Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

MEADOW LANE, HD7 5EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW LANE, HD7 5EX.

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Population

424

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD7 5EX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

HD7 5EX is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 28.3% year-on-year.

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

HD7 5EX is a safe, established residential area on Meadow Lane, 0.2km from Hill Top in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite. Administratively it sits within Colne Valley ward and the Colne Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, HD7 5EX represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £304k, down 28.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HD7 5EX are sourced from Output Area E00055791 (shared with 8 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 5EX. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 292,000

15 sales · Mean £ 284,566

Detached

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

Terraced

£ 265,000

5 sales · Mean £ 275,400

Flat

£ 210,000

4 sales · Mean £ 216,875

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

HD7 5EX has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting27
Violence and sexual offences25
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime6
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

Good167 pupils0.6 km
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Nields Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good187 pupils0.8 km
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Wilberlee Junior and Infant School

Good77 pupils1.1 km
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Clough Head Junior and Infant School

Good85 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Slaithwaite Band Club0.7 km
  • Vineyard Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • Commercial Hotel0.5 km
  • Silent Woman Hotel0.5 km
  • Slaithwaite Cricket Club0.2 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Hill Top Village Fisheries0.2 km
  • Chopsticks, Pasford House0.5 km
  • Da Vincis Pizza0.7 km
  • Ruddi's0.5 km
  • Slawit Spice0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Ashbys Deli0.6 km
  • Bottomley's Newsagents0.5 km
  • Green Valley Grocery0.5 km
  • Mujeed Bros0.3 km
  • Slaithwaite Mutual Aid0.6 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Anello Pizza0.6 km
  • Destination0.5 km
  • The Handmade Bakery0.6 km
  • The Little Bridge Cafe0.6 km
  • Ashby's Chicken Shack0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • The Co Operative Food0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Spinning Mill House B & B0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Slaithwaite0.5 km
  • Marsden4.1 km
  • Lockwood5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Royd St Grove Street0.2 km
  • Royd St Grove Street0.2 km
  • Royd St Hawthorn Road0.3 km
  • Royd St Hawthorn Road0.3 km
  • Bank Gate Royd Street0.3 km