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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

HD14HT

Park Drive South

HD14LA

Westbourne Road

HD15BP

Clare Hill

HD16ER

Bradford Road

HD16JG

Laburnum Terrace

HD22BB

Birkby Lodge Road

HD22PG

Cowcliffe Hill Road

HD22RL

Halifax Old Road

HD22TZ

Norwood Road

HD33AF

Imperial Road

HD34AN

Smiths Avenue

HD14LD

Westbourne Road

HD15EN

Willow Lane

HD14HE

Gledholt Bank

HD14PA

Abb Street

HD14QN

Heatherfield Crescent

HD14RY

Paddock Foot

HD14ST

Mark Street

HD14UN

Church Street

HD15EU

Common Road

HD15HF

Dorset Street

HD15QU

Edgerton Grove Road

HD16JX

Midland Street

HD22BF

Ponyfield Close

HD22RX

Percy Street

HD22TN

Birkby Hall Road

HD22UW

Wheathouse Road

HD33AJ

Halifax Road

HD16LN

Back Beech Terrace

HD15EJ

Miln Road

HD14LG

Westbourne Road

HD14NS

Abbot Street

HD14SQ

Hill Top Road

HD15ET

Filbert Street

HD15HQ

Blacker Road North

HD15QX

Edgerton Grove Road

HD16EQ

Bradford Road

HD16EU

Woodbine Road

HD16JP

Willow Lane East

HD22BU

Rose Mount

HD22RU

Cobcroft Road

HD22RY

Cobcroft Road

HD22TA

Arnold Street

HD22XG

Ashfield Road

HD34AT

Hollin Terrace

HD14DU

Trinity Street

HD14LQ

Westbourne Road

HD14LY

Lawrence Road

HD14TY

Raven Street

HD15EB

Willow Lane

HD15HG

Tanfield Road

HD15QQ

Mountjoy Road

HD15RD

Edgerton Green

HD16HE

Mead Street

HD22BJ

George Avenue

HD22PF

Birklands Road

HD22PQ

Brayside Avenue

HD22SJ

Alwen Avenue

HD33DE

Sunnybank Road

HD33AB

Luther Place

HD22UJ

Newland Court

HD22PJ

South Cross Road

HD14JJ

Heaton Road

HD14NZ

Syringa Street

HD14PJ

Imperial Road

HD14PU

Cleveland Road

HD14QP

Heatherfield Road

HD14QS

Jim Lane

HD14RN

The Triangle

HD14UW

Clough Lane

HD15AD

Hops Drive

HD15BW

St Johns Road

HD15EH

Miln Road

HD16JA

Hebble Street

HD22RT

Back Beacon Street

HD16LG

Flint Street

HD14JB

Heaton Road

HD14JN

Beech Street

HD14LL

Clifton Road

HD14NT

Mitre Street

HD14RA

Luck Lane

HD15BS

Clare Hill

HD15HU

Blacker Road

HD16JE

Bradford Road

HD22BA

Clayton Fields

HD22SN

Halifax Old Road

HD22YG

Barker Court

HD14ED

Vernon Avenue

HD14JW

Heaton Road

HD14NP

Glebe Street

HD15NJ

Norfolk Close

HD22AJ

Bryan Road

HD22AL

Bryan Road

HD22DQ

Greenroyd Croft

HD22FU

Old Hopkinson Drive

HD22RW

Halifax Old Road

HD22SP

Halifax Old Road

HD22UX

Wheathouse Road

HD34AR

Hollin Terrace

HD16JT

Alder Street

Data Sources

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