HD7 4DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Leymoor in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Golcar ward and the Colne Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HD7 4DE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for HD7 4DE are sourced from Output Area E00056173 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HD7 4DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HD7 4DE.
193
47
£ 35,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD7 4DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 60% social renting, HD7 4DE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD7 4DE. The average age is 47.5. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD7 4DE has low crime rates — 37 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
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School
Salendine Nook High School Academy
Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy
Wellhouse Junior and Infant School
Reinwood Infant and Nursery School
Reinwood Community Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Express Local0.6 km
- Metro Express0.9 km
- Scar Lane Filling Station0.6 km
- Wayne Howard and Sons Quality Meats0.8 km
- Town End Post Office0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- 84 James Street0.9 km
- Longwood Bowling Club0.7 km
- The Royal British Legion0.5 km
- Golcar Central Liberal Club0.8 km
- Walker Arms0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Totstown PlayCafé Huddersfeld0.6 km
- Colne Valley Garden Centre0.6 km
- Haveli1.0 km
- Jjs Cafe0.9 km
- The Weavers Shed0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Golcar Fisheries0.2 km
- Luigis0.7 km
- Junction Fisheries0.6 km
- Marios0.7 km
- Master Pizza Bar0.2 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Co-operative Local1.0 km
- United Cooperatives Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lockwood3.0 km
- Slaithwaite3.2 km
- Berry Brow3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Sycamore Ave Elmfield Avenue0.1 km
- Sycamore Ave Elmfield Avenue0.2 km
- Leymoor Road Darbyfields0.2 km
- Leymoor Road Darbyfields0.2 km
- Sycamore Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HD74DE · Data under Open Government Licence