HD7 6LB is a safe, established residential area on Woods Mount, 0.2km from Scout in Marsden. Administratively it sits within Colne Valley ward and the Colne Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HD7 6LB is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HD7 6LB are sourced from Output Area E00055812 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODS MOUNT, HD7 6LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODS MOUNT, HD7 6LB.
326
38
£ 41,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD7 6LB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
HD7 6LB has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 8.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD7 6LB. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 142,750
2 sales · Mean £ 142,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD7 6LB has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Marsden Junior School
Marsden Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bagstock and Bumble0.7 km
- Marsden Stores0.7 km
- The Paper Shop0.7 km
- The Village0.7 km
- Thomas Shepherdson Ltd0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bao Bros 230.7 km
- Marsden Conservative Club0.7 km
- Marsden Liberal Club0.6 km
- New Inn0.6 km
- The Railway0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Arcade Marsden0.7 km
- Crumbles On The Corner0.7 km
- Katies Homemade Kitchen0.6 km
- Wild Cafe0.9 km
- The Little Lock0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Fu Lin0.8 km
- Marsden Fisheries0.7 km
- Katies Homemade Kitchen0.7 km
- Marios Diner0.7 km
- Marsden Spice And Pizza0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co Operative Food0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marsden1.0 km
- Slaithwaite3.6 km
- Berry Brow8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Woods Mount0.1 km
- Woods Mount0.1 km
- Woods Avenue0.2 km
- Woods Avenue0.2 km
- Carrs Road Meltham Rd0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD76LB · Data under Open Government Licence