Holmfield Drive, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4AY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HD7 4AY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	57.9%	49.3%	-8.6%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	42.1%	50.7%	8.6%	49.0%	1.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	27%	37.2%	10.2%	37.9%	-0.7%
Married: Opposite sex	48.4%	47.2%	-1.2%	44.2%	3.0%
Separated	2.4%	3%	0.6%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	11.5%	9.3%	-2.2%	9.1%	0.2%
Widowed	10.7%	3.3%	-7.4%	6.1%	-2.8%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	47%	44.8%	-2.2%	48.4%	-3.6%
Good health	32.3%	38.6%	6.3%	33.6%	5.0%
Fair health	14.9%	13.3%	-1.6%	12.7%	0.6%
Bad health	4.6%	1.8%	-2.8%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.4%	18.7%	-8.7%	18.2%	0.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.9%	6%	-7.9%	9.6%	-3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.7%	14.9%	2.2%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	7.5%	1.9%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.3%	20.1%	7.8%	16.9%	3.2%
Degree or Similar	25%	32.8%	7.8%	33.8%	-1.0%
Other	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Pakistani	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.2%
Other Asian	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.5%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.0%	0.2%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	2.9%	2.3%	0.9%	2.0%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.1%	89.7%	-5.4%	81.4%	8.3%
Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97%	96.2%	-0.8%	83.2%	13.0%
European Union	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.2%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	96.5%	0.2%	83.2%	13.3%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3%	0.3%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.3%	76.7%	5.6%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	16.5%	13.5%	3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.9%	37.2%	14.7%
Christian	39.8%	46.2%	-6.4%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Muslim	2.7%	6.5%	-3.8%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Holmfield Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holmfield Drive was 80.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.5% lower than the Golcar average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Holmfield Drive has the 49th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Golcar and the 593rd highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,900

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in HD7 4AY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Holmfield Drive are based on 33 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kirklees.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Holmfield Drive, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4AY

Estimated Average Property Prices for HD7 4AY

Average Price
£178,871

Semi-Detached
£179,810

Terraced
£187,655

Detached
£138,437

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Holmfield Drive

Average Price
£177,797

Semi-Detached
£178,893

Terraced
£178,952

Detached
£142,423

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Holmfield DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Holmfield Drive, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2025-06-12	£186,864
21 Holmfield Drive, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2025-03-27	£161,648
22 Holmfield Drive, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2022-10-21	£174,240
17 Holmfield Drive, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	2019-07-09	£155,774
18 Holmfield Drive, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2018-09-28	£203,453

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HD7 4AY

Employment

HD7 4AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	116
Retired	51
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	25
Education	21
Manufacturing	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Construction	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Transport and storage	7
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School Fieldhead , Golcar HD7 4QQ	3out of 4	686 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School Manor Road , Golcar HD7 4QE	3out of 4	740 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School Crow Lane , Milnsbridge HD3 4QT	2out of 4	962 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy Main Avenue , Cowlersley HD4 5US	2out of 4	1,091 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wellhouse Junior and Infant School Lower Wellhouse , Golcar HD7 4ES	3out of 4	1,359 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Salendine Nook High School Academy New Hey Road , HD3 4GN	3out of 4	1,698 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP	2out of 4	1,994 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA	4out of 4	2,560 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN	- not rated	4,291 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG	3out of 4	4,967 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL	- not rated	1,674 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES	- not rated	3,659 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD	- not rated	4,102 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Royds Hall, A Share Academy Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA	1out of 4	1,938 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Huddersfield Grammar School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX	- not rated	2,298 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Mount School 3 Binham Road , Edgerton HD2 2AP	- not rated	3,503 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN	- not rated	3,891 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hill: A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction Newsome Road South , Newsome HD4 6JL	4out of 4	4,479 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH	- not rated	4,737 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Thirsty Gardener	Colne Valley Garden Centre, Scar Lane	288 yd
The Weavers Shed	88 Knowl Road, Golcar	662 yd
The Raj Restaurant	Scar Lane, Milnsbridge	730 yd
Town Playcafé Huddersfield,	Unit 2, Town Playcafe Huddersfield Springfield Mills	794 yd
Bodyrockerz Cafe	78 New Street, Milnsbridge	912 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal British Legion	The Royal British Legion, 283 Scar Lane	119 yd
Junction One Cafe Bar	1 Knowl Road, Golcar	662 yd
Thorpe Green Bowling And Social Club	227 Leymoor Road, Golcar	717 yd
The Old Cask Inn	40 Leymoor Road, Longwood	719 yd
Walkers Arms	Parkwood Road, Golcar	813 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Paradise Take Away	1 Sycamore Court, Golcar	328 yd
Hing Loon	161A Scar Lane, Milnsbridge	330 yd
Junction Fisheries	402 Scar Lane, Golcar	338 yd
Golcar Fisheries	Sycamore Avenue, Golcar	479 yd
Master Pizza Bar	107 Sycamore Avenue, Golcar	479 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
United Cooperatives Ltd	The Co Operative Food, 91-95 Leymoor Road	590 yd
Aldi	Scar Lane, Milnsbridge	730 yd
Asda Express Milnsbridge - Manchester Road PFS	The Co operative Food, Milnsbridge Service Station, 819 Manchester Road	1,070 yd
Co-operative Local	The Co Operative Food, 119 Town End	1,072 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Longfield Avenue Recreation Ground BIRCH GROVE	grass pitches	272 yd
The Gym (Closed) Britannia Road	health and fitness suite	356 yd
Botham Hall Recreation Ground BOTHAM HALL RECREATION GROUND BOTHAM HALL RECREATION GROUND RUFFORD ROAD	grass pitches	594 yd
Golcar Liberal Club Church Street		727 yd
Leymoor Cricket Club Parkwood Road	grass pitches	772 yd
Crow Lane Rec CROW LANE RECREATION GROUND CROW LANE RECREATION GROUND CROW LANE	grass pitches	830 yd
Golcar Junior Infant And Nursery School MANOR ROAD	grass pitches	844 yd
The Elms THE ELMS THE ELMS NEW STREET		911 yd
Longwood Mechanics Hall LONGWOOD MECHANICS HALL LONGWOOD MECHANICS HALL LONGWOOD GATE		1,046 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	33 Mbit/s
Average download speed	39.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.