Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

WYVERNE ROAD, HD7 4BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYVERNE ROAD, HD7 4BY.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 95% owner-occupation and an average age of 55, HD7 4BY is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 13.8% year-on-year.

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

HD7 4BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wyverne Road, 0.4km from Leymoor in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Golcar ward and the Colne Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, HD7 4BY represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 55) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, down 13.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HD7 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00056180 (shared with 5 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 4BY. The average age is 55.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

15 sales · Mean £ 199,430

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

HD7 4BY has low crime rates — 39 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 offences85
Criminal damage and arson39
Vehicle crime19
Public order16
Anti-social behaviour15

school Local Schools

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Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good431 pupils0.6 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Good204 pupils0.6 km
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Wellhouse Junior and Infant School

Good76 pupils1.1 km
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Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School

Good181 pupils1.1 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 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Thorpe Green Bowling And Social Club0.5 km
  • 84 James Street0.5 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.2 km
  • Golcar Central Liberal Club0.5 km
  • Walker Arms0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Express Local0.6 km
  • Scar Lane Filling Station0.5 km
  • Wayne Howard and Sons Quality Meats0.9 km
  • Town End Post Office0.6 km
  • Golcar Stores0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Totstown PlayCafé Huddersfeld0.9 km
  • The Raj Restaurant0.9 km
  • Colne Valley Garden Centre0.5 km
  • Colne Valley Museum0.7 km
  • Haveli0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Golcar Fisheries0.5 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.8 km
  • Junction Fisheries0.2 km
  • Marios0.3 km
  • Imran's Indian Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • United Cooperatives Ltd0.5 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Co-operative Local0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Slaithwaite2.8 km
  • Lockwood3.1 km
  • Berry Brow3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Scar Lane East St0.2 km
  • Scar Lane Woodville Ave0.2 km
  • Scar Lane East St0.2 km
  • Scar Lane Woodville Ave0.2 km
  • Knowl Rd Arthur Street0.3 km