Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

SCAR LANE, HD7 4AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCAR LANE, HD7 4AU.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD7 4AU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HD7 4AU spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 32.6% year-on-year.

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

HD7 4AU is a safe, established residential area on Scar Lane, 0.4km from Common End in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Golcar ward and the Colne Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £180k, up 32.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HD7 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00056182 (shared with 4 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 4AU. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

13 sales · Mean £ 186,461

Terraced

£ 137,500

8 sales · Mean £ 140,125

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

HD7 4AU has low crime rates — 35 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 offences73
Criminal damage and arson35
Vehicle crime15
Public order13
Burglary12

school Local Schools

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Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good431 pupils0.8 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Good204 pupils0.8 km
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Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School

Good181 pupils0.9 km
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Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy

Good146 pupils0.9 km
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Wellhouse Junior and Infant School

Good76 pupils1.2 km
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Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School

Good193 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Express Local0.5 km
  • K S Bhullar0.9 km
  • Scar Lane Filling Station0.3 km
  • Wayne Howard and Sons Quality Meats0.6 km
  • Town End Post Office0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • 84 James Street0.7 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.0 km
  • Golcar Central Liberal Club0.7 km
  • Walker Arms0.8 km
  • Horse And Groom0.8 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Totstown PlayCafé Huddersfeld0.8 km
  • Colne Valley Garden Centre0.3 km
  • Colne Valley Museum0.9 km
  • Haveli0.9 km
  • Jjs Cafe0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Golcar Fisheries0.5 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.6 km
  • Junction Fisheries0.2 km
  • Marios0.4 km
  • Master Pizza Bar0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Co-operative Local0.9 km
  • United Cooperatives Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lockwood2.8 km
  • Slaithwaite2.9 km
  • Berry Brow3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Scar Lane East St0.0 km
  • Scar Lane East St0.1 km
  • Scar Lane Sycamore Ave0.2 km
  • Scar Lane Sycamore Ave0.2 km
  • Britannia Road Holme Mills Ind Est0.2 km