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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. The median sale price in Lindley is £230,000 (around £257 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,000 and £300,000. 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): 252
Typical range (middle 50%): £170K – £300K

Based on 252 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
Detached60£385,750£314
Semi-Detached80£254,500£274
Terraced86£175,000£214
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

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