Hanging Royd is in Golcar, Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD7 4JJ is located in the Colne Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colne Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hanging Royd, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD7 4JL, HD7 4ET, HD7 4HG, HD7 4EU, HD7 4ES, HD7 4JQ, HD7 4JA, HD7 4JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HD7 4JJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 53.5% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 46.5% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HD7 4JJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.6% | 28.5% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 54.7% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.5% | 51.5% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 36.1% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 15.7% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 7.6% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.2% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 9.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.3% | 44.8% | -1.5% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 99% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 99% 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 | 99.5% | 99% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.5% | 99% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 76.7% | 16.4% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanging Royd was 67.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.5% lower than the Golcar average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Hanging Royd has the 53rd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Golcar and the 643rd lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hanging Royd, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2023-09-20 | £152,252 |
| 19 Hanging Royd, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-06-29 | £309,740 |
| 17 Hanging Royd, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-07-31 | £210,655 |
| 17 Hanging Royd, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2016-07-15 | £217,866 |
| 1 Hanging Royd, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2015-01-21 | £164,184 |
HD7 4JJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HD7 4JJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Lodge Nursery School 128a Yews Hill Road , Lockwood HD1 3SP | - not rated | 4,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellhouse Junior and Infant School Lower Wellhouse , Golcar HD7 4ES | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School Manor Road , Golcar HD7 4QE | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School Fieldhead , Golcar HD7 4QQ | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Primary School Beech Avenue , Golcar HD7 4BE | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthwaite Clough J I & Early Years Unit Chapel Hill , Linthwaite HD7 5NJ | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP | 3out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salendine Nook High School New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | - not rated | 2,747 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salendine Nook High School New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | 3out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Hall, A Share Academy Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | 3out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 4,833 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 5,196 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royds Hall Community School Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | - not rated | 3,134 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield Grammar School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 3,515 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 3,661 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marc Lindsay Sports College Lockwood House , Lockwood Park HD4 6EN | - not rated | 4,300 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MPC College Lockwood House , Lockwood Park HD4 6EN | - not rated | 4,406 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barraclough Hall School Barraclough, 1 Bryan Road , Edgerton HD2 2AL | - not rated | 4,614 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Valley Museum | Cliffe Ash, Golcar | 453 yd | |
| Haveli | 117 Town End, Golcar | 526 yd | |
| The Weavers Shed | 88 Knowl Road, Golcar | 651 yd | |
| Jjs Cafe | 4 Swallow Lane, Golcar | 665 yd | |
| Titanic Spa | Titanic Mill, Low Westwood Lane | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellhouse Village Club | 21 Lower Wellhouse Road, Wellhouse | 262 yd | |
| 84 James Street | Golcar, Huddersfield | 490 yd | |
| Golcar Central Liberal Club | Church Street, Golcar | 543 yd | |
| Junction One Cafe Bar | 1 Knowl Road, Golcar | 651 yd | |
| Golcar Cricket And Athletic Club | Swallow Lane, Golcar | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marios | 6 James Street, Golcar | 781 yd | |
| Junction Fisheries | 402 Scar Lane, Golcar | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Local | The Co Operative Food, 119 Town End | 525 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Golcar Cricket Club Swallow Lane | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Golcar Liberal Club Church Street | 597 yd | |
| Golcar Junior Infant And Nursery School MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 654 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 18.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 18.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 2.1 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.