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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 228 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
228
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
107.24(+143%)
Public order
29.62(+235%)
Shoplifting
24.9(+184%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.16(+27%)
Other theft
18.11(+172%)
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 180 recent sales, the median property price is £158,975 in Greenhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £832,500.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greenhead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached19£345,000£2,538
Flats11£95,000£1,578
Semi-Detached39£230,000£2,284
Terraced111£135,000£1,698

10 years median price trend in Greenhead

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

All postcodes in Greenhead

HD16HJ

Halifax Old Road

HD15HD

Tanfield Road

HD14NU

East View

HD16HY

Bradford Road

HD22RN

Yew Street

HD22YD

Norwood Road

HD16EH

Eleanor Street

HD22XA

Birkby Hall Road

HD14LZ

Dudley Road

HD15RD

Edgerton Green

HD14LJ

Grasmere Road

HD16DZ

Bradford Road

HD22UX

Wheathouse Road

HD14TR

Church Street

HD14LD

Westbourne Road

HD14HE

Gledholt Bank

HD15QX

Edgerton Grove Road

HD34AE

New Hey Road

HD14QQ

Link Road

HD16JN

Hawthorne Terrace

HD22TD

Sufton Street

HD16LF

Flint Street

HD14QN

Heatherfield Crescent

HD15RA

Edgerton Road

HD14RZ

Birkhouse Lane

HD14TT

Wren Street

HD16EF

Hillhouse Lane

HD22SZ

Woodland Rise

HD22PF

Birklands Road

HD22PQ

Brayside Avenue

HD14QU

Luck Lane

HD16LD

Alder Street

HD14QE

Broomfield Terrace

HD22UD

Norman Road

HD15ET

Filbert Street

HD33AA

Edgerton Road

HD14HS

Park Drive South

HD16EW

Bradford Road

HD34ES

Shires Fold

HD14SW

New Street

HD16EZ

Wasp Nest Road

HD22DQ

Greenroyd Croft

HD14HR

Gledholt Road

HD14HX

Heaton Road

HD14NA

Batley Avenue

HD15EP

Bay Hall Common Road

HD14EZ

Greenhead Road

HD14NS

Abbot Street

HD22SN

Halifax Old Road

HD22UT

Northbank Road

HD16JS

Croft Cottage Lane

HD16HU

Lower Viaduct Street

HD14PN

Cleveland Road

HD14RR

The Triangle

HD14DX

Trinity Street

HD14EE

Vernon Avenue

HD22SD

Spaines Road

HD16LG

Flint Street

HD15QE

Vernon Close

HD14JN

Beech Street

HD14HJ

Heaton Park Villas

HD22GA

Rosehill Drive

HD14LT

Batley Buildings

HD22TW

Grimscar Avenue

HD14NW

Glebe Street

HD14SE

Shires Hill

HD16HP

Halifax Old Road

HD34AF

Luck Lane

HD22UE

Norman Road

HD22PU

Middlemost Close

HD15QQ

Mountjoy Road

HD22XS

Storths Road

HD15PU

Fitzwilliam Street

HD16JP

Willow Lane East

HD16JE

Bradford Road

HD22NZ

Clough Road

HD34AT

Hollin Terrace

HD14JD

Heaton Fold Lane

HD16JW

Holly Terrace

HD22AA

Blacker Road

HD14LR

Holme Place

HD22AF

Deveron Grove

HD15QG

Mountjoy Road

HD14SQ

Hill Top Road

HD22BN

Birkby Fold

HD22AN

Kaffir Road

HD14RA

Luck Lane

HD14LU

Waverley Terrace

HD34AP

Smiths Avenue

HD16JG

Laburnum Terrace

HD15HB

Osborne Road

HD15BW

St Johns Road

HD22RW

Halifax Old Road

HD22UZ

Birkby Hall Road

HD14NT

Mitre Street

HD34AS

Hollin Nook

HD16LN

Back Beech Terrace

HD14PH

Forrest Avenue

HD14PE

Mint Street

HD22QD

Spaines Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.