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Oakes & South Lindley

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Kirklees / Oakes & South Lindley

About

The Oakes & South Lindley area is located in Kirklees, West Yorkshire. It is primarily a residential neighborhood with a mix of housing types, including detached homes, semis, and terraced properties. The area is close to Huddersfield town center, providing easy access to amenities and transport links.

Green spaces like Oakes Recreation Ground offer local leisure opportunities, while nearby schools and community facilities serve residents. The area maintains a quiet, suburban character with some local shops and services catering to daily needs. Road connections via the A62 and A629 provide routes into Huddersfield and beyond.

Area overview

On average Oakes & South Lindley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Oakes & South Lindley is £38,200 per year. There are 2 schools in Oakes & South Lindley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oakes & South Lindley Population
6,638
Population density
4,319.1 per km²

Demographics

British
4,587
69.1%
Pakistani
793
11.95%
Indian
213
3.21%
Other White
177
2.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
161
2.43%
Total population: 6,638

Housing

Owns outright
942
32.35%
Owns with a mortgage
848
29.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
737
25.31%
Social rents from council
232
7.97%
Other social rented
77
2.64%
Total households: 2,912

Property prices in Oakes & South Lindley

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £171,500 in Oakes & South Lindley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,195,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£430,000
Flats8£119,000
Semi-Detached18£210,000
Terraced37£160,000

10 years price trend in Oakes & South Lindley

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.