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.
MEADOW LANE, HD7 5EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW LANE, HD7 5EX.
424
42
£ 40,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Nields Junior Infant and Nursery School
Wilberlee Junior and Infant School
Clough Head Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- The Co Operative Food0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: HD75EX · Data under Open Government Licence