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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, roughly 1.7× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 20.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dalton is £45,375 per year. The median sale price in Dalton is £185,000 (around £222 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £155,000 and £240,000. There are 7 schools in Dalton: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 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
20.2%
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

Median price: £185,000
Price per sq ft: £222
Sales (last 12 months): 195
Typical range (middle 50%): £155K – £240K

Based on 195 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Dalton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,500 up to £692,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dalton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£356,500£263
Semi-Detached91£185,000£226
Terraced74£159,975£210
Flats2£93,750£161

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dalton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dalton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£78,475£129,000£100,000
2017£227,000£90,000£126,000£88,000
2018£212,000£62,000£133,000£113,000
2019£237,000£83,250£147,750£102,250
2020£225,000£82,500£138,250£105,000
2021£290,500£74,813£163,250£120,000
2022£260,000£65,000£172,000£130,000
2023£280,000£63,250£171,500£131,000
2024£343,750£71,500£180,000£143,000
2025£330,000£77,500£185,000£146,000
2026£353,000£82,500£180,000£167,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dalton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dalton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£129£155£122
2017£202£118£158£113
2018£211£137£163£135
2019£210£119£163£134
2020£216£139£170£139
2021£243£96£186£152
2022£236£126£203£178
2023£272£102£209£168
2024£270£134£212£184
2025£243£160£227£185
2026£262£156£221£217
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dalton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Dalton ward.

Local councillors

Munir Ahmed

Dalton - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party