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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 81 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
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
44.33(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.85(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.63(+2%)
Vehicle crime
7.88(+41%)
Public order
6.69(-25%)
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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 in Hightown & Hartshead Moor area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £860,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hightown & Hartshead Moor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£345,000
Flats1£95,000
Semi-Detached25£187,000
Terraced29£145,000

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

WF158JJ

Miry Lane

WF156PJ

Edward Street

WF158LF

Twelfth Avenue

BD196JW

Larkhill Close

BD196LG

New Lane

WF158FB

Liversedge and Gomersal

WF156QU

Linton Close

WF158BJ

Teasel Close

WF158BW

Atlas View

WF158JS

Third Avenue

WF158LJ

Fifth Avenue East

WF156NB

Lands Beck Way

WF158DY

Aquila Way

WF156NS

Primrose Lane

WF156PH

Knowler Hill

WF156QD

Lower Hall Lane

BD196AB

St Lukes Terrace

BD196JD

West End Drive

BD196JE

Willow Croft

BD196JX

Moorside

BD196LL

Halifax Road

WF158HJ

Mistral Grove

WF156NY

Lower Hall Mount

WF158JH

Second Avenue

WF158DS

Highlands

WF158EZ

Highmoor Lane

WF158JQ

Ninth Avenue

WF158HH

Lynfield Drive

WF158HP

Heights Court

WF158JB

Springfield Drive

BD196JP

Lark Hill Close

WF158ED

Laverhills

WF158JL

Lincs Wold

BD195NP

Clayborn View

WF158DR

Hightown Road

WF158JA

Springfield Terrace

BD196AW

Wellands Green

BD196ND

Brier Hill Close

WF158DF

Quaker Lane

WF158HQ

Halifax Road

WF158BQ

Hare Park Avenue

WF156NN

Tichborne Street

WF156NP

Halifax Road

WF158BY

Hightown View

WF158EQ

Chiltern Way

WF158LS

Church Street

WF156NJ

Halifax Road

WF158HU

Halifax Road

BD196LF

Stonefield Street

WF158HE

Windy Bank Lane

WF158EA

Halifax Road

WF158FA

Madison Gardens

WF158JT

Seventh Avenue

BD196AL

Moor Bottom

WF156NL

Gray Street

WF158BN

Hightown Road

WF158DN

Hare Park Avenue

BD196AD

Moor Bottom

BD196AE

Moor Bottom

BD195LD

Brick Street

BD196AY

Moorside Court

BD196JR

Larkhill Avenue

WF156QE

Ripley Road

WF158EY

Windy Bank Lane

WF158JE

First Avenue

WF158JZ

Ninth Avenue

WF158FG

Hartshead Court

WF158JN

Eighth Avenue

WF158EX

Windy Bank Lane

WF156NR

Halifax Road

WF156QY

Denby Close

WF158DW

Hare Park Close

BD196AF

School Street

WF158LP

Rydale Court

BD196JJ

Lower Lark Hill

BD196JY

Moorland Mount

BD196LJ

Halifax Road

WF158JW

Second Avenue

WF156ND

Middle Hall Close

WF156PL

Alexandra Street

WF158DU

Halifax Road

BD196AG

Broomfield Terrace

WF156NE

Halifax Road

WF156PT

Croisdale Close

WF158JG

Second Avenue

WF158AD

Clough Lane

WF158HG

Halifax Road

WF156JH

Middleton Court

WF156QG

Highfield Drive

BD196JL

Ashgrove

BD196LA

Pearson Street

WF156NA

The Court

WF158DG

Hightown Road

WF156PU

Ripley Road

WF158EH

Hare Park Lane

WF158HN

Hare Park Lane

WF156NF

Quaker Lane

BD196JH

Moorside

WF156NW

Industrial Street

WF158LG

Thirteenth Avenue

Data Sources

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