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HD4 5SE

Fountain Grove

Golcar

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Detailed insights for HD4 5SE

Overview

Postcode HD4 5SE is located in a major urban area, within the Golcar area of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Cowlersley & Milnsbridge area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 155.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cowlersley & Milnsbridge is £44,385 per year. The median sale price in Golcar is £180,000 (around £214 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £230,000. The nearest station is Lockwood, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
155
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Cowlersley & Milnsbridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,872 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Cowlersley & Milnsbridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.3%

Approximately 14.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Cowlersley & Milnsbridge is £44,385 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 144 ft away from HD4 5SE.

Flood risk

No risk

Cowlersley & Milnsbridge near HD4 5SE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lockwood located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HD4 5SE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Lockwood

N/A

Walking directions to Lockwood

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
898.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
81.02(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.65(+94%)
Shoplifting
11.1(+27%)
Other crime
10.54(+216%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.99(-30%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
218
86.85%
Pakistani
8
3.19%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.99%
Other White
5
1.99%
Chinese
3
1.2%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
26.01%
No qualifications
44
19.73%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.87%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
66
42.86%
Owns outright
35
22.73%
Owns with a mortgage
27
17.53%
Social rents from council
15
9.74%
Other social rented
7
4.55%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Golcar

Median price: £180,000
Price per sq ft: £214
Sales (last 12 months): 247
Typical range (middle 50%): £140K – £230K

Based on 247 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Golcar area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £655,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Golcar over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£352,500£270
Semi-Detached71£220,000£239
Terraced130£161,250£195
Flats18£105,000£153

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Golcar

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Golcar.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244,000£79,000£145,500£98,500
2017£230,000£93,000£150,000£110,000
2018£250,000£75,000£152,000£112,000
2019£274,995£87,750£153,000£118,500
2020£294,496£96,000£159,500£120,000
2021£290,000£83,000£180,000£132,000
2022£305,000£97,000£195,000£134,000
2023£295,000£94,500£189,000£139,500
2024£323,000£103,000£191,250£150,000
2025£322,500£111,000£200,000£162,500
2026£360,000£100,000£217,000£163,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Golcar.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Golcar.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£128£171£139
2017£180£122£171£142
2018£199£122£177£142
2019£222£136£176£141
2020£231£129£203£147
2021£243£138£215£162
2022£245£155£220£176
2023£284£141£223£172
2024£288£155£227£184
2025£270£170£229£194
2026£276£142£241£196
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Golcar.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD4 5SE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD4 5SE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jul 2026506, Manchester Road, Huddersfield, HD4 5SGTerracedLeasehold£40,000
23 Oct 20252, William Street, Huddersfield, HD4 5RSTerracedLeasehold£120,000
04 Jun 202617, Burdett Court, Navigation Rise, Huddersfield, HD3 4GZFlatsLeasehold£75,000
30 Apr 202627, Burdett Court, Navigation Rise, Huddersfield, HD3 4GZFlatsLeasehold£105,000
05 Mar 202611, Burdett Court, Navigation Rise, Huddersfield, HD3 4GZFlatsLeasehold£75,000

Schools

In the HD4 5SE postcode area, located within Cowlersley & Milnsbridge, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for HD4 5SE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondaryRoyds Hall, A Share AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.3 miPrimaryLuck Lane, A Share Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.4 miPrimaryOak CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HD4 5SE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HD4 5SE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op Food9 Park Road West, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield, HD4 5RXWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miPremier Cash & CarryClough Lane, Paddock, Huddersfield, HD1 4UWWalking directions to Premier Cash & Carry
0.3 miPremier Express SupermarketBack South Street, Kirklees, HD1 4UQWalking directions to Premier Express Supermarket
0.3 miNisa Local Church StreetChurch Street, Kirklees, HD1 4UJWalking directions to Nisa Local Church Street
0.4 miArif Super Store128 Church Street, Paddock, Huddersfield, HD1 4UDWalking directions to Arif Super Store

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 HD4 5SE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angela Pamela Sewell

Golcar - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Paul Davies

Colne Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictKirkleesE08000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyColne ValleyE14001177
WardGolcarE05001401
ParishKirklees, unparished areaE43000188
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cowlersley & MilnsbridgeE02002315
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 045BE01011149
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HD4 5SE

Is HD4 5SE (Cowlersley & Milnsbridge) safe?

The area around HD4 5SE records about 155 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, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near HD4 5SE?

The median sale price around HD4 5SE in Golcar is £180,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 247 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HD4 5SE?

There are 11 schools close to HD4 5SE, including Royds Hall, A Share Academy (Good), Luck Lane, A Share Primary Academy and Oak CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to HD4 5SE?

The closest station to HD4 5SE is Lockwood, about 1,084 m away.

How deprived is the area around HD4 5SE?

HD4 5SE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,872 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HD4 5SE (Cowlersley & Milnsbridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Colne Valley covering HD4 5SE is Paul Davies (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Angela Pamela Sewell (Labour Party).