Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

SCAR TOP, HD7 4DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCAR TOP, HD7 4DT.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates HD7 4DT — age 39, 86% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 50.5% year-on-year.

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

HD7 4DT is a safe, established residential area on Scar Top, 0.4km from Common End in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Golcar ward and the Colne Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, HD7 4DT represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, up 50.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HD7 4DT are sourced from Output Area E00056194 (shared with 8 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 4DT. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 199,000

5 sales · Mean £ 230,800

Terraced

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

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

HD7 4DT has low crime rates — 25 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 offences36
Criminal damage and arson25
Vehicle crime13
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good431 pupils0.5 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Good204 pupils0.6 km
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Wellhouse Junior and Infant School

Good76 pupils0.8 km
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Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy

Good146 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Express Local0.8 km
  • K S Bhullar0.8 km
  • Scar Lane Filling Station0.7 km
  • Wayne Howard and Sons Quality Meats1.0 km
  • Town End Post Office0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • 84 James Street0.3 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.3 km
  • Golcar Central Liberal Club0.4 km
  • Walker Arms0.9 km
  • Wellhouse Village Club0.8 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Golcar Fisheries0.8 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.8 km
  • Junction Fisheries0.1 km
  • Marios0.1 km
  • Master Pizza Bar0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Local0.6 km
  • United Cooperatives Ltd0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Slaithwaite2.6 km
  • Lockwood3.1 km
  • Berry Brow3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Scar Lane Woodville Ave0.0 km
  • Scar Lane Woodville Ave0.1 km
  • Knowl Rd Arthur Street0.1 km
  • Knowl Rd Arthur Street0.2 km
  • Britannia Road Scar Wood0.2 km