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HD7 5SR

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Colne Valley

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Overview

Postcode HD7 5SR 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 Slaithwaite & Linthwaite area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Slaithwaite & Linthwaite is £49,516 per year. The nearest station is Slaithwaite, about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Slaithwaite & Linthwaite has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,808 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Slaithwaite & Linthwaite has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Slaithwaite & Linthwaite is £49,516 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HD7 5SR.

Flood risk

No risk

Slaithwaite & Linthwaite near HD7 5SR 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
641.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.98(-64%)
Other crime
5.67(+70%)
Burglary
4.64(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.61(-58%)
Public order
3.61(-59%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
96.21%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.03%
Other White
3
1.03%
Bangladeshi
1
0.34%
Indian
1
0.34%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
33.47%
Level 3 (A level)
47
19.18%
No qualifications
33
13.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.61%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
53.12%
Owns with a mortgage
49
38.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.03%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.56%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Colne Valley

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£247
Sales (last 12 months)265
Typical range (middle 50%)£167K – £345K

Based on 265 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £247 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
Detached54£427,500£329
Semi-Detached38£285,750£258
Terraced150£207,750£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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD7 5SR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD7 5SR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 2026140, The Rock, Huddersfield, HD7 5SRTerracedFreehold£157,000
24 Jul 2025168A, Gillroyd Lane, Huddersfield, HD7 5SRTerracedFreehold£267,500
23 Mar 20267, Hollin Way, Huddersfield, HD7 5FHDetachedFreehold£470,000
26 May 202618, Hillside View, Huddersfield, HD7 5SZSemi-DetachedFreehold£57,500
26 Jun 2026185, Gillroyd Lane, Huddersfield, HD7 5SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the HD7 5SR postcode area, located within Slaithwaite & Linthwaite, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HD7 5SR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryColne Valley High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLinthwaite Clough Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryLinthwaite Clough J I & Early Years UnitCommunity school

Special Measures

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HD7 5SR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HD7 5SR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLinthwaite Convenience Store96 Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5SHWalking directions to Linthwaite Convenience Store
0.4 miPremierBarber Row, Kirklees, HD7 5QQWalking directions to Premier

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 5SR, 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)Slaithwaite & LinthwaiteE02002319
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 049AE01011071
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HD7 5SR

Is HD7 5SR (Slaithwaite & Linthwaite) safe?

The area around HD7 5SR records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, vehicle crime and public order.

What is the average house price near HD7 5SR?

The median sale price around HD7 5SR in Colne Valley is £235,000 (about £247 per square foot) based on 265 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HD7 5SR?

There are 6 schools close to HD7 5SR, including Colne Valley High School (Good), Linthwaite Clough Primary School and Linthwaite Clough J I & Early Years Unit (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HD7 5SR?

HD7 5SR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,808 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HD7 5SR (Slaithwaite & Linthwaite) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Colne Valley covering HD7 5SR 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).