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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

HD14QP

Heatherfield Road

HD15RB

Edgerton Road

HD16JJ

Orange Terrace

HD14LH

Grasmere Road

HD15DG

The Ringway Centre

HD22SU

Wheathouse Grove

HD22AX

Blacker Road

HD16HA

Wasp Nest Road

HD22UN

Wheathouse Road

HD14LX

Mount Road

HD14QR

St James Road

HD16JB

Calton Street

HD14DT

Trinity Street

HD22RP

Halifax Old Road

HD15QP

New North Road

HD22PE

Cowcliffe Hill Road

HD14HU

Heaton Road

HD22BF

Ponyfield Close

HD14PG

Imperial Road

HD14UE

South View

HD14PW

Cleveland Road

HD16JX

Midland Street

HD22UB

Armitage Road

HD14ST

Mark Street

HD14TZ

Cowslip Street

HD14SN

Cross Church Street

HD15BP

Clare Hill

HD22RS

Beacon Street

HD33AP

Glenside Close

HD15HA

Osborne Road

HD14HH

Springwood Hall Close

HD16EY

Wasp Nest Road

HD14NG

Quarry Road

HD14PU

Cleveland Road

HD15NF

Cemetery Road

HD15HE

Clement Street

HD34AR

Hollin Terrace

HD22TE

Roseberry Street

HD14UR

West View

HD22NR

Cowcliffe Hill Road

HD16JY

Whitestone Lane

HD22BQ

Una Place

HD14QA

St James Road

HD34AG

Wellfield Court

HD15DX

St Johns Road

HD22UU

Newland Avenue

HD14LN

Back Clifton Road

HD15DY

St Johns Crescent

HD22TA

Arnold Street

HD14HP

Gledholt Road

HD14LQ

Westbourne Road

HD22GB

Annie Smith Way

HD15AE

St Johns Road

HD15EH

Miln Road

HD14PD

Syringa Street

HD34AA

Reed Street

HD33AW

Halifax Road

HD14JE

Fir Road

HD15AD

Hops Drive

HD15QJ

Cedar Mount

HD14LE

Westbourne Road

HD22TR

Arnold Avenue

HD22AB

Queens Road

HD22RR

King Cliffe Road

HD14EA

Trinity Street

Data Sources

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