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HD4 5UT

Cowlersley Lane

Colne Valley

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Overview

Postcode HD4 5UT is located in a major urban area, within the Colne Valley ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Cowlersley & Milnsbridge area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below 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 nearest station is Lockwood, about 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Cowlersley & Milnsbridge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,697 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Cowlersley & Milnsbridge has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 304 ft away from HD4 5UT.

Flood risk

No risk

Cowlersley & Milnsbridge near HD4 5UT 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
4,093.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.11(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.9(+38%)
Vehicle crime
8.15(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.27(-56%)
Other theft
5.64(-15%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
315
94.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.4%
Other White
4
1.2%
Indian
3
0.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.6%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
26.12%
Level 3 (A level)
51
19.03%
No qualifications
47
17.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.18%
Apprenticeship
30
11.19%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
62
43.36%
Owns outright
51
35.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
16.78%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.5%
Other social rented
1
0.7%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Colne Valley

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)277
Typical range (middle 50%)£167K – £345K

Based on 277 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Colne Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Colne Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached56£427,500£330
Semi-Detached40£285,750£258
Terraced158£206,250£240
Flats23£112,500£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Colne Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colne Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£75,000£137,975£118,000
2017£275,000£90,000£178,000£128,000
2018£258,998£167,500£181,498£130,000
2019£294,000£138,000£176,000£140,000
2020£367,500£155,000£215,970£147,000
2021£366,000£130,000£213,200£156,500
2022£389,250£105,000£252,500£175,000
2023£445,000£110,000£220,000£170,000
2024£395,250£175,000£228,750£184,250
2025£417,500£110,000£267,500£205,250
2026£412,500£112,500£251,250£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colne Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Colne Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£116£162£151
2017£205£135£183£162
2018£221£268£187£160
2019£220£175£199£170
2020£243£202£212£174
2021£266£159£223£185
2022£284£164£240£216
2023£281£152£258£206
2024£296£319£245£230
2025£321£166£271£232
2026£335£144£249£243
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Colne Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Colne Valley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD4 5UT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD4 5UT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 2026208, Cowlersley Lane, Huddersfield, HD4 5UTTerracedFreehold£210,000
04 Jul 20253, Hazel Court, Huddersfield, HD4 5UZTerracedFreehold£220,000
20 Nov 202546, South Avenue, Huddersfield, HD4 5UPTerracedFreehold£158,000
16 May 20253, South Avenue, Huddersfield, HD4 5UPSemi-DetachedFreehold£90,000
31 Mar 2026158, Cowlersley Lane, Huddersfield, HD4 5UXTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the HD4 5UT postcode area, located within Cowlersley & Milnsbridge, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HD4 5UT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWoodside Green, A Share Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryLinthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryWellhouse Junior and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HD4 5UT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HD4 5UT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miK.S. Bhullar SupersaveHazel Grove, Kirklees, HD7 5TQWalking directions to K.S. Bhullar Supersave
0.3 miPremier News, Food & Wine69-71 Cowlersley Lane, Huddersfield, HD4 5UEWalking directions to Premier News, Food & Wine

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

Local councillors

Matthew Paul McLoughlin

Colne Valley - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Paul Davies

Colne Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictKirkleesE08000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyColne ValleyE14001177
WardColne ValleyE05008559
ParishKirklees, unparished areaE43000188
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cowlersley & MilnsbridgeE02002315
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 045AE01011077
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HD4 5UT

Is HD4 5UT (Cowlersley & Milnsbridge) safe?

The area around HD4 5UT records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near HD4 5UT?

The median sale price around HD4 5UT in Colne Valley is £235,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 277 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HD4 5UT?

There are 9 schools close to HD4 5UT, including Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy (Good), Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School (Good) and Wellhouse Junior and Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HD4 5UT?

HD4 5UT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,697 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Colne Valley covering HD4 5UT is Paul Davies (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Paul McLoughlin (Labour and Co-operative Party).