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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

HD14JR

North Street

HD14UJ

Church Street

HD22NY

Cowcliffe Hill Road

HD22RT

Back Beacon Street

HD22SQ

Halifax Old Road

HD14QG

Broomfield Road

HD14EG

Park Drive

HD14DZ

Trinity Street

HD22US

Macaulay Road

HD33AS

Halifax Road

HD22AD

Murray Road

HD22PJ

South Cross Road

HD14LG

Westbourne Road

HD16ET

Moorfield Road

HD14ND

Eldon Road

HD22XF

Oakfield Road

HD14LA

Westbourne Road

HD16JF

Willow Lane East

HD14SS

School Lane

HD22SB

Percy Street

HD22TS

Arnold Avenue

HD15HG

Tanfield Road

HD14SF

Birkhouse Lane

HD22YF

Norwood Road

HD22XE

Birkby Hall Road

HD14QJ

Heatherfield Road

HD33AT

Thornhill Road

HD16EL

Honoria Street

HD16EN

Clara Street

HD16EB

Willow Lane

HD14QT

Luck Lane

HD22AY

Spinkfield Road

HD16DX

Three Sisters Square

HD22PD

Scale Hill

HD14SD

Millgate

HD15QH

Cedar Avenue

HD14JW

Heaton Road

HD22TZ

Norwood Road

HD16HW

Halifax Old Road

HD16HG

Halifax Old Road

HD33AF

Imperial Road

HD22XW

Storths Road

HD14PT

Arncliffe Court

HD14JA

Heaton Gardens

HD22AH

Bryan Road

HD22AZ

Birkby Lodge Road

HD16HZ

Alder Street

HD22RH

Platnam Grove

HD15QR

New North Road

HD16HL

Miln Road

HD22BT

Birkby Hall Road

HD22FS

Uplands

HD14JH

Larch Road

HD16ER

Bradford Road

HD22GD

Annie Smith Way

HD22UA

Norwood Road

HD16EU

Woodbine Road

HD22RZ

Abingdon Street

HD22XL

Storths Place

HD14HY

Dingle Road

HD14PR

Cleveland Road

HD16LJ

Bradford Road

HD34AX

Wellfield Road

HD16EA

Bradford Road

HD14UH

Croft Street

HD15DZ

St Johns Drive

HD22UJ

Newland Court

HD22SJ

Alwen Avenue

HD14LF

Westbourne Road

HD16HF

Lea Street

HD22XT

Heathdale Avenue

HD22TN

Birkby Hall Road

HD14SG

Granville Terrace

HD14HT

Park Drive South

HD14QX

Luck Lane

HD15NJ

Norfolk Close

HD16HB

Buckrose Street

HD14UD

Church Street

HD22FN

Thistle Close

HD33DA

Thornhill Road

HD14NB

Dudley Avenue

HD14JG

Larch Road

HD22QB

Greenhouse Road

HD15ES

King Cliffe Road

HD22FW

Clay Butts

HD22XJ

Grange Avenue

HD22AG

Queens Road

HD14NE

Eldon Road

HD33AN

Halifax Road

HD16EX

Cobcroft Road

HD15QT

Edgerton Road

HD14TW

Stoney Battery

HD16HE

Mead Street

HD16JH

Mulberry Terrace

HD22TP

Linden Road

HD34AQ

New Hey Road

HD14LW

Lawrence Road

HD14QB

Meadow Street

HD33DE

Sunnybank Road

HD22FU

Old Hopkinson Drive

Data Sources

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