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About

Lindley ward is situated in the northern part of the Huddersfield urban area within the borough of Kirklees. The area encompasses a mix of residential neighbourhoods, local shopping precincts, and several green spaces, including Beaumont Park. Its topography features notable slopes, with streets offering views across the surrounding valley. The ward contains a range of housing, from Victorian terraces to larger detached homes, reflecting its historical development.

The area is anchored by its central crossroads, where independent shops, cafes, and services are concentrated. Lindley is home to a distinctive landmark, the Grade II listed Lindley Clock Tower, which stands at a major junction. Educational and community facilities are present, serving the local population. Transport links connect the ward to Huddersfield town centre and beyond, with routes following the contours of the land.

Area overview

On average Lindley has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lindley is £53,615 per year. There are 6 schools in Lindley: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Lindley is home to around 20,430 people, with a population density of about 2,882.9 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lindley Population
20,430
Population density
2,882.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.23(+2%)
Public order
9.5(+8%)
Other theft
8.03(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.93(-45%)
Shoplifting
7(-20%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
15,538
76.05%
Pakistani
1,695
8.3%
Indian
640
3.13%
Other White
429
2.1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
384
1.88%
Total population: 20,432

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,367
38.69%
Level 3 (A level)
2,851
17.32%
No qualifications
2,435
14.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,994
12.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,368
8.31%
Total 16+ residents: 16,458

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
3,329
37.51%
Owns with a mortgage
3,033
34.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,469
16.55%
Social rents from council
583
6.57%
Other social rented
240
2.7%
Total households: 8,874

Property prices in Lindley

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£257
Sales (last 12 months)266
Typical range (middle 50%)£166K – £299K

Based on 266 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Lindley area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £1,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lindley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached64£388,250£313
Semi-Detached84£252,000£274
Terraced91£173,000£213
Flats27£129,950£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lindley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lindley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297,500£104,500£161,500£115,000
2017£284,995£117,700£169,975£132,000
2018£301,000£110,000£175,000£131,000
2019£299,995£120,000£185,000£135,000
2020£285,500£98,500£193,500£130,500
2021£333,000£120,000£210,975£155,000
2022£354,000£130,000£232,500£161,350
2023£375,000£125,000£228,500£163,850
2024£365,125£130,000£240,000£165,000
2025£393,750£160,000£245,000£170,000
2026£385,000£129,950£257,750£171,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lindley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lindley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£236£165£189£146
2017£227£172£189£161
2018£232£160£198£159
2019£237£165£209£166
2020£243£153£210£172
2021£259£173£230£180
2022£286£212£250£207
2023£290£181£262£203
2024£291£200£263£211
2025£308£230£272£209
2026£317£195£280£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lindley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lindley in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Lindley ward.

Local councillors

Ashleigh Robinson

Lindley - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Lindley

Is Lindley safe?

Lindley records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Lindley?

The median sale price in Lindley is £230,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 266 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Lindley?

Lindley has 5 primary schools (5 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Lindley?

Lindley scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Lindley sits around rank 21,772 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Lindley?

The average household income in Lindley is around £53,615 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Lindley?

Lindley is represented by 1 elected councillor: Ashleigh Robinson (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin Lindley

HD33ZG

Tennyson Avenue

HD33ZS

Yew Tree Gardens

HD33LU

Stanley Road

HD32AG

Weatherhill View

HD33XR

Roman Drive

HD33SH

Deer Croft Avenue

HD22DR

Birkby Road

HD33PJ

Plover Road

HD33WL

Farnlee

HD34GE

New Hey Road

HD33QX

Ainley Road

HD33DX

Acre Street

HD22EG

Burn Road

HD34ED

Chesil Bank

HD22DS

Inglewood Avenue

HD22EF

Grimescar Road

HD33ND

East Street

HD33JF

Lidget Street

HD34DN

Willwood Avenue

HD33XB

Moorlands Edge

HD33ZL

Catherine Close

HD33NT

Halifax Road

HD33RR

Blackthorn Drive

HD33BQ

Talbot Avenue

HD34DJ

Millfield Close

HD33EZ

King Street

HD34FY

Cornfield Avenue

HD33GW

Cowrakes Court

HD34BE

Carr Street

HD33HW

Plover Road

HD22BZ

Paget Crescent

HD34DF

Bay Close

HD33DF

Le Marchant Avenue

HD33PG

Crosland Road

HD33NN

Briarlyn Avenue

HD33GZ

Birchwood Close

HD32AE

Haigh Road

HD33BZ

Plover Road

HD33ZQ

Austin Close

HD33FX

Church Tower View

HD33JH

Thorncliffe Street

HD34FB

Quarmby Road

HD33GQ

Laund Road

HD33WE

Oakdale Crescent

HD33BA

Occupation Road

HD33WU

Pavilion View

HD33QG

Mendip Avenue

HD33EJ

Acre Street

HD33EY

Wellington Street

HD33BE

St Philips Court

HD34FX

Hollyfield Avenue

HD22BY

Stanwell Avenue

HD34FR

Wheatfield Avenue

HD33RF

Belton Grove

HD33EP

Wellington Street

HD33PX

Goldington Avenue

HD33XP

Roman Avenue

HD34YL

Burfitts Road

HD33XF

New Hey Road

HD33DY

Acre Street

HD33AZ

Occupation Road

HD34GN

New Hey Road

HD33ED

Victoria Street

HD33EQ

Occupation Road

HD33JR

Lidget Street

HD33PS

Goldington Drive

HD33JU

Dearne Fold

HD33XS

Mount Avenue

HD33UQ

Moorlands Road

HD34FH

Chestnut Garth

HD33DT

Marsham Grove

HD33DN

Thornhill Avenue

HD33GN

Anvil Court

HD34YR

Tanyard Avenue

HD34BU

New Hey Road

HD33XT

Laund Croft

HD33BG

Talbot Avenue

HD34DE

Reinwood Road

HD33GH

Kiln Court

HD33LD

Weatherhill Road

HD33ES

Wellington Street

HD33PT

Goldington Drive

HD34DL

Raynor Close

HD33GP

Maplin Avenue

HD33LW

East Avenue

HD34GQ

New Hey Road

HD33BD

Occupation Road

HD33NB

Wadsworth Fold

HD33WT

Woodstock

HD33UW

Brewery Court

HD22DA

Birkby Road

HD33QN

Yew Tree Road

HD33BT

Burn Road

HD33UD

Laund Road

HD33NH

Birchencliffe Hill Road

HD33JA

Daisy Lea Lane

HD22DT

Wood View

HD33PU

Goldington Avenue

HD34DH

Reinwood Road

HD33NJ

Birchencliffe Hill Road