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About

Greenhead ward lies in the southern part of Huddersfield, within the Kirklees borough. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. It is situated close to the town centre and the University of Huddersfield campus, contributing to a significant student population. The ward includes the distinct neighbourhood of Springwood, known for its local shops and community facilities along Springwood Street.

The geography is marked by its position on rising ground, with streets offering views across the town. Greenhead Park is a central feature, providing extensive green space with formal gardens, sports facilities, and a conservation area. The ward is well-connected by major roads like the A616 and has good public transport links to the wider Huddersfield area and beyond.

Area overview

On average Greenhead has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 230 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Greenhead is £44,212 per year. There are 7 schools in Greenhead: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Greenhead is home to around 21,811 people, with a population density of about 4,938.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
230
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Greenhead Population
21,811
Population density
4,938.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
107.7(+148%)
Public order
30.99(+245%)
Shoplifting
22.92(+166%)
Other theft
19.12(+188%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.65(+28%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,872
40.67%
Pakistani
7,254
33.25%
Other White
997
4.57%
Indian
769
3.53%
Other
564
2.59%
Total population: 21,815

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,099
35.66%
No qualifications
3,721
21.76%
Level 3 (A level)
2,648
15.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,868
10.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,559
9.12%
Total 16+ residents: 17,103

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,661
31.11%
Owns outright
2,478
28.97%
Owns with a mortgage
2,142
25.04%
Other social rented
520
6.08%
Social rents from council
430
5.03%
Total households: 8,553

Property prices in Greenhead

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 in Greenhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £670,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Greenhead 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 Greenhead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£390,000
Flats14£120,000
Semi-Detached31£210,000
Terraced97£137,500

10 years median price trend in Greenhead

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

All postcodes in Greenhead

HD14SP

High Street

HD34BN

Gorse Road

HD15QF

Vernon Avenue

HD14NB

Dudley Avenue

HD14PY

Colwyn Street

HD14JA

Heaton Gardens

HD14TP

Brow Road

HD16EX

Cobcroft Road

HD16HD

Buckrose Terrace

HD22TP

Linden Road

HD22TW

Grimscar Avenue

HD22UE

Norman Road

HD14NU

East View

HD14QL

Heatherfield Road

HD22RH

Platnam Grove

HD22TL

Birkby Hall Road

HD22XR

Bromley Road

HD33AE

Mount

HD33AN

Halifax Road

HD14LS

Cross Cottages

HD14UQ

Back South Street

HD15DY

St Johns Crescent

HD33AS

Halifax Road

HD22QD

Spaines Road

HD34AW

Hollin Avenue

HD14HG

Gledholt Bank

HD14LN

Back Clifton Road

HD14LT

Batley Buildings

HD14LZ

Dudley Road

HD14NE

Eldon Road

HD14NX

Croft House Lane

HD14PD

Syringa Street

HD14PE

Mint Street

HD14QY

Greenhead

HD14SR

Mark Street

HD14DX

Trinity Street

HD14HA

Springwood Hall Gardens

HD14PL

Forrest Avenue

HD14PT

Arncliffe Court

HD14QX

Luck Lane

HD15AF

Cambridge Road

HD15QD

Vernon Avenue

HD22RZ

Abingdon Street

HD22XB

Birkby Hall Road

HD22XW

Storths Road

HD33AW

Halifax Road

HD14EB

Park Drive

HD14HY

Dingle Road

HD14UF

Greenhead

HD16JS

Croft Cottage Lane

HD22DL

Ashleigh Dale

HD22NY

Cowcliffe Hill Road

HD14JG

Larch Road

HD14LW

Lawrence Road

HD14TX

West View

HD16JF

Willow Lane East

HD22AA

Blacker Road

HD14PS

Syringa Street

HD14RX

Colne Street

HD15EY

St Johns Road

HD16HJ

Halifax Old Road

HD22XT

Heathdale Avenue

HD34AQ

New Hey Road

HD14ES

Greenhead Road

HD16HZ

Alder Street

HD16JZ

Shearing Cross Gardens

HD22AH

Bryan Road

HD22AR

Woodfield Court

HD22PB

Scholes Road

HD22SF

Spaines Road

HD22TB

Arnold Street

HD33AP

Glenside Close

HD16LF

Flint Street

HD14PH

Forrest Avenue

HD14PP

Cleveland Road

HD14QF

Broomfield Road

HD16EG

Wormalds Buildings

HD16EJ

Clara Street

HD22FS

Uplands

HD22TG

Nursery Street

HD22TX

Grisedale Avenue

HD34BW

Carr Street

HD15HT

Blacker Road

HD16HL

Miln Road

HD16JJ

Orange Terrace

HD22SW

South Cross Road

HD22XJ

Grange Avenue

HD22XX

Norwood Road

HD34AE

New Hey Road

HD34AF

Luck Lane

HD14NG

Quarry Road

HD14PQ

Colwyn Street

HD14TR

Church Street

HD14UG

South Street

HD14UH

Croft Street

HD16JN

Hawthorne Terrace

HD22BS

Birkby Hall Road

HD22PU

Middlemost Close

HD22XH

Elmfield Road

HD14QZ

Luck Lane

Data Sources

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