HD7 4AR is a safe, established residential area on Scar Lane, 0.4km from Common End in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Golcar ward and the Colne Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, HD7 4AR represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £134k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HD7 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00056182 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCAR LANE, HD7 4AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCAR LANE, HD7 4AR.
338
38
£ 35,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD7 4AR 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.
Area Character
HD7 4AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 74% 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. Property prices are trending up 2.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD7 4AR. The average age is 37.7. 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
Terraced
£ 105,000
23 sales · Mean £ 103,550
Detached
£ 212,000
2 sales · Mean £ 212,000
Flat
£ 82,500
2 sales · Mean £ 82,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD7 4AR has low crime rates — 34 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
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Wellhouse Junior and Infant School
Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Express Local0.7 km
- K S Bhullar0.9 km
- Scar Lane Filling Station0.5 km
- Wayne Howard and Sons Quality Meats0.9 km
- Town End Post Office0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- 84 James Street0.4 km
- The Royal British Legion0.2 km
- Golcar Central Liberal Club0.5 km
- Walker Arms0.8 km
- Wellhouse Village Club1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Golcar Fisheries0.7 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.7 km
- Junction Fisheries0.0 km
- Marios0.2 km
- Master Pizza Bar0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Raj Restaurant0.9 km
- Colne Valley Garden Centre0.5 km
- Colne Valley Museum0.7 km
- Haveli0.7 km
- Jjs Cafe0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Co-operative Local0.7 km
- United Cooperatives Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Slaithwaite2.7 km
- Lockwood3.0 km
- Berry Brow3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Scar Lane Woodville Ave0.0 km
- Scar Lane Woodville Ave0.1 km
- Scar Lane East St0.2 km
- Scar Lane East St0.2 km
- Britannia Road Scar Wood0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD74AR · Data under Open Government Licence