Living in HD5, Kirklees
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around HD5 in Kirklees. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Kirklees: £205,773, up 5.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around HD5
133 recorded home sales on the streets around central HD5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £175,000 and a range from £60,000 to £415,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREEN LEA COTTAGE, 74 DALTON GREEN LANE, HD5 9UQ | terraced | £230,000 | 2026-06-03 |
| 3 WOODEDGE AVENUE, HD5 9UX | semi-detached | £180,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 4A CROSS GREEN ROAD, HD5 9XX | terraced | £224,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 21 GREENLEA COURT, HD5 8QA | terraced | £185,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 23 SUNNYMEAD, HD5 9XR | terraced | £170,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 101A DALTON GREEN LANE, HD5 9XZ | detached | £210,000 | 2026-04-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
30 schools within 3 miles , of which 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton School | Primary | Good | 0.0 mi |
| Hill View Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Moldgreen Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Kirkheaton Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
21 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Huddersfield.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 15.6% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.0% |
| Skilled trades | 11.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
236 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central HD5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Kirklees's figures.
Common questions about HD5
What is the average house price in HD5?
The average sold price in Kirklees is £205,773 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in HD5?
Prices in Kirklees are up 5.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in HD5?
The median of 133 recorded sales around central HD5 in the last 2 years is £175,000, ranging from £60,000 to £415,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in HD5?
30 schools sit within 3 miles of central HD5, and 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in HD5?
236 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HD5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is HD5 at risk of flooding?
Central HD5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is HD5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 83% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £175,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 236 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is HD5 safe?
236 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HD5 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? HD5 or HD1, HD5 or HD2, HD5 or HD4.
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