Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

ING HEAD, HD7 5LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ING HEAD, HD7 5LR.

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Population

419

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD7 5LR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

HD7 5LR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

HD7 5LR is a safe, established residential area on Ing Head, 0.5km from Slaithwaite in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite. Administratively it sits within Colne Valley ward and the Colne Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, HD7 5LR represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k.

Census 2021 statistics for HD7 5LR are sourced from Output Area E00055800 (shared with 6 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 5LR. The average age is 37.0. 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 Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

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

HD7 5LR has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences31
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime7
Drugs5
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Nields Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good187 pupils1.0 km
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Linthwaite Clough J I & Early Years Unit

Good303 pupils1.0 km
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Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

Good167 pupils1.3 km
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Colne Valley High School

Good1385 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Cohens Chemist0.6 km
  • Hadfields Bakers0.6 km
  • Ashbys Deli0.6 km
  • Bottomley's Newsagents0.6 km
  • Green Valley Grocery0.6 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Shoulder Of Mutton0.7 km
  • Slaithwaite Wmc0.9 km
  • Commercial Hotel0.6 km
  • Linthwaite Hall Working Mens Bowling Club0.2 km
  • Silent Woman Hotel0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Empire House0.6 km
  • Om Is Where The Heart Is, The Studio0.5 km
  • Acorn & Pip0.6 km
  • Culture Co Holding Limited0.6 km
  • Vanilla Bean0.6 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Marhaba0.6 km
  • Slawt Chippy0.6 km
  • Yaad Gaar Asian And Pizza Takeaway0.6 km
  • Chopsticks, Pasford House0.7 km
  • Da Vincis Pizza0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • The Co Operative Food0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Slaithwaite0.5 km
  • Marsden4.5 km
  • Berry Brow4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Manchester Rd Spring Grove0.0 km
  • Manchester Rd Spring Grove0.1 km
  • Manchester Road Linfit Fold0.2 km
  • Manchester Road Linfit Fold0.2 km
  • Manchester Rd Spa Lane0.2 km