HD7 4BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Edge View, 0.4km from Golcar in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Golcar ward and the Colne Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k.
Census 2021 statistics for HD7 4BZ are sourced from Output Area E00056180 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDGE VIEW, HD7 4BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDGE VIEW, HD7 4BZ.
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
Average age 55, 95% owned. HD7 4BZ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD7 4BZ. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 169,000
5 sales · Mean £ 183,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD7 4BZ has low crime rates — 32 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
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School
Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Thorpe Green Bowling And Social Club0.5 km
- 84 James Street0.4 km
- The Royal British Legion0.3 km
- Golcar Central Liberal Club0.4 km
- Walker Arms0.6 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Express Local0.7 km
- Scar Lane Filling Station0.6 km
- Wayne Howard and Sons Quality Meats1.0 km
- Town End Post Office0.5 km
- Golcar Stores0.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Golcar Fisheries0.6 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.9 km
- Junction Fisheries0.2 km
- Marios0.2 km
- Imran's Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- United Cooperatives Ltd0.6 km
- Co-operative Local0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Colne Valley Garden Centre0.6 km
- Colne Valley Museum0.6 km
- Haveli0.6 km
- Jjs Cafe0.6 km
- The Weavers Shed0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Slaithwaite2.7 km
- Lockwood3.2 km
- Berry Brow3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Scar Lane Woodville Ave0.2 km
- Scar Lane Woodville Ave0.2 km
- Knowl Rd Arthur Street0.2 km
- Knowl Rd Arthur Street0.2 km
- Scar Lane East St0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HD74BZ · Data under Open Government Licence