Is HD4 7EJ a safe place to live?

Yes, HD4 7EJ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 37 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in HD4 7EJ?

The average property price in HD4 7EJ is currently around £235k.

What is the population of HD4 7EJ?

The population for the HD4 7EJ area is approximately 345 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

SHERWOOD DRIVE, HD4 7EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERWOOD DRIVE, HD4 7EJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

345

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 37,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10

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8/10

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2/10

workEmployment

8/10

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1/10

paymentsAffluence

7/10

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9/10

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9/10

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9/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HD4 7EJ spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £235k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HD4 7EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sherwood Drive, 0.5km from Netherton in Kirklees. Administratively it sits within Crosland Moor and Netherton ward and the Colne Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.

Census 2021 statistics for HD4 7EJ are sourced from Output Area E00055873 (shared with 9 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 HD4 7EJ. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%

Asian / British Asian1.1%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 235,500

2 sales · Mean £ 235,500

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

HD4 7EJ has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences39

Shoplifting13

Burglary6

Criminal damage and arson6

Public order4

school Local Schools

South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

Good208 pupils0.3 km

Netherton Infant and Nursery School

Good198 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Co-op0.1 km
SPAR0.2 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Netherton Conservative Club0.3 km
Beaumont Arms0.2 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Toast0.1 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby

Ariannas Butties0.2 km
Chi Chini Pizza Takeaway0.1 km
Netherton Spice0.2 km
The Netherton Chippy0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Berry Brow1.6 km
Honley2.4 km
Lockwood2.7 km

Bus Stops

Meltham Rd Chapel St0.1 km
Henry Frederick Avenue0.1 km
Chapel Street Tunnel St0.1 km
Chapel Street Tunnel St0.1 km
Henry Frederick Avenue0.1 km