Postcode HD2 2SL 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 Cowcliffe & South Fixby area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cowcliffe & South Fixby is £55,669 per year. The nearest station is Huddersfield, about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Norman Park.
Cowcliffe & South Fixby has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,046 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Cowcliffe & South Fixby has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cowcliffe & South Fixby is £55,669 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HD2 2SL.
Cowcliffe & South Fixby near HD2 2SL 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 HD2 2SL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | 215, Halifax Old Road, Huddersfield, HD2 2SL | Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 39, Alwen Avenue, Huddersfield, HD2 2SJ | Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 19 May 2026 | 35, Alwen Avenue, Huddersfield, HD2 2SJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £257,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 42, Alwen Avenue, Huddersfield, HD2 2SJ | Detached | Leasehold | £495,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2026 | 16, Middlemost Close, Huddersfield, HD2 2PU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 |
In the HD2 2SL postcode area, located within Cowcliffe & South Fixby, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HD2 2SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sunnar Off License | Bromley Road, Kirklees, HD2 2TY | Walking directions to Sunnar Off License |
| 0.4 mi | Khadim Supersave | 1 Blacker Road North, Huddersfield, HD1 5HU | Walking directions to Khadim Supersave |
| 0.4 mi | Quds Halal Meat & Food Store | 39 Blacker Road North, Huddersfield, HD1 5HU | Walking directions to Quds Halal Meat & Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Awami Superstore | 7 Cobcroft Road, Huddersfield, HD2 2RU | Walking directions to Awami Superstore |
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 HD2 2SL, 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 HD2 2SL records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, burglary and public order.
The median sale price around HD2 2SL in Greenhead is £159,950 (about £181 per square foot) based on 182 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to HD2 2SL, including Birkby Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding), St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy and Birkby Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
HD2 2SL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,046 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 HD2 2SL is Harpreet Uppal (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sheikh Noor Ullah (Labour Party).