HD7 5DA is in Slaithwaite, Huddersfield and Kirklees district. HD7 5DA 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 Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD7 5DA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.3% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.7% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 34.5% | 34.9% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 47.9% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 52.6% | 52.8% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 31% | 29.8% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 21.1% | 16.7% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 7.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 11.6% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14.9% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 41.9% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 97.4% | 97.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 97.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around HD7 5DA was 18.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.6% lower than the Colne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
HD7 5DA has the 9th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Colne Valley and the 109th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Rock Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-04-30 | £352,192 |
| 5A Rock Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-02-22 | £260,869 |
| Crimble View, 3 Rock Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £219,950 | 2016-08-01 | £331,461 |
| Croft End Brookside, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2012-07-13 | £465,789 |
| 10 Rock Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2012-05-04 | £286,932 |
HD7 5DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clough Head Junior and Infant School Bolster Moor Road , Golcar HD7 4NW | 2out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Holme Lane , Slaithwaite HD7 5UG | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilberlee Junior and Infant School Heys Lane , Wilberlee HD7 5UX | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nields Junior Infant and Nursery School Nields Road , Slaithwaite HD7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellhouse Junior and Infant School Lower Wellhouse , Golcar HD7 4ES | 3out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2out of 4 | 2,643 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salendine Nook High School Academy New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | 3out of 4 | 4,319 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 4,982 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,223 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 4,946 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,321 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Om Is Where The Heart Is, The Studio | 23A Carr Lane, Slaithwaite | 728 yd | |
| Destination | 2-4 New Street, Slaithwaite | 801 yd | |
| Empire House | Lewisham Road, Slaithwaite | 863 yd | |
| Vanilla Bean | Coffee Shop, 19-20 Carr Lane | 865 yd | |
| Culture Co Holding Limited | Culture Co Holdings Limited, 15 Carr Lane | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineyard Working Mens Club | Clough Road, Slaithwaite | 147 yd | |
| Slaithwaite Cricket Club | Racton Street, Slaithwaite | 683 yd | |
| Commercial Hotel | 1 Carr Lane, Slaithwaite | 883 yd | |
| Shoulder Of Mutton | 9 Church Street, Slaithwaite | 953 yd | |
| Silent Woman Hotel | Nabbs Lane, Slaithwaite | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Top Village Fisheries | 30 Royd Street, Slaithwaite | 747 yd | |
| Ruddi's | Ruddis Retreat, 19-21 Station Road | 879 yd | |
| Marhaba | 4 Carr Lane, Slaithwaite | 883 yd | |
| Chopsticks, Pasford House | 1 Market Place, Slaithwaite | 941 yd | |
| Slawit Spice | 4 Kiln Hill, Slaithwaite | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Operative Food | Lewisham Road, Slaithwaite | 863 yd | |
| Aldi | 9A Britannia Road, Slaithwaite | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Slaithwaite Cricket & Bowling Club RACTON STREET | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Colne Valley Leisure Centre NEW STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 679 yd |
| Club Titanic Low Westwood Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 758 yd |
| Wharfside Workout (Closed) 2-4 2-4 New Street | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Slaithwaite Community Centre BANKGATE | 916 yd | |
| Slaithwaite Spa SPA LANE RECREATION GROUND SPA LANE RECREATION GROUND SPA LANE | grass pitches | 979 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 39 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.