Postcode HD1 5HN 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 high crime levels, with around 86.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birkby is £42,934 per year. The nearest station is Huddersfield located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Norman Park.
Birkby has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,947 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Birkby has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.1% 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 5HN.
Birkby near HD1 5HN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Norman Park | Medium | Walking directions to Norman Park |
Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 in Greenhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £670,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 97 | £137,500 |
10 year median price trend in Greenhead
In the HD1 5HN postcode area, located within Birkby, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HD1 5HN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sunnar Off License | Bromley Road, Kirklees, HD2 2TY | Walking directions to Sunnar Off License |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Beck Road, Kirklees, HD1 5DG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Kandola's | 11-13 Willow Lane East, Huddersfield, HD1 6JP | Walking directions to Kandola's |
Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.