Upper Clough is in Linthwaite, Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD7 5PF 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 Upper Clough, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD7 5PL, HD7 5PE, HD7 5PX, HD7 5ZD, HD7 5ZA, HD7 5ZB, HD7 5PD, HD7 5PG, HD7 5PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HD7 5PF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 51% | 49.1% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49% | 50.9% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 36.1% | 40.9% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 44.1% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 3.5% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 52.5% | 63.4% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 15.0% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 25.7% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 8.5% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around HD7 5PF this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 8.4% | -9.6% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 8.7% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 15% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 27.5% | 16.8% | 16.9% | 10.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 32.4% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.2% | 96.6% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 97.7% | 97.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 97.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.6% | 37.2% | 25.4% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Clough was 18.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.8% lower than the Colne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Clough has the 10th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Colne Valley and the 116th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Upper Clough, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-05-21 | £191,506 |
| 1 Upper Clough, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-05-10 | £170,500 |
| 56 Upper Clough, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-12-18 | £341,593 |
| 44 Upper Clough, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-10-28 | £188,073 |
| 42 Upper Clough, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-09-16 | £135,689 |
HD7 5PF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 173 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 469 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 | 1,200 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellhouse Junior and Infant School Lower Wellhouse , Golcar HD7 4ES | 3out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nields Junior Infant and Nursery School Nields Road , Slaithwaite HD7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helme Church of England Academy Helme , Meltham HD9 5RW | 1out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 3,629 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salendine Nook High School Academy New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | 3out of 4 | 4,487 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 5,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 4,446 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 | 4,309 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 | 4,750 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 | 5,328 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Bling | 1054 Manchester Road, Linthwaite | 752 yd | |
| Thornton And Ross Ltd | Manchester Road, Linthwaite | 821 yd | |
| Pink Flamingo Cafe and Bistro | 1000-1004 Manchester Road, Linthwaite | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulls Head | Blackmoorfoot, Blackmoorfoot Road | 656 yd | |
| Sair Inn / Linfit Brewery | Sair Inn, 139 Lane Top | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 16, Colne Valley Business Park | 692 yd | |
| Qamar Royal Curry And Pizza Bar | Royal Curry and Pizza Bar Ltd, 1040 Manchester Road | 731 yd | |
| Didi Pizza | 1008 Manchester Road, Linthwaite | 752 yd | |
| Linthwaite Sandwich Bar | 1050 Manchester Road, Linthwaite | 752 yd | |
| Mr Happy Pizza | 1012 Manchester Road, Linthwaite | 752 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Linthwaite Methodist Tennis Club Stones Lane | tennis courts | 238 yd |
| Linthwaite Cricket & Bowling Club Manchester Road | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Linthwaite Recreational Ground MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Colne Valley High School Sports Centre GILLROYD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,031 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 | 22.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 5.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 4.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 6.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 6.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.