HD7 4RJ is a sought-after residential area on Banks Drive, 0.2km from Golcar in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Golcar ward and the Colne Valley constituency.
For serious buyers, HD7 4RJ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £294k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for HD7 4RJ are sourced from Output Area E00056165 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BANKS DRIVE, HD7 4RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANKS DRIVE, HD7 4RJ.
394
43
£ 45,700 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. HD7 4RJ's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £294k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £294k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD7 4RJ. The average age is 42.6. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 294,000
1 sales · Mean £ 294,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD7 4RJ has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School
Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School
Wellhouse Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Thorpe Green Bowling And Social Club0.5 km
- 84 James Street0.7 km
- The Royal British Legion0.9 km
- Golcar Central Liberal Club0.5 km
- Walker Arms0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Golcar Fisheries0.9 km
- Junction Fisheries0.8 km
- Marios0.7 km
- Imran's Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Paradise Take Away0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Town End Post Office0.4 km
- Golcar Stores0.7 km
- H Copley Traditional Family Butchers0.4 km
- S.T. Shaw Ltd0.4 km
- Slimming World0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- United Cooperatives Ltd0.7 km
- Co-operative Local0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Colne Valley Museum0.5 km
- Haveli0.4 km
- Jjs Cafe0.3 km
- The Weavers Shed0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Slaithwaite2.6 km
- Lockwood3.7 km
- Berry Brow4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Leymoor Rd Hollin Hall Lane0.1 km
- Leymoor Rd Hollin Hall Lane0.1 km
- Leymoor Road Field Head0.2 km
- Leymoor Rd Manor Road0.2 km
- Leymoor Rd Manor Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HD74RJ · Data under Open Government Licence