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.
WYVERNE ROAD, HD7 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYVERNE ROAD, HD7 4BY.
245
55
£ 35,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School
Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: HD74BY · Data under Open Government Licence