Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

KNOWL ROAD, HD7 4AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNOWL ROAD, HD7 4AN.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 42, HD7 4AN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £170k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 27.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HD7 4AN is a safe, established residential area on Knowl Road, 0.4km from Golcar in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Golcar ward and the Colne Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 27.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HD7 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00056188 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD7 4AN. 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

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 110,000

14 sales · Mean £ 119,825

Flat

£ 135,000

4 sales · Mean £ 132,500

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

Detached

£ 363,500

2 sales · Mean £ 363,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HD7 4AN has low crime rates — 26 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.

Violence and sexual offences35
Criminal damage and arson24
Vehicle crime12
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good431 pupils0.4 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Good204 pupils0.5 km
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Wellhouse Junior and Infant School

Good76 pupils0.7 km
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Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy

Good146 pupils1.1 km
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Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School

Good193 pupils1.4 km
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Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School

Good181 pupils1.4 km
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Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School

Good75 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • 84 James Street0.2 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.5 km
  • Golcar Central Liberal Club0.2 km
  • Walker Arms0.8 km
  • Wellhouse Village Club0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Golcar Fisheries0.9 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway1.0 km
  • Junction Fisheries0.3 km
  • Marios0.1 km
  • Master Pizza Bar0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Local0.5 km
  • United Cooperatives Ltd0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Colne Valley Garden Centre0.8 km
  • Colne Valley Museum0.4 km
  • Haveli0.5 km
  • Jjs Cafe0.5 km
  • The Weavers Shed0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Slaithwaite2.4 km
  • Lockwood3.3 km
  • Berry Brow3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Knowl Rd Arthur Street0.0 km
  • Knowl Rd Arthur Street0.1 km
  • James Street Myrtle Rd0.1 km
  • James Street Myrtle Rd0.1 km
  • Knowl Rd Church Street0.1 km