Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

MANCHESTER ROAD, HD7 5RP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANCHESTER ROAD, HD7 5RP.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

58%

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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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 38, HD7 5RP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £141k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 17.4% year-on-year.

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

HD7 5RP is a safe, established residential area on Manchester Road, 0.2km from Common End in Linthwaite and Slaithwaite. Administratively it sits within Colne Valley ward and the Colne Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% 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 £141k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 17.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HD7 5RP are sourced from Output Area E00055821 (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 5RP. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 141,500

4 sales · Mean £ 138,000

Semi-Detached

£ 132,500

1 sales · Mean £ 132,500

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

HD7 5RP has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences81
Anti-social behaviour17
Vehicle crime17
Criminal damage and arson14
Burglary11

school Local Schools

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Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy

Good146 pupils0.4 km
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Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School

Good193 pupils0.9 km
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Wellhouse Junior and Infant School

Good76 pupils1.1 km
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Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good431 pupils1.1 km
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Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School

Good181 pupils1.2 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Good204 pupils1.2 km
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Colne Valley High School

Good1385 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Express Local0.8 km
  • K S Bhullar0.4 km
  • Scar Lane Filling Station0.7 km
  • Wayne Howard and Sons Quality Meats0.8 km
  • Mount St. Convenience Store0.7 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • 84 James Street0.8 km
  • Broadoak W.M.C.0.8 km
  • Th Alma1.0 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.6 km
  • Horse And Groom0.7 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.3 km
  • Cowlersley Chinese And Takeaway0.7 km
  • Harry Heywoods Fish And Chips0.0 km
  • Junction Fisheries0.6 km
  • Marios0.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Colne Valley Garden Centre0.7 km
  • Early Birds Cafe1.0 km
  • The Weavers Shed0.8 km
  • Bodyrockerz Cafe0.8 km
  • The Raj Restaurant0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lockwood2.7 km
  • Slaithwaite2.8 km
  • Berry Brow3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Manchester Rd Yew Tree Lane0.0 km
  • Manchester Rd Yew Tree Lane0.0 km
  • Manchester Rd Yew Tree Ln Spurn Pt0.1 km
  • Cowlersley Ln Woodside View0.2 km
  • Cowlersley Ln Woodside View0.2 km