Postcode HD1 5EP is located in a major urban area, within the Greenhead ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Birkby area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birkby is £42,934 per year. The nearest station is Huddersfield, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Norman Park.
Birkby has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,548 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Birkby has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Birkby is £42,934 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HD1 5EP.
Birkby near HD1 5EP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Huddersfield located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Huddersfield | N/A | Walking directions to Huddersfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Norman Park | Medium | Walking directions to Norman Park |
Based on 182 recent sales, the median property price is £159,950 (about £181 per square foot) in Greenhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £832,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £305,000 | £232 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £220,000 | £224 |
| Terraced | 111 | £135,000 | £156 |
| Flats | 11 | £95,000 | £158 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £220,000 | £93,000 | £137,500 | £90,000 |
| 2017 | £227,500 | £116,250 | £139,475 | £101,500 |
| 2018 | £260,500 | £95,000 | £135,000 | £103,000 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £108,000 | £137,250 | £96,500 |
| 2020 | £264,500 | £100,000 | £147,750 | £98,000 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £105,000 | £157,000 | £121,750 |
| 2022 | £312,500 | £135,000 | £180,000 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | £310,000 | £74,500 | £200,000 | £108,000 |
| 2024 | £345,000 | £115,250 | £181,375 | £126,500 |
| 2025 | £345,000 | £113,000 | £220,000 | £130,000 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £120,000 | £220,000 | £145,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190 | £133 | £153 | £120 |
| 2017 | £166 | £128 | £149 | £122 |
| 2018 | £190 | £150 | £173 | £123 |
| 2019 | £196 | £152 | £162 | £127 |
| 2020 | £197 | £152 | £167 | £125 |
| 2021 | £206 | £153 | £187 | £141 |
| 2022 | £232 | £174 | £204 | £145 |
| 2023 | £239 | £151 | £194 | £134 |
| 2024 | £244 | £155 | £223 | £152 |
| 2025 | £232 | £195 | £212 | £160 |
| 2026 | £229 | £166 | £243 | £136 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD1 5EP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 34, Tanfield Road, Huddersfield, HD1 5HG | Terraced | Freehold | £97,500 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 41, Tanfield Road, Huddersfield, HD1 5HG | Terraced | Leasehold | £112,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | 7, Beacon Street, Huddersfield, HD2 2RS | Terraced | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 1, Beacon Street, Huddersfield, HD2 2RS | Terraced | Freehold | £70,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 1, Back Beacon Street, Huddersfield, HD2 2RT | Terraced | Leasehold | £70,000 |
In the HD1 5EP postcode area, located within Birkby, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HD1 5EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Quds Halal Meat & Food Store | 39 Blacker Road North, Huddersfield, HD1 5HU | Walking directions to Quds Halal Meat & Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Khadim Supersave | 1 Blacker Road North, Huddersfield, HD1 5HU | Walking directions to Khadim Supersave |
| 0.2 mi | Awami Superstore | 7 Cobcroft Road, Huddersfield, HD2 2RU | Walking directions to Awami Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Kandola's | 11-13 Willow Lane East, Huddersfield, HD1 6JP | Walking directions to Kandola's |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Beck Road, Kirklees, HD1 5DG | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for HD1 5EP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sheikh Noor Ullah
Greenhead - Elected 2 May 2024
Harpreet Uppal
Huddersfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around HD1 5EP records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around HD1 5EP in Greenhead is £159,950 (about £181 per square foot) based on 182 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to HD1 5EP, including Birkby Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding), Birkby Junior School (Good) and Brambles Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to HD1 5EP is Huddersfield, about 1,080 m away.
HD1 5EP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,548 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Huddersfield covering HD1 5EP is Harpreet Uppal (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sheikh Noor Ullah (Labour Party).