Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

EDGE CLOSE, HD7 4DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDGE CLOSE, HD7 4DD.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD7 4DD 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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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates HD7 4DD — age 46, 85% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 4DD is a safe, established residential area on Edge Close, 0.4km from Golcar in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Golcar ward and the Colne Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, HD7 4DD represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.

Census 2021 statistics for HD7 4DD are sourced from Output Area E00056183 (shared with 13 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 4DD. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

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

HD7 4DD has low crime rates — 31 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.

Violence and sexual offences60
Criminal damage and arson32
Anti-social behaviour14
Vehicle crime13
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good431 pupils0.4 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Good204 pupils0.5 km
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Wellhouse Junior and Infant School

Good76 pupils0.9 km
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Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy

Good146 pupils1.2 km
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Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School

Good181 pupils1.3 km
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Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School

Good193 pupils1.5 km
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Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School

Good75 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Thorpe Green Bowling And Social Club0.6 km
  • 84 James Street0.4 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.4 km
  • Golcar Central Liberal Club0.3 km
  • Walker Arms0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Express Local0.8 km
  • Scar Lane Filling Station0.7 km
  • Town End Post Office0.5 km
  • Golcar Stores0.2 km
  • H Copley Traditional Family Butchers0.5 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Golcar Fisheries0.7 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.9 km
  • Junction Fisheries0.2 km
  • Marios0.2 km
  • Imran's Indian Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • United Cooperatives Ltd0.7 km
  • Co-operative Local0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Colne Valley Garden Centre0.7 km
  • Colne Valley Museum0.6 km
  • Haveli0.6 km
  • Jjs Cafe0.6 km
  • The Weavers Shed0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Slaithwaite2.7 km
  • Lockwood3.2 km
  • Berry Brow3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Scar Lane Woodville Ave0.2 km
  • Knowl Rd Arthur Street0.2 km
  • Knowl Rd Arthur Street0.2 km
  • Scar Lane Woodville Ave0.2 km
  • Knowl Rd Church Street0.3 km