Living in HD7, Kirklees
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around HD7 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 HD7
98 recorded home sales on the streets around central HD7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £210,000 and a range from £75,000 to £580,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 VARLEY ROAD, HD7 5HL | terraced | £484,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 25 ROYD STREET, HD7 5EB | terraced | £128,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 8 ELMS HILL, HD7 5HR | terraced | £256,500 | 2026-05-08 |
| 1432 MANCHESTER ROAD, HD7 5JX | flat-maisonette | £125,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 12 BROOK TERRACE, HD7 5BU | terraced | £235,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 29 HOLLINS ROW, HD7 5LA | terraced | £209,000 | 2026-04-17 |
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
17 schools within 3 miles , of which 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clough Head Junior and Infant School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Colne Valley High School | Secondary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Helme Church of England Academy | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Meltham Moor Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
15 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 | 20.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.9% |
| Skilled trades | 10.8% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 9.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
53 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central HD7 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 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Kirklees's figures.
Common questions about HD7
What is the average house price in HD7?
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 HD7?
Prices in Kirklees are up 5.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in HD7?
The median of 98 recorded sales around central HD7 in the last 2 years is £210,000, ranging from £75,000 to £580,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in HD7?
17 schools sit within 3 miles of central HD7, and 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in HD7?
53 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HD7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is HD7 at risk of flooding?
Central HD7 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 HD7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 75% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £210,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 53 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is HD7 safe?
53 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HD7 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? HD7 or HD3, HD7 or HD4, HD7 or HX4.
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