HD7 4DY is a safe, established residential area on Scarhouse 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 4DY represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k.
Census 2021 statistics for HD7 4DY are sourced from Output Area E00056195 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCARHOUSE LANE, HD7 4DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCARHOUSE LANE, HD7 4DY.
278
36
£ 35,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HD7 4DY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 86% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD7 4DY. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 130,000
11 sales · Mean £ 129,068
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD7 4DY has low crime rates — 24 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
Wellhouse Junior and Infant School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School
Colne Valley High School
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School
Linthwaite Clough J I & Early Years Unit
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- K S Bhullar0.7 km
- Scar Lane Filling Station0.9 km
- Town End Post Office0.6 km
- Golcar Stores0.2 km
- H Copley Traditional Family Butchers0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- 84 James Street0.2 km
- Broadoak W.M.C.1.0 km
- The Royal British Legion0.6 km
- Golcar Central Liberal Club0.3 km
- Wellhouse Village Club0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Hong Kong Takeaway0.9 km
- Junction Fisheries0.3 km
- Marios0.2 km
- Hing Loon0.9 km
- Paradise Take Away0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Local0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Colne Valley Garden Centre0.9 km
- Colne Valley Museum0.6 km
- Haveli0.6 km
- Jjs Cafe0.6 km
- The Weavers Shed0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Slaithwaite2.4 km
- Lockwood3.2 km
- Berry Brow3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Station Rd Station Lane0.1 km
- James Street Myrtle Rd0.1 km
- James Street Myrtle Rd0.1 km
- Station Rd Fern Lea Grove0.2 km
- Station Rd Fern Lea Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD74DY · Data under Open Government Licence