HD7 4AY is a safe, established residential area on Holmfield Drive, 0.5km from Leymoor in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Golcar ward and the Colne Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HD7 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00056182 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLMFIELD DRIVE, HD7 4AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMFIELD DRIVE, HD7 4AY.
338
38
£ 35,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD7 4AY 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 4AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £166k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD7 4AY. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 130,000
7 sales · Mean £ 144,000
Terraced
£ 152,500
2 sales · Mean £ 152,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD7 4AY has low crime rates — 45 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
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School
Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy
Wellhouse Junior and Infant School
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School
Salendine Nook High School Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Express Local0.4 km
- Metro Express0.9 km
- Milnsbridge Newsagents1.0 km
- Scar Lane Filling Station0.3 km
- Wayne Howard and Sons Quality Meats0.6 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- 84 James Street0.8 km
- The Royal British Legion0.1 km
- Golcar Central Liberal Club0.8 km
- Walker Arms0.8 km
- Horse And Groom0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Totstown PlayCafé Huddersfeld0.7 km
- A Little of Everything1.0 km
- Colne Valley Garden Centre0.3 km
- Haveli1.0 km
- Jjs Cafe1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Golcar Fisheries0.4 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.7 km
- Junction Fisheries0.3 km
- Marios0.5 km
- Master Pizza Bar0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Co-operative Local1.0 km
- United Cooperatives Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lockwood2.8 km
- Slaithwaite3.0 km
- Berry Brow3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Scar Lane Sycamore Ave0.1 km
- Scar Lane Sycamore Ave0.1 km
- Scar Lane East St0.1 km
- Scar Lane East St0.1 km
- Sycamore Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HD74AY · Data under Open Government Licence