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HD1 2JN

Upperhead Row

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Overview

Postcode HD1 2JN is located in a major urban area, within the Newsome ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Paddock & Greenhead area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 342.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Paddock & Greenhead is £42,379 per year. The nearest station is Huddersfield, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Greenhead Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
342
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
50.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Paddock & Greenhead has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,730 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Paddock & Greenhead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 342.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50.3%

Approximately 50.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Paddock & Greenhead is £42,379 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 219 ft away from HD1 2JN.

Flood risk

No risk

Paddock & Greenhead near HD1 2JN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Huddersfield located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HD1 2JN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Huddersfield

N/A

Walking directions to Huddersfield
0.9 mi

Lockwood

N/A

Walking directions to Lockwood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HD1 2JN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGreenhead ParkLargeWalking directions to Greenhead Park

Area Profile

Population
292
Population density
3,129.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
151.66(+243%)
Public order
46.09(+422%)
Drugs
33.23(+826%)
Other theft
27.87(+319%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.8(+88%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
87
29.49%
Pakistani
66
22.37%
Arab
20
6.78%
Other White
19
6.44%
Caribbean
17
5.76%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
84
33.87%
Level 4+ (Degree)
63
25.4%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.45%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
46
32.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
23.08%
Other social rented
26
18.18%
Owns outright
25
17.48%
Owns with a mortgage
7
4.9%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Newsome

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£191
Sales (last 12 months)144
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £228K

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Newsome area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newsome over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£299,000£235
Semi-Detached38£200,550£212
Terraced68£143,500£176
Flats18£97,000£164

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newsome

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newsome.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£97,000£136,000£91,000
2017£220,000£64,495£152,750£91,500
2018£203,500£115,000£151,500£96,000
2019£222,500£105,000£161,000£108,000
2020£220,000£106,500£167,500£100,000
2021£257,000£95,000£165,000£118,072
2022£280,000£80,000£186,500£125,000
2023£283,750£132,000£200,000£128,500
2024£276,125£116,250£180,000£127,500
2025£312,500£110,500£211,250£135,000
2026£276,000£99,000£200,550£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newsome.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newsome.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£164£160£135
2017£183£169£168£124
2018£190£149£164£122
2019£186£165£186£136
2020£201£155£170£138
2021£222£129£173£154
2022£236£141£215£160
2023£219£174£215£162
2024£233£148£215£162
2025£235£154£202£170
2026£204£160£211£190
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newsome.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD1 2JN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD1 2JN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 20252, Trinity Street, Huddersfield, HD1 4DAOtherLeasehold£475,000
18 Jul 20252 Cherry Tree Centre, Half Moon Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2JDOtherFreehold£144,000
26 Mar 202578, New Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TROtherLeasehold£115,000
20 Mar 202582 - 86, New Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TROtherLeasehold£605,000
29 Jun 2026The Wellington Hotel, 17, Westgate, Huddersfield, HD1 1NPOtherLeasehold£314,999

Schools

In the HD1 2JN postcode area, located within Paddock & Greenhead, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HD1 2JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableES Independent School KirkleesOther independent school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySpring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 mi16 plusKirklees CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HD1 2JN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HD1 2JN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSelect ConvenienceUpperhead Row, Huddersfield, HD1 2JNWalking directions to Select Convenience
0 miA & R Stores8 Macaulay Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2JYWalking directions to A & R Stores
0.1 miSainsbury's22-24 Market Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2ETWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miPunjab Stores48 Old South Street, Springwood, Huddersfield, HD1 4BUWalking directions to Punjab Stores
0.1 miGLD ExpressHigh Street, Kirklees, HD1 2LRWalking directions to GLD Express

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HD1 2JN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Varah Cooper

Newsome - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Harpreet Uppal

Huddersfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictKirkleesE08000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyHuddersfieldE14001297
WardNewsomeE05001410
ParishKirklees, unparished areaE43000188
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Paddock & GreenheadE02002309
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 039CE01011235
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HD1 2JN

Is HD1 2JN (Paddock & Greenhead) safe?

The area around HD1 2JN records about 342 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near HD1 2JN?

The median sale price around HD1 2JN in Paddock & Greenhead is £155,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HD1 2JN?

There are 14 schools close to HD1 2JN, including ES Independent School Kirklees (Good), Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding) and Kirklees College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HD1 2JN?

The closest station to HD1 2JN is Huddersfield, about 357 m away.

How deprived is the area around HD1 2JN?

HD1 2JN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,730 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HD1 2JN (Paddock & Greenhead) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Huddersfield covering HD1 2JN is Harpreet Uppal (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Varah Cooper (Green Party).