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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.

Data Sources

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