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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

HD22RP

Halifax Old Road

HD14EG

Park Drive

HD14NW

Glebe Street

HD15RB

Edgerton Road

HD22TF

Crescent Road

HD22XS

Storths Road

HD33AH

Halifax Road

HD34ES

Shires Fold

HD14TU

Wren Street

HD15QB

Mountjoy Road

HD16EN

Clara Street

HD22BG

Birkby Lodge Road

HD22XA

Birkby Hall Road

HD22XD

Birkby Hall Road

HD22XN

Storths Road

HD14EZ

Greenhead Road

HD14HR

Gledholt Road

HD14JH

Larch Road

HD14SE

Shires Hill

HD14TZ

Cowslip Street

HD15EP

Bay Hall Common Road

HD15NF

Cemetery Road

HD22AZ

Birkby Lodge Road

HD22PA

Poplar Street

HD22SD

Spaines Road

HD34AU

Carr Street

HD14NR

Regent Road

HD15HS

Blacker Road

HD15QT

Edgerton Road

HD22FT

Bryan Road

HD22RN

Yew Street

HD34JQ

Lockwood Close

HD14NA

Batley Avenue

HD16ET

Moorfield Road

HD16LJ

Bradford Road

HD22FL

Croft Gardens

HD22UZ

Birkby Hall Road

HD33AD

Edgerton Road

HD33DB

Rumbold Road

HD14LJ

Grasmere Road

HD14RP

Longroyd Place

HD22AD

Murray Road

HD22TU

Grimscar Avenue

HD22YE

Norwood Road

HD14JS

Beech Street

HD15QE

Vernon Close

HD22GA

Rosehill Drive

HD22UN

Wheathouse Road

HD14LF

Westbourne Road

HD14NF

Shakespeare Buildings

HD14UB

Church Street

HD22SH

Grimscar Avenue

HD33AG

Marsh Grove Road

HD14QE

Broomfield Terrace

HD15PU

Fitzwilliam Street

HD15QJ

Cedar Mount

HD22UD

Norman Road

HD33AT

Thornhill Road

HD33DA

Thornhill Road

HD14HU

Heaton Road

HD14JL

Branch Street

HD14SD

Millgate

HD22FW

Clay Butts

HD22UU

Newland Avenue

HD22UY

Wheathouse Terrace

Data Sources

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