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About

Dalton ward is situated in the eastern part of Kirklees, primarily encompassing the Huddersfield suburb of Dalton. The area is largely residential, featuring a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Its landscape includes green spaces like the Dalton Bank recreation ground. Local commerce is centred along the main thoroughfares, providing essential services and shops for the community.

The ward is anchored by several primary schools and community facilities, including the Dalton Community Centre. A notable local landmark is the Dalton Mills complex, a historic former textile mill that stands as a reminder of the area's industrial past. Dalton Park offers a sizable area for outdoor leisure, contributing to the ward's balance of built and natural environments.

Area overview

On average Dalton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 196 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dalton is £45,370 per year. There are 8 schools in Dalton: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dalton is home to around 17,429 people, with a population density of about 1,352.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
196
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dalton Population
17,429
Population density
1,352.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
96.79(+119%)
Shoplifting
29.15(+233%)
Public order
25.13(+185%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.48(+43%)
Other theft
16.75(+152%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,447
71.41%
Pakistani
1,058
6.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
670
3.84%
Other White
546
3.13%
Caribbean
501
2.87%
Total population: 17,430

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,537
25.4%
No qualifications
3,082
22.14%
Level 3 (A level)
2,424
17.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,921
13.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,481
10.64%
Total 16+ residents: 13,923

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,534
33.06%
Owns with a mortgage
2,043
26.65%
Social rents from council
1,353
17.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,281
16.71%
Other social rented
228
2.97%
Total households: 7,666

Property prices in Dalton

Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 in Dalton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £692,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dalton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dalton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced69£147,500
Flats4£77,500
Detached28£335,000
Semi-Detached92£189,500

10 years median price trend in Dalton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dalton.

All postcodes in Dalton

HD59BS

Silver Street

HD50DU

Chimes Court

HD50EX

St Pauls Road

HD50HZ

Bargreen

HD50JB

New Road

HD50JU

Southlands

HD50LY

Moorside Terrace

HD50QZ

Jagger Lane

HD59BY

Broad Lane

HD59EA

Church Street

HD59EL

Kirkstone Avenue

HD59HQ

Grosvenor Road

HD59JA

Henley Croft

HD59RH

Arkenmore

HD59UG

Tolson Crescent

HD59XS

Round Wood Avenue

HD16NG

Leeds Road

HD16BZ

Diamond Street

HD16PF

Leeds Road Retail Park

HD50ER

The Paddock

HD50PG

Cockley Hill Lane

HD50QY

Jagger Lane

HD59DU

Church Lane

HD59ER

Patterdale Drive

HD59JE

Westfield Court

HD59NJ

Rawthorpe Lane

HD59RL

Thorp Pyn Croft

HD59RQ

Arkenmore

HD59UJ

Kelso Grove

WF140ED

Waterside Walk

HD21FE

Ashgrove Road

HD59TR

Dalton Green Lane

HD16BE

Lower Fitzwilliam Street

HD50AB

Waterloo Road

HD50DD

Shop Lane

HD50EF

Stafford Hill Lane

HD50EZ

Edale Close

HD50JA

New Road

HD50JG

Bankfield Lane

HD50LG

Stoney Ford Lane

HD59DP

Highroyd Lane

HD59NU

Rawthorpe Lane

HD59PF

Bradley Mills Road

HD59PL

Bradley Mills Road

HD59QS

North Carr Croft

HD59SJ

Second Avenue

HD59SU

Nettleton Road

HD59TL

Picton Way

HD16QB

Emerald Street

HD15DQ

Green Street

HD11SR

Old Leeds Road

HD16PW

Town Terrace

HD21YX

Sands Terrace

HD50HY

Barcroft

HD50PX

Wheatley Terrace

HD59LW

Sunbury Grove

HD59NW

Brown Royd Avenue

HD59RB

Harpe Inge

HD50HU

Medway

WF140EB

Waterside Walk

HD16PN

Town Avenue

HD21XU

Leeds Road

HD21YW

Leeds Road

HD50EG

Stafford Hill Lane

HD50EH

North Hill Drive

HD50ES

Lane Side

HD50LR

Moorside Road

HD50LT

Second Avenue

HD58AE

The Avenue

HD58AF

Elmfield Terrace

HD59DF

Leef Street

HD59QZ

Harpe Inge

HD59SG

Long Lane

HD59SS

Briggate

HD16QX

Quay Street

HD16BT

Hillhouse Lane

HD50DS

Doctors Row

HD50EQ

Orchard Road

HD50HF

Sunnyhill Avenue

HD50LQ

Newbury Walk

HD50NB

Parkside

HD58AD

Handel Terrace

HD59HB

Grand Cross Road

HD59LT

Dyson Street

HD59QL

Dalton Clowes

HD59QN

Ridgeway

HD59SN

Long Lane

HD59UH

Dalton Green Lane

HD59XN

Wakefield Road

HD59AA

Wakefield Road

HD11TA

Southgate

HD16PL

Town Crescent

HD50HR

New Road

HD50JR

Hillside

HD50PY

Boyfe Hall

HD59LG

Longfield Avenue

HD59LR

Walton Croft

HD59QU

Holays

HD59SR

Long Lane

HD59TU

Tolson Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.