Kaye Lane is in Linthwaite, Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD7 5RJ 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 Kaye Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD7 5RH, HD7 5RQ, HD7 5RS, HD7 5QY, HD7 5TQ, HD7 5QX, HD7 5RW, HD7 5TG, HD4 5UZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD7 5RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.3% | -1.0% | 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.
In the immediate area around HD7 5RJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.3% | 47.1% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 32% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 18.4% | 12.7% | -5.7% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41% | 41.8% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 38.8% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 15.1% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3.3% | -2.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 16.9% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 9.1% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 17.7% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.6% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 20.6% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 26.7% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 92.8% | 89.3% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 94.6% | 93% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 94.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kaye Lane was 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.5% lower than the Golcar average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kaye Lane has the 49th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Golcar and the 631st lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bungalow, 16 Kaye Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-09-30 | £282,677 |
| 12 Kaye Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2018-12-03 | £107,326 |
| 2 Kaye Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2017-10-27 | £221,268 |
| The Bungalow Kaye Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-06-28 | £254,891 |
| 14 Kaye Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2009-09-25 | £107,240 |
HD7 5RJ 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 | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 715 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy Main Avenue , Cowlersley HD4 5US | 2out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School Church Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5TA | 2out of 4 | 814 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School Manor Road , Golcar HD7 4QE | 3out of 4 | 1,070 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 | 1,264 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 947 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salendine Nook High School Academy New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | 3out of 4 | 2,762 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 4,202 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honley High School Station Road , Honley HD9 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 5,415 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,738 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 4,237 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 4,503 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 | 2,619 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 | 3,045 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School 3 Binham Road , Edgerton HD2 2AP | - not rated | 4,387 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 | 4,416 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 4,454 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 5,172 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanic Spa | Titanic Mill, Low Westwood Lane | 714 yd | |
| The Weavers Shed | 88 Knowl Road, Golcar | 838 yd | |
| Pink Flamingo Cafe and Bistro | 1000-1004 Manchester Road, Linthwaite | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Oak Cricket And Athletic Club | Broad Oak, Cowlersley Lane | 463 yd | |
| Broadoak W.M.C. | 73 Broad Oak, Cowlersley Lane | 463 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 826 Manchester Road, Linthwaite | 671 yd | |
| Th Alma | Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite | 791 yd | |
| 84 James Street | Golcar, Huddersfield | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Heywoods Fish And Chips | 403-405 Manchester Road, Linthwaite | 470 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 116 Cowlersley Lane, Cowlersley | 762 yd | |
| Marios | 6 James Street, Golcar | 802 yd | |
| Junction Fisheries | 402 Scar Lane, Golcar | 843 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Oak Cricket Club BROAD OAK | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| The Gym (Closed) Britannia Road | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Golcar Liberal Club Church Street | 883 yd | |
| Colne Valley High School Sports Centre GILLROYD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 920 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.