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Dalton

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 204 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

204

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Dalton Population

17,429

Population density

1,352.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

101.73(+134%)

Public order

28.17(+214%)

Shoplifting

26.97(+213%)

Anti-social behaviour

19.62(+42%)

Other theft

17.56(+164%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

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

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

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 155 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Dalton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	15	£315,000	£236,500	£282,500	£382,500	£609,000
Flats	1	£80,000	£80,000	£80,000	£80,000	£80,000
Semi-Detached	77	£195,000	£130,100	£169,000	£242,000	£282,300
Terraced	62	£148,000	£77,400	£114,375	£175,000	£215,125

10 years median price trend in Dalton

All postcodes in Dalton

HD59ET

Coniston Mews

HD59HX

Grosvenor Road

HD50DG

New Street

HD50PE

Cockley Hill Lane

HD50PW

Bog Green Lane

HD59JL

Briarfield Gardens

HD59UW

Albany Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail