Causeway Side, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5NW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD7 5NW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.1%	51%	1.9%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	50.9%	49%	-1.9%	49.0%	0.0%

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	29.4%	39.3%	9.9%	37.9%	1.4%
Married: Opposite sex	57.3%	47.8%	-9.5%	44.2%	3.6%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.1%	3.1%	0.0%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	7.1%	6.4%	-0.7%	9.1%	-2.7%
Widowed	2.7%	3.4%	0.7%	6.1%	-2.7%

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.

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	47%	50.7%	3.7%	48.4%	2.3%
Good health	35.8%	34.7%	-1.1%	33.6%	1.1%
Fair health	13%	10.6%	-2.4%	12.7%	-2.1%
Bad health	3.3%	3%	-0.3%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0.9%	1%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.2%

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	29.4%	16.8%	-12.6%	18.2%	-1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.5%	9.8%	-2.7%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	11.1%	-4.6%	13.4%	-2.3%
Apprenticeship	7.5%	6.1%	-1.4%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.5%	21.2%	6.7%	16.9%	4.3%
Degree or Similar	17.3%	33%	15.7%	33.8%	-0.8%
Other	3.1%	2%	-1.1%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	3.1%	-2.6%
Pakistani	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%	-0.8%
Other Black	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	1.7%	0.8%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.6%
White	94.3%	93.8%	-0.5%	81.4%	12.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97% 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	98.8%	97%	-1.8%	83.2%	13.8%
European Union	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0.2%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.8%	97%	-1.8%	83.2%	13.8%
10+ Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	9.8%	-8.1%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.2%	76.7%	3.5%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Italy	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Other Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	17.3%	13.5%	3.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	57%	37.2%	19.8%
Christian	34.4%	46.2%	-11.8%
Hindu	0.2%	1.7%	-1.5%
Muslim	2.2%	6.5%	-4.3%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Causeway Side Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Causeway Side was 168.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 182.4% higher than the Colne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Causeway Side has the 5th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Colne Valley and the 187th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,200

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in HD7 5NW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (very 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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Causeway Side are based on 138 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 Causeway Side, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5NW

Estimated Average Property Prices for HD7 5NW

Average Price
£276,093

Semi-Detached
£317,957

Terraced
£195,566

Detached
£381,185

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Causeway Side

Average Price
£208,813

Semi-Detached
£266,314

Terraced
£153,137

Detached
£363,476

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Causeway SideStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
82 Causeway Side, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2025-09-19	£450,000
62 Causeway Side, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2024-11-01	£104,453
117 Causeway Side, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2024-05-10	£281,353
2 The Orchard Causeway Side, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2024-04-15	£532,671
76 Causeway Side, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£62,500	2022-03-18	£73,381

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HD7 5NW

Employment

HD7 5NW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	129
Retired	59
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Unemployed	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Manufacturing	29
Human health and social work activities	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Construction	14
Education	12
Transport and storage	12
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Other	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Linthwaite Clough J I & Early Years Unit Chapel Hill , Linthwaite HD7 5NJ	3out of 4	244 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School Church Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5TA	2out of 4	620 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wellhouse Junior and Infant School Lower Wellhouse , Golcar HD7 4ES	3out of 4	1,117 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy Main Avenue , Cowlersley HD4 5US	2out of 4	1,696 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School Manor Road , Golcar HD7 4QE	3out of 4	1,984 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP	2out of 4	561 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA	4out of 4	3,105 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Salendine Nook High School Academy New Hey Road , HD3 4GN	3out of 4	3,902 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN	- not rated	4,660 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Honley High School Station Road , Honley HD9 6QJ	3out of 4	5,431 yd	Academy converter	No	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	3,869 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES	- not rated	5,209 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD	- not rated	5,351 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	3,691 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	4,131 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hill: A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction Newsome Road South , Newsome HD4 6JL	4out of 4	4,886 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN	- not rated	5,411 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Bling	1054 Manchester Road, Linthwaite	418 yd
Pink Flamingo Cafe and Bistro	1000-1004 Manchester Road, Linthwaite	425 yd
Titanic Spa	Titanic Mill, Low Westwood Lane	645 yd
Thornton And Ross Ltd	Manchester Road, Linthwaite	656 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sair Inn / Linfit Brewery	Sair Inn, 139 Lane Top	313 yd
Royal Oak	826 Manchester Road, Linthwaite	601 yd
Broad Oak Cricket And Athletic Club	Broad Oak, Cowlersley Lane	763 yd
Broadoak W.M.C.	73 Broad Oak, Cowlersley Lane	763 yd
Th Alma	Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite	816 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	Unit 16, Colne Valley Business Park	319 yd
Didi Pizza	1008 Manchester Road, Linthwaite	418 yd
Linthwaite Sandwich Bar	1050 Manchester Road, Linthwaite	418 yd
Mr Happy Pizza	1012 Manchester Road, Linthwaite	418 yd
Fortune Cookie	1006 Manchester Road, Linthwaite	418 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Linthwaite Methodist Tennis Club Stones Lane	tennis courts	449 yd
Colne Valley High School Sports Centre GILLROYD LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	462 yd
Broad Oak Cricket Club BROAD OAK	grass pitches	608 yd
Linthwaite Cricket & Bowling Club Manchester Road	grass pitches	643 yd
Linthwaite Recreational Ground MANCHESTER ROAD	grass pitches	749 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	92.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	92.3%

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	79.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	130.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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