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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 230 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
230
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
107.7(+148%)
Public order
30.99(+245%)
Shoplifting
22.92(+166%)
Other theft
19.12(+188%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.65(+28%)
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 161 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 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
Detached19£390,000
Flats14£120,000
Semi-Detached31£210,000
Terraced97£137,500

10 years median price trend in Greenhead

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

All postcodes in Greenhead

HD14JW

Heaton Road

HD14NP

Glebe Street

HD22AL

Bryan Road

HD34AR

Hollin Terrace

HD15NJ

Norfolk Close

HD16JT

Alder Street

HD22AJ

Bryan Road

HD22DQ

Greenroyd Croft

HD22FU

Old Hopkinson Drive

HD22RW

Halifax Old Road

HD22SP

Halifax Old Road

HD22UX

Wheathouse Road

HD14LP

Grasscroft Road

HD14QR

St James Road

HD14SN

Cross Church Street

HD15HH

Blacker Road

HD16EE

Halifax Old Road

HD22SZ

Woodland Rise

HD34AS

Hollin Nook

HD14US

Wren Street

HD15DX

St Johns Road

HD15QP

New North Road

HD15QS

Edgerton Road

HD16HB

Buckrose Street

HD22QB

Greenhouse Road

HD22ST

Britannia Crescent

HD22TR

Arnold Avenue

HD22TS

Arnold Avenue

HD34AA

Reed Street

HD14DT

Trinity Street

HD14HH

Springwood Hall Close

HD14PF

Colwyn Street

HD15HA

Osborne Road

HD15RA

Edgerton Road

HD16JH

Mulberry Terrace

HD16JW

Holly Terrace

HD22BD

George Avenue

HD22BH

George Avenue

HD22PD

Scale Hill

HD22XF

Oakfield Road

HD14JR

North Street

HD14UE

South View

HD15ES

King Cliffe Road

HD16HF

Lea Street

HD22RS

Beacon Street

HD22UP

Wheathouse Road

HD14QH

Broomfield Road

HD14SH

Market Street

HD14UR

West View

HD15QH

Cedar Avenue

HD16HP

Halifax Old Road

HD22AB

Queens Road

HD22BE

Birkby Lodge Road

HD22GD

Annie Smith Way

HD14RZ

Birkhouse Lane

HD14TT

Wren Street

HD16DX

Three Sisters Square

HD22BL

Birkby Lodge Road

HD14JE

Fir Road

HD14LH

Grasmere Road

HD14LR

Holme Place

HD14PG

Imperial Road

HD14SS

School Lane

HD16JB

Calton Street

HD22GB

Annie Smith Way

HD22SL

Halifax Old Road

HD14HZ

Heaton Road

HD14PR

Cleveland Road

HD14SW

New Street

HD14TS

Speedwell Street

HD14UP

Upper Brow Road

HD15DZ

St Johns Drive

HD15PZ

Mountjoy Road

HD22SG

Halifax Old Road

HD22XE

Birkby Hall Road

HD22XL

Storths Place

HD14PW

Cleveland Road

HD16EL

Honoria Street

HD16HA

Wasp Nest Road

HD16JY

Whitestone Lane

HD22TH

Crescent Road

HD22TT

Bleasdale Avenue

HD14QU

Luck Lane

HD14UJ

Church Street

HD22PT

Willow Bank

HD22UT

Northbank Road

HD14EA

Trinity Street

HD14HS

Park Drive South

HD14HX

Heaton Road

HD14RT

Market Street

HD22BT

Birkby Hall Road

HD22PL

Cowcliffe Hill Road

HD22UA

Norwood Road

HD22UG

Crescent Road

HD14LE

Westbourne Road

HD14LU

Waverley Terrace

HD14QQ

Link Road

HD14RU

The Triangle

HD15DG

The Ringway Centre

HD16HW

Halifax Old Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.