Commercial Mills Cottages is in Slaithwaite, Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD7 5HB 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 Commercial Mills Cottages, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD7 5FE, HD7 5AR, HD7 5FD, HD7 5AU, HD7 5HP, HD7 5AY, HD7 5HH, HD7 5HQ, HD7 5JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD7 5HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 36.2% | 40.2% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 41.8% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 11.3% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 44.9% | 47.6% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 37.8% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 10.4% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 14.2% | -14.2% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 6.7% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 18% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 43.1% | 16.8% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 94.7% | 96.4% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 96.4% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.5% | 37.2% | 21.3% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commercial Mills Cottages was 94.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.0% higher than the Colne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Commercial Mills Cottages has the 19th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Colne Valley and the 487th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Commercial Mills Cottages, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-08-01 | £202,988 |
| 2 Commercial Mills Cottages, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2025-03-27 | £138,419 |
| 3 Commercial Mills Cottages, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-08-25 | £216,512 |
| 1 Commercial Mills Cottages, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2017-11-10 | £187,262 |
| 3 Commercial Mills Cottages, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2016-06-03 | £97,983 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nields Junior Infant and Nursery School Nields Road , Slaithwaite HD7 5HT | - not rated | 252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nields Academy Nields Road , Slaithwaite HD7 5HT | 1out of 4 | 252 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Holme Lane , Slaithwaite HD7 5UG | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilberlee Junior and Infant School Heys Lane , Wilberlee HD7 5UX | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthwaite Clough J I & Early Years Unit Chapel Hill , Linthwaite HD7 5NJ | - not rated | 1,944 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 | 2,749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP | 3out of 4 | 2,749 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salendine Nook High School New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | - not rated | 5,236 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salendine Nook High School New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | 3out of 4 | 5,236 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Technology College Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | - not rated | 5,281 yd | Community school | 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 | 5,154 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royd Edge School Holmfirth Road , Meltham HD9 4DD | - not rated | 5,019 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehaven 58 Acre Lane , Meltham HD9 4DH | - not rated | 5,040 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Handmade Bakery | Unit 6, Upper Mills | 84 yd | |
| Curated By Anna | 13 Manchester Road, Slaithwaite | 148 yd | |
| Rumpus | 7 Church Street, Slaithwaite | 201 yd | |
| Ashby's Chicken Shack | 17 Britannia Road, Slaithwaite | 237 yd | |
| The Little Bridge Cafe | Britannia Road, Slaithwaite | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Woman Hotel | Nabbs Lane, Slaithwaite | 139 yd | |
| Slaithwaite Wmc | 2 Howgate Road, Slaithwaite | 151 yd | |
| Shoulder Of Mutton | 9 Church Street, Slaithwaite | 201 yd | |
| Commercial Hotel | 1 Carr Lane, Slaithwaite | 328 yd | |
| Slaithwaite Cricket Club | Racton Street, Slaithwaite | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopsticks, Pasford House | 1 Market Place, Slaithwaite | 224 yd | |
| Yaad Gaar Asian And Pizza Takeaway | 5 Britannia Road, Slaithwaite | 237 yd | |
| Slawt Chippy | 11 Britannia Road, Slaithwaite | 237 yd | |
| Ruddi's | Ruddis Retreat, 19-21 Station Road | 271 yd | |
| Marhaba | 4 Carr Lane, Slaithwaite | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 9A Britannia Road, Slaithwaite | 287 yd | |
| The Co Operative Food | Lewisham Road, Slaithwaite | 338 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Slaithwaite Community Centre BANKGATE | 197 yd | |
| Wharfside Workout COMMERCIAL STREET | health and fitness suite | 439 yd |
| Wharfside Workout (Closed) 2-4 2-4 New Street | health and fitness suite | 508 yd |
| Slaithwaite C Of E School TWO GATES | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Slaithwaite Cricket & Bowling Club RACTON STREET | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Hollins Glen Recreation Ground HOLLINS GLEN | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Colne Valley Leisure Centre NEW STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 725 yd |
| Slaithwaite Spa SPA LANE RECREATION GROUND SPA LANE RECREATION GROUND SPA LANE | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Club Titanic Low Westwood Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,022 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.