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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£256
Sales (last 12 months)259
Typical range (middle 50%)£164K – £298K

Based on 259 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £256 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
Detached62£385,750£312
Semi-Detached81£254,000£274
Terraced90£171,500£213
Flats26£137,475£196

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

All postcodesin Lindley

HD33WB

Birkdale Avenue

HD33BW

Crosland Court

HD33QR

Yew Tree Road

HD33GJ

Morton Way

HD34GF

Charles Avenue

HD33UE

Lindley Moor Road

HD22FX

Oaklands Crescent

HD33QS

Birchington Drive

HD33JD

Thomas Street

HD34DW

Reinwood Road

HD33WJ

Kirkwood Drive

HD33BR

Halifax Road

HD33QD

Goldington Avenue

HD34XY

Southwell Avenue

HD33YB

Antony Close

HD33EH

Acre Street

HD34YU

Ryefields Avenue

HD33SR

Hill Top Road

HD22AT

Squirrel Court

HD33RL

Alderstone Rise

HD34YT

Quarmby Fold

HD33TS

Hubert Street

HD22DB

Birkby Road

HD33BU

Rock Road

HD33HY

Cadogan Avenue

HD33PD

Goldington Avenue

HD34FE

Quarmby Road

HD34GD

New Hey Road

HD33EA

Acre Street

HD33WA

Kirkwood Drive

HD33QH

Crosland Fold

HD34FT

Greenfield Avenue

HD33SF

Moorhill Road

HD34DQ

Peckett Close

HD33PY

Weydale Avenue

HD33GE

Equilibrium

HD33SD

St Stephens Fold

HD33EU

Dean Street

HD34BJ

Wellfield Road

HD33PR

Burniston Drive

HD33WD

Peebles Close

HD33HX

Plover Road

HD33ZT

Austin Close

HD34XT

Oakes Road South

HD33DL

Thornhill Avenue

HD22DE

Princes View

HD34BH

Wyvern Avenue

HD33ZX

Pye Road

HD33ET

School Street West

HD22DD

Reap Hirst Road

HD33AU

Thornhill Road

HD33NG

East Street

HD33ZY

Tennyson Avenue

HD34YX

Haughs Road

HD33XJ

New Hey Road

HD33QP

Halifax Road

HD33LX

Holly Bank Road

HD33ZZ

Plover Road

HD22DZ

Grimescar Meadows

HD34GH

New Hey Road

HD34BA

Haywood Avenue

HD33EX

Baker Street

HD34GB

Tanyard Road

HD33BJ

Halifax Road

HD33YF

Dryden Way

HD33PZ

Goldington Avenue

HD34BB

Adelphi Road

HD34AL

New Hey Road

HD33LA

Cowrakes Road

HD34XN

Longwood Edge Road

HD34BT

New Hey Road

HD33SZ

Haigh House Hill

HD33LB

Cowrakes Close

HD33AX

Buckden Road

HD33UG

Moorlands Road

HD34GL

New Hey Road

HD33WG

Lytham Way

HD33QE

Ryndleside

HD34GA

Greenfield Avenue

HD34FZ

Hayfield Avenue

HD33XH

New Hey Road

HD33LF

Fern Lea Flats

HD33TU

Laund Road

HD33LS

Lea Street

HD33YA

Marcus Way

HD33QQ

Cornet Close

HD22ES

Birchroyd Close

HD34YH

Easton Place

HD33DG

Thornhill Avenue

HD33RQ

The Coppice

HD34BD

Adelphi Road

HD33JS

Birchencliffe Hill Road

HD33LY

George Street

HD33WQ

Lakeside Court

HD33ZH

Dryden Way

HD33TE

Lindley Moor Road

HD34FD

Quarmby Road

HD33WY

Cutter Close

HD33UA

Peat Ponds

HD33XQ

Wilmar Drive