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HD7 5RP

Manchester Road

Golcar

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Detailed insights for HD7 5RP

Overview

Postcode HD7 5RP 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 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 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 1.6 miles away. There are 6 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
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

4.7%

Approximately 4.7% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from HD7 5RP.

Flood risk

No risk

Cowlersley & Milnsbridge near HD7 5RP 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
298
Population density
1,593.6 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
254
85.23%
Other White
8
2.68%
Pakistani
6
2.01%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.01%
Other
6
2.01%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
26.75%
Level 3 (A level)
50
20.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
17.7%
No qualifications
41
16.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.05%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
33.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
46
31.08%
Owns outright
34
22.97%
Other forms of private rent
10
6.76%
Social rents from council
4
2.7%
Total households: 148

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD7 5RP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD7 5RP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 2025393, Manchester Road, Huddersfield, HD7 5RPTerracedFreehold£128,000
23 Apr 2026500, Manchester Road, Huddersfield, HD7 5RDTerracedLeasehold£75,000
13 Feb 2026441, Manchester Road, Huddersfield, HD7 5RDTerracedFreehold£145,000
25 Sept 2025411, Manchester Road, Huddersfield, HD7 5RDTerracedFreehold£98,000
31 Mar 2026158, Cowlersley Lane, Huddersfield, HD4 5UXTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the HD7 5RP postcode area, located within Cowlersley & Milnsbridge, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HD7 5RP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWoodside Green, A Share Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

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

Good

0.7 miPrimaryGolcar Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HD7 5RP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HD7 5RP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier News, Food & Wine69-71 Cowlersley Lane, Huddersfield, HD4 5UEWalking directions to Premier News, Food & Wine
0.3 miK.S. Bhullar SupersaveHazel Grove, Kirklees, HD7 5TQWalking directions to K.S. Bhullar Supersave
0.4 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 5RP, 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 045AE01011077
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about HD7 5RP

Is HD7 5RP (Cowlersley & Milnsbridge) safe?

The area around HD7 5RP 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 HD7 5RP?

The median sale price around HD7 5RP 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 HD7 5RP?

There are 7 schools close to HD7 5RP, including Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy (Good), Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School (Good) and Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HD7 5RP?

HD7 5RP 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 HD7 5RP (Cowlersley & Milnsbridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Colne Valley covering HD7 5RP is Paul Davies (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Angela Pamela Sewell (Labour Party).

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