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Colne Valley

About

Colne Valley ward is located in the southern part of Kirklees, West Yorkshire. It covers a mix of rural and semi-rural areas, including villages like Marsden, Slaithwaite, and Linthwaite. The ward is named after the River Colne, which runs through the valley, shaping its landscape. The area is known for its historic mills, many of which have been repurposed for modern use. The Pennine hills provide a scenic backdrop, with walking trails like the Colne Valley Circular attracting outdoor enthusiasts.

The ward has strong transport links, including the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and the TransPennine rail line connecting it to Manchester and Leeds. Local economies are supported by small businesses, agriculture, and tourism. Community events, such as the Slaithwaite Moonraking Festival, highlight the area's cultural heritage. Schools and community centres serve the scattered population, maintaining a sense of cohesion despite the ward's varied geography.

Area overview

On average Colne Valley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Colne Valley is £40,788 per year. There are 12 schools in Colne Valley: 11 primary (0 Outstanding and 8 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Colne Valley

HD75TP

Blackmoorfoot Road

HD75TR

Blackmoorfoot Road

HD76AG

Marsden & Pole Moor

HD76BN

Brougham Road

HD76EU

Peel Street

HD76EZ

Manchester Road (Clough Head)

HD76JW

Carrs Road

HD33AR

New Hey Road

HD75FG

Chain Road

HD74EZ

Lees Mill Lane

HD74NX

Chapel Street

HD75FD

Canal View

HD75FE

Canal View

HD75PA

Stones Lane

HD75LS

Linfit Fold

HD75NZ

Holyoake Avenue

HD75PQ

Upper Clough Road

HD75SX

Heath Close

HD76ES

Manchester Road (Clough Head)

HD76HH

Mount Road

HD76JT

Gate Head

HD33FW

Back O'wall

HD45XA

Ladybower Avenue

HD75AA

Spa Fields

HD75BD

New Street

HD75BS

Crimble Bank

HD75FL

Cowlersley & Milnsbridge

HD75HQ

Ned Lane

HD75HY

Lingards Road

HD75LF

Linfit Lane

HD75QE

Lees Mill Lane

HD75QT

Gordon Terrace

HD75QW

Bargate

HD75TU

Holt Head Road

HD76AQ

Grange Avenue

HD76BR

Derby Terrace

HD76DB

Fall Lane

HD76EJ

Manchester Road (Clough Head)

HD76HJ

Mount Road

HD76NE

Marsden & Pole Moor

HD33FJ

Marsden Gate

HD33FY

Burcote Drive

HD75AH

Howgate Road

HD75BY

Fieldhouse Drive

HD75DY

Pretoria Street

HD75EN

Meal Hill Lane

HD75EX

Meadow Lane

HD75JD

Old Lane

HD75LT

Manchester Road (Linthwaite)

HD75PY

Holt Head Road

HD75SF

Royd House Lane

HD76AN

Dirker Avenue

HD76BS

Peel Street

HD76LH

Deer Hill Close

HD76NP

Greenfield Road

HD79BG

Spa Fields

HD75HW

Slaithwaite & Linthwaite

HD74JP

Bank End Road

HD75BH

James Street

HD75DD

Viaduct Street

HD75DN

Longlands Road

HD75EY

Campinot Vale

HD75FH

Slaithwaite & Linthwaite

HD75HB

Rotcher Lane

HD75JZ

Commercial Street

HD75QA

Linfit Fold

HD75UN

Low Westwood Lane

HD75UR

Surat Road

HD76AE

Warehouse Hill Road

HD76AP

Dirker Bank Road

HD76DW

Manchester Road (Clough Head)

HD76LJ

Boulder Gate

HD76NQ

Reddisher Road

HD76NR

Blake Lea Lane

HD33FQ

Crimea Lane

HD33YS

Back Green

HD74NH

Nettleton Hill Road

HD74ND

Grand Stand

HD74NG

Hollin Hall Lane

HD75EP

Sandwell Street

HD75HG

Britannia Road

HD75LN

Gordon Street

HD75NR

Waingate

HD75QS

Manchester Road (Linthwaite)

HD75SY

Gillroyd Lane

HD75TL

Heights Drive

HD76AL

Grange Street

HD76BY

Market Place

HD76JH

Carrs Road

HD76JR

Gate Head

HD76LW

Marsden & Pole Moor

HD74EU

Upper Wellhouse Road

HD74PP

Wholestone Gate

HD74PQ

Taylor Lane

HD75EU

Crimble Bank

HD75FA

Chain Road

HD75LJ

Bridley Drive

HD75PF

High House Lane

HD75SU

Heights Drive

HD75UP

Clough House Lane