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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

HD22BJ

George Avenue

HD22TH

Crescent Road

HD14JP

Beech Street

HD22PL

Cowcliffe Hill Road

HD14UP

Upper Brow Road

HD22BB

Birkby Lodge Road

HD22XH

Elmfield Road

HD22UP

Wheathouse Road

HD34BL

Rose Avenue

HD22YG

Barker Court

HD14TX

West View

HD16EJ

Clara Street

HD34JQ

Lockwood Close

HD15EN

Willow Lane

HD34BN

Gorse Road

HD22AE

Queens Road

HD14QH

Broomfield Road

HD22FR

Thanes Close

HD22SH

Grimscar Avenue

HD22SW

South Cross Road

HD14QL

Heatherfield Road

HD15HQ

Blacker Road North

HD16EQ

Bradford Road

HD16JT

Alder Street

HD14UN

Church Street

HD22XB

Birkby Hall Road

HD14RU

The Triangle

HD14RT

Market Street

HD16JA

Hebble Street

HD14NR

Regent Road

HD14PJ

Imperial Road

HD15QS

Edgerton Road

HD14TY

Raven Street

HD22RY

Cobcroft Road

HD14RX

Colne Street

HD14SH

Market Street

HD22RX

Percy Street

HD22AJ

Bryan Road

HD15EJ

Miln Road

HD33AJ

Halifax Road

HD14UQ

Back South Street

HD22AL

Bryan Road

HD22BD

George Avenue

HD14TS

Speedwell Street

HD22SF

Spaines Road

HD22SY

Clough House Court

HD14RN

The Triangle

HD15EB

Willow Lane

HD22BE

Birkby Lodge Road

HD33AG

Marsh Grove Road

HD14JS

Beech Street

HD14UW

Clough Lane

HD22RL

Halifax Old Road

HD14TU

Wren Street

HD14TP

Brow Road

HD14RY

Paddock Foot

HD22PB

Scholes Road

HD14UL

Church Street

HD34AH

New Hey Road

HD15EU

Common Road

HD14NL

Lawrence Mews

HD34AU

Carr Street

HD22SG

Halifax Old Road

HD22AP

Binham Road

HD22XN

Storths Road

HD14QF

Broomfield Road

HD16LL

Olive Street

HD14NX

Croft House Lane

HD14UB

Church Street

HD22BS

Birkby Hall Road

HD22BU

Rose Mount

HD22UG

Crescent Road

HD33DD

Thornhill Road

HD14LP

Grasscroft Road

HD16HR

Bradcroft

HD22ST

Britannia Crescent

HD14NZ

Syringa Street

HD16ED

Ash Street

HD15HT

Blacker Road

HD15QU

Edgerton Grove Road

HD33AE

Mount

HD22TQ

Leslie Street

HD14JJ

Heaton Road

HD22BL

Birkby Lodge Road

HD15EZ

St Johns Road

HD22TY

Grimscar Avenue

HD14PA

Abb Street

HD33DB

Rumbold Road

HD14LY

Lawrence Road

HD22BA

Clayton Fields

HD22FT

Bryan Road

HD15QL

New North Road

HD22SA

Spaines Road

HD22PA

Poplar Street

HD15PZ

Mountjoy Road

HD14SB

Allen Row

HD14QS

Jim Lane

HD22PG

Cowcliffe Hill Road

HD15BS

Clare Hill

HD15AF

Cambridge Road

Data Sources

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