7 Sycamore Court0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- 84 James Street0.2 km
- The Royal British Legion0.5 km
- Golcar Central Liberal Club0.2 km
- Walker Arms0.9 km
- Wellhouse Village Club0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Golcar Fisheries0.9 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.9 km
- Junction Fisheries0.3 km
- Marios0.1 km
- Master Pizza Bar0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Local0.5 km
- United Cooperatives Ltd0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Colne Valley Garden Centre0.8 km
- Colne Valley Museum0.5 km
- Haveli0.5 km
- Jjs Cafe0.5 km
- The Weavers Shed0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Slaithwaite2.5 km
- Lockwood3.3 km
- Berry Brow3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Knowl Rd Arthur Street0.0 km
- Knowl Rd Arthur Street0.0 km
- James Street Myrtle Rd0.1 km
- James Street Myrtle Rd0.1 km
- Knowl Rd Church Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HD74AB · Data under Open Government Licence