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HD7 4QJ

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Overview

Postcode HD7 4QJ 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 Scapegoat Hill, Outlane & West Golcar area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Scapegoat Hill, Outlane & West Golcar is £54,494 per year. The nearest station is Slaithwaite, about 1.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Scapegoat Hill, Outlane & West Golcar has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,414 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Scapegoat Hill, Outlane & West Golcar has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Scapegoat Hill, Outlane & West Golcar is £54,494 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Scapegoat Hill, Outlane & West Golcar near HD7 4QJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Slaithwaite located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
3,476.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.61(-74%)
Public order
4.52(-49%)
Burglary
2.58(-49%)
Vehicle crime
2.58(-54%)
Possession of weapons
1.94(+81%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
95.22%
Irish
7
2.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.74%
Other White
2
0.74%
Pakistani
1
0.37%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
39.56%
No qualifications
36
16%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.11%
Apprenticeship
18
8%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
37.12%
Owns with a mortgage
49
37.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
21.97%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.27%
Social rents from council
2
1.52%
Total households: 132

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 4QJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD7 4QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202596, Town End, Huddersfield, HD7 4QDTerracedFreehold£100,000
19 May 202536, Town End, Huddersfield, HD7 4QDOtherFreehold£215,000
09 Jan 20269, Bobbin Close, Huddersfield, HD7 4DQSemi-DetachedFreehold£352,000
29 May 202613, Town End, Huddersfield, HD7 4QATerracedFreehold£170,000
26 Jun 202597, Town End, Huddersfield, HD7 4QASemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the HD7 4QJ postcode area, located within Scapegoat Hill, Outlane & West Golcar, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HD7 4QJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryGolcar Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolFoundation school

Good

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

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWellhouse Junior and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HD7 4QJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HD7 4QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodTown End, Huddersfield, HD7 4QAWalking directions to Co-op Food
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 4QJ, 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)Scapegoat Hill, Outlane & West GolcarE02002306
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 036AE01011146
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2001-12-01

Frequently asked questions about HD7 4QJ

Is HD7 4QJ (Scapegoat Hill, Outlane & West Golcar) safe?

The area around HD7 4QJ records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, other theft and public order.

What is the average house price near HD7 4QJ?

The median sale price around HD7 4QJ 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 4QJ?

There are 6 schools close to HD7 4QJ, including Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good), St John's Church of England 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 HD7 4QJ?

HD7 4QJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,414 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HD7 4QJ (Scapegoat Hill, Outlane & West Golcar) in Parliament and on the local council?

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