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Hightown & Hartshead Moor

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About

Hightown and Hartshead Moor occupy a prominent, elevated position in Kirklees, with the M62 motorway passing directly through. The area is characterised by a mix of residential streets, commercial estates, and significant transport infrastructure. The moorland itself provides open, grassy spaces that contrast with the busy road networks surrounding it.

A notable landmark is the Hartshead Moor services, one of the original motorway service areas in the UK, which has operated since the early 1970s. The topography offers extensive views across the lower Calder Valley from its higher points, shaping a landscape where modern transit routes intersect with older, rural landforms.

Area overview

On average Hightown & Hartshead Moor has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hightown & Hartshead Moor is £50,255 per year. There are 1 schools in Hightown & Hartshead Moor: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hightown & Hartshead Moor is home to around 6,722 people, with a population density of about 2,148.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hightown & Hartshead Moor Population
6,722
Population density
2,148.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.52(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.7(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.97(+16%)
Vehicle crime
6.55(+16%)
Public order
6.55(-26%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,028
89.66%
Pakistani
150
2.23%
Other White
126
1.87%
Indian
97
1.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
68
1.01%
Total population: 6,723

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,374
25.85%
No qualifications
1,096
20.62%
Level 3 (A level)
971
18.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
762
14.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
624
11.74%
Total 16+ residents: 5,315

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
917
32.79%
Owns outright
837
29.92%
Social rents from council
458
16.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
343
12.26%
Other social rented
171
6.11%
Total households: 2,797

Property prices in Hightown & Hartshead Moor

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Hightown & Hartshead Moor area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,650 up to £890,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hightown & Hartshead Moor 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 Hightown & Hartshead Moor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached26£353,750£2,971
Flats3£207,500£2,975
Semi-Detached28£183,762£2,491
Terraced20£154,000£2,500

10 years median price trend in Hightown & Hartshead Moor

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hightown & Hartshead Moor.

All postcodes in Hightown & Hartshead Moor

WF158EQ

Chiltern Way

WF158HU

Halifax Road

WF158ND

Waltons Heights

WF158JD

Halifax Road

WF158EF

Second Avenue

WF158LL

Eleventh Avenue

WF158ED

Laverhills

WF158DW

Hare Park Close

WF156QB

Darley Road

BD196AG

Broomfield Terrace

WF158LG

Thirteenth Avenue

WF158DY

Aquila Way

WF158DT

Ferncroft

WF158JR

Fifth Avenue West

WF158LH

Eighth Avenue

BD196AL

Moor Bottom

BD196JU

Rustless Close

WF158LN

Mowat Court

BD196LN

Moorside

BD196LL

Halifax Road

WF158JA

Springfield Terrace

WF158EJ

Hare Park Lane

WF158BQ

Hare Park Avenue

WF158HP

Heights Court

BD196LF

Stonefield Street

BD196LW

Highmoor Lane

WF158JH

Second Avenue

BD195JN

Royd Wood

BD196LE

Moorside

BD195ED

Moorlands Road

WF158JN

Eighth Avenue

WF158JE

First Avenue

WF158FA

Madison Gardens

WF158FB

Liversedge and Gomersal

WF156NQ

Springfield Lane

BD196JE

Willow Croft

WF158HQ

Halifax Road

BD196LB

Thornton Street

WF156NE

Halifax Road

WF156QE

Ripley Road

BD196AB

St Lukes Terrace

WF158JU

Third Avenue

WF158LS

Church Street

WF158LD

Eighth Avenue

WF158EB

Laverhills

WF158FG

Hartshead Court

BD196JY

Moorland Mount

BD196JP

Lark Hill Close

BD196LJ

Halifax Road

WF158DX

Halifax Road

WF156PT

Croisdale Close

WF158ER

Hare Park Lane

WF156NR

Halifax Road

WF158LU

Victoria Close

BD196LR

Halifax Road

WF156NW

Industrial Street

WF156PJ

Edward Street

WF158EZ

Highmoor Lane

BD196LD

East View

BD196JT

Moorside

WF158JT

Seventh Avenue

WF158BH

Pye Nest Court

WF156QD

Lower Hall Lane

BD196JG

Poplar Grove

BD196JW

Larkhill Close

WF156NB

Lands Beck Way

BD195NP

Clayborn View

BD196AD

Moor Bottom

WF156NL

Gray Street

BD196AW

Wellands Green

WF158JL

Lincs Wold

WF158JY

Tenth Avenue

WF158EP

Hare Park Lane

WF158BW

Atlas View

WF158HY

Chapel Street

WF158BJ

Teasel Close

BD196ND

Brier Hill Close

BD195JW

Filley Royd

WF156NF

Quaker Lane

WF158DR

Hightown Road

WF158JG

Second Avenue

WF158DQ

Hare Park Lane

WF156NZ

The Hustings

WF158JW

Second Avenue

WF156NT

Balks

WF158JP

Second Avenue

WF156QG

Highfield Drive

WF156PU

Ripley Road

WF158LE

Central Avenue

WF156QF

Burnsall Road

BD196LH

Halifax Road

WF158DU

Halifax Road

WF156QZ

Darley Road

WF156NP

Halifax Road

WF158DG

Hightown Road

BD195EH

Brick Street

WF158AD

Clough Lane

WF158HJ

Mistral Grove

BD196AY

Moorside Court

WF158JX

Third Avenue

Data Sources

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