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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 177 recent sales, the median property price is £158,000 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
Detached17£305,000
Terraced116£135,750
Semi-Detached32£218,500
Flats12£114,000

10 years median price trend in Greenhead

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

All postcodes in Greenhead

HD14ND

Eldon Road

HD14QA

St James Road

HD14UD

Church Street

HD15HD

Tanfield Road

HD15ND

New North Road

HD16EF

Hillhouse Lane

HD16EW

Bradford Road

HD22NZ

Clough Road

HD22TE

Roseberry Street

HD33DD

Thornhill Road

HD34AB

Luck Lane

HD14HD

Gledholt Road

HD14HP

Gledholt Road

HD14JD

Heaton Fold Lane

HD14NY

Croft House Lane

HD16EY

Wasp Nest Road

HD16JL

Rose Terrace

HD22AQ

Ellerslie Court

HD22AY

Spinkfield Road

HD22BR

Rossefield Avenue

HD22FR

Thanes Close

HD22US

Macaulay Road

HD14EE

Vernon Avenue

HD14PN

Cleveland Road

HD14QB

Meadow Street

HD14RR

The Triangle

HD14SL

Quaker Lane

HD14UL

Church Street

HD16EB

Willow Lane

HD16ED

Ash Street

HD16HY

Bradford Road

HD16JR

Bradford Road

HD22AE

Queens Road

HD22AN

Kaffir Road

HD22AP

Binham Road

HD22BN

Birkby Fold

HD22PX

Norwood Road

HD22TQ

Leslie Street

HD33AA

Edgerton Road

HD34AH

New Hey Road

HD16HU

Lower Viaduct Street

HD14TL

Stoney Battery Road

HD15EA

St Johns Road

HD14QJ

Heatherfield Road

HD14SF

Birkhouse Lane

HD14SJ

High Street

HD14TW

Stoney Battery

HD15HB

Osborne Road

HD15QG

Mountjoy Road

HD16EH

Eleanor Street

HD16EZ

Wasp Nest Road

HD16HN

Ash Street

HD22FN

Thistle Close

HD22PH

South Cross Road

HD22RR

King Cliffe Road

HD22SB

Percy Street

HD22XQ

Beechfield Road

HD14PB

Abb Street

HD14SB

Allen Row

HD14JP

Beech Street

HD14QT

Luck Lane

HD15HP

Bens Avenue

HD16EA

Bradford Road

HD22AX

Blacker Road

HD22SQ

Halifax Old Road

HD22SU

Wheathouse Grove

HD22SY

Clough House Court

HD22TY

Grimscar Avenue

HD22XU

Storths Road

HD33AQ

Marsh Grove Road

HD34AX

Wellfield Road

HD15AE

St Johns Road

HD14DZ

Trinity Street

HD14NL

Lawrence Mews

HD14PX

James Mason Court

HD14QD

Broomfield Road

HD14QG

Broomfield Road

HD14RB

Luck Lane

HD15HE

Clement Street

HD15HN

Blacker Road

HD15QL

New North Road

HD16LD

Alder Street

HD22BP

Birkby Hall Road

HD22NR

Cowcliffe Hill Road

HD22PE

Cowcliffe Hill Road

HD22TD

Sufton Street

HD22UB

Armitage Road

HD34AP

Smiths Avenue

HD14LX

Mount Road

HD15EZ

St Johns Road

HD15NE

New North Road

HD15QR

New North Road

HD16HG

Halifax Old Road

HD22AF

Deveron Grove

HD22AG

Queens Road

HD22BQ

Una Place

HD22SE

Corby Street

HD22YF

Norwood Road

HD33AL

Hungerford Road

HD34AG

Wellfield Court

Data Sources

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