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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

HD14SR

Mark Street

HD22PT

Willow Bank

HD22AQ

Ellerslie Court

HD33AB

Luther Place

HD14NY

Croft House Lane

HD14SP

High Street

HD33AL

Hungerford Road

HD14HZ

Heaton Road

HD14SL

Quaker Lane

HD22UW

Wheathouse Road

HD33AQ

Marsh Grove Road

HD22TB

Arnold Street

HD22FL

Croft Gardens

HD14DU

Trinity Street

HD14UF

Greenhead

HD14ES

Greenhead Road

HD15HS

Blacker Road

HD14PY

Colwyn Street

HD14PP

Cleveland Road

HD14ED

Vernon Avenue

HD22DL

Ashleigh Dale

HD14JL

Branch Street

HD15EA

St Johns Road

HD14PS

Syringa Street

HD14HA

Springwood Hall Gardens

HD22XD

Birkby Hall Road

HD15HH

Blacker Road

HD22RU

Cobcroft Road

HD22TL

Birkby Hall Road

HD15HP

Bens Avenue

HD14UG

South Street

HD14TL

Stoney Battery Road

HD22TF

Crescent Road

HD22PH

South Cross Road

HD22XX

Norwood Road

HD22TG

Nursery Street

HD34BW

Carr Street

HD34AN

Smiths Avenue

HD22TT

Bleasdale Avenue

HD15NE

New North Road

HD15HF

Dorset Street

HD16HD

Buckrose Terrace

HD22TX

Grisedale Avenue

HD14QD

Broomfield Road

HD14NF

Shakespeare Buildings

HD16JL

Rose Terrace

HD15EY

St Johns Road

HD14LL

Clifton Road

HD15HN

Blacker Road

HD22XP

Lynndale Avenue

HD34AW

Hollin Avenue

HD14SJ

High Street

HD22TJ

Birkby Hall Road

HD14PX

James Mason Court

HD14QY

Greenhead

HD16HN

Ash Street

HD14QZ

Luck Lane

HD14US

Wren Street

HD15QD

Vernon Avenue

HD22TU

Grimscar Avenue

HD16JR

Bradford Road

HD33AD

Edgerton Road

HD22BP

Birkby Hall Road

HD22XR

Bromley Road

HD14PB

Abb Street

HD22BG

Birkby Lodge Road

HD16EG

Wormalds Buildings

HD22FP

High Brooms

HD14JB

Heaton Road

HD22BH

George Avenue

HD14HG

Gledholt Bank

HD22BR

Rossefield Avenue

HD22AR

Woodfield Court

HD14HD

Gledholt Road

HD14EB

Park Drive

HD22PX

Norwood Road

HD22UY

Wheathouse Terrace

HD22SP

Halifax Old Road

HD22YE

Norwood Road

HD22XQ

Beechfield Road

HD14NP

Glebe Street

HD14LS

Cross Cottages

HD22SL

Halifax Old Road

HD22XG

Ashfield Road

HD14PQ

Colwyn Street

HD16EE

Halifax Old Road

HD14PL

Forrest Avenue

HD16JZ

Shearing Cross Gardens

HD34AB

Luck Lane

HD15ND

New North Road

HD14RB

Luck Lane

HD15HU

Blacker Road

HD22SE

Corby Street

HD33AH

Halifax Road

HD14RP

Longroyd Place

HD14PF

Colwyn Street

HD22XU

Storths Road

HD15HJ

Lea Head

HD15QF

Vernon Avenue

HD15QB

Mountjoy Road

Data Sources

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