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HD7 4AZ

Longfield Avenue

Golcar

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Overview

Postcode HD7 4AZ is located in a major urban area, within the Golcar ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Golcar area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.1 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 Golcar is £44,439 per year. The nearest station is Lockwood, about 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
25.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Golcar has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,313 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Golcar has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.2%

Approximately 25.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Golcar is £44,439 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HD7 4AZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Golcar near HD7 4AZ 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
345
Population density
5,298.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.38(+57%)
Public order
14.91(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.76(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.61(-12%)
Other theft
6.88(+3%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
82.56%
African
19
5.52%
Pakistani
13
3.78%
Other White
8
2.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.74%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
91
34.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
20.3%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
8.65%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
42.75%
Social rents from council
32
24.43%
Owns with a mortgage
29
22.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.4%
Other social rented
1
0.76%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Golcar

Median price£182,000
Price per sq ft£210
Sales (last 12 months)241
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £230K

Based on 241 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 (about £210 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
Detached29£355,000£273
Semi-Detached64£220,000£239
Terraced127£165,000£194
Flats21£105,000£154

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£205,000£162,500
2026£360,000£100,000£217,000£168,750
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£230£194
2026£276£142£238£192
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 HD7 4AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD7 4AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 202511, Holmfield Drive, Huddersfield, HD7 4AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
27 Mar 202521, Holmfield Drive, Huddersfield, HD7 4AYTerracedFreehold£160,000
04 Sept 202541, Sycamore Avenue, Huddersfield, HD3 4RYSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
04 Jul 202539, Longfield Avenue, Huddersfield, HD7 4BTSemi-DetachedFreehold£171,000
29 Sept 20253, Wyverne Road, Huddersfield, HD7 4BYSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the HD7 4AZ postcode area, located within Golcar, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HD7 4AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryGolcar Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryCrow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HD7 4AZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HD7 4AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op FoodLeymoor Road, Kirklees, HD3 4SLWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miExpress Local70 Rufford Road, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, HD3 4RNWalking directions to Express Local
0.3 miGolcar Stores6B James Street, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4DSWalking directions to Golcar Stores

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 HD7 4AZ, 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)GolcarE02002311
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 041CE01011148
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HD7 4AZ

Is HD7 4AZ (Golcar) safe?

The area around HD7 4AZ records about 122 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near HD7 4AZ?

The median sale price around HD7 4AZ in Golcar is £182,000 (about £210 per square foot) based on 241 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HD7 4AZ?

There are 7 schools close to HD7 4AZ, including Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good), St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School (Good) and Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HD7 4AZ?

HD7 4AZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,313 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HD7 4AZ (Golcar) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Colne Valley covering HD7 4AZ is Paul Davies (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Angela Pamela Sewell (Labour Party).