Lane Side is in Linthwaite, Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD7 5SE 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 Lane Side, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD7 5SG, HD7 5SF, HD7 5SB, HD7 5RZ, HD7 5SD, HD7 5SQ, HD7 5RY, HD7 5SA, HD7 5RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD7 5SE 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 | 49.5% | 50.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.7% | -0.8% | 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 | 25.9% | 36.1% | 10.2% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 48.7% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9.2% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 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 (85.7%) 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 | 47.7% | 55.9% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 29.8% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10.3% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 12.4% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 9.6% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 11.8% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 21.3% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 33.8% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 95.5% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 97.1% | 97.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lane Side was 217.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 264.2% higher than the Colne Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lane Side has the 3rd highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Colne Valley and the 115th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 136.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Lane Side, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2015-08-06 | £332,000 |
| 123 Lane Side, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2005-12-20 | £343,447 |
| 121 Lane Side, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £23,500 | 1996-04-04 | £116,850 |
HD7 5SE 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 | 136 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Construction | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School Church Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5TA | 2out of 4 | 441 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthwaite Clough J I & Early Years Unit Chapel Hill , Linthwaite HD7 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellhouse Junior and Infant School Lower Wellhouse , Golcar HD7 4ES | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy Main Avenue , Cowlersley HD4 5US | 2out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School Manor Road , Golcar HD7 4QE | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Foundation 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 | 2out of 4 | 466 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 2,893 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salendine Nook High School Academy New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | 3out of 4 | 3,560 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 4,506 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honley High School Station Road , Honley HD9 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 5,411 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 | 3,528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 4,916 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 5,092 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 | 3,369 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 | 3,806 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 | 4,730 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 5,122 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School 3 Binham Road , Edgerton HD2 2AP | - not rated | 5,176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanic Spa | Titanic Mill, Low Westwood Lane | 395 yd | |
| Pink Flamingo Cafe and Bistro | 1000-1004 Manchester Road, Linthwaite | 400 yd | |
| Cafe Bling | 1054 Manchester Road, Linthwaite | 469 yd | |
| Thornton And Ross Ltd | Manchester Road, Linthwaite | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sair Inn / Linfit Brewery | Sair Inn, 139 Lane Top | 96 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 826 Manchester Road, Linthwaite | 318 yd | |
| Broad Oak Cricket And Athletic Club | Broad Oak, Cowlersley Lane | 442 yd | |
| Broadoak W.M.C. | 73 Broad Oak, Cowlersley Lane | 442 yd | |
| Th Alma | Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 16, Colne Valley Business Park | 414 yd | |
| Didi Pizza | 1008 Manchester Road, Linthwaite | 469 yd | |
| Linthwaite Sandwich Bar | 1050 Manchester Road, Linthwaite | 469 yd | |
| Mr Happy Pizza | 1012 Manchester Road, Linthwaite | 469 yd | |
| Fortune Cookie | 1006 Manchester Road, Linthwaite | 469 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Oak Cricket Club BROAD OAK | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Colne Valley High School Sports Centre GILLROYD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 358 yd |
| Linthwaite Methodist Tennis Club Stones Lane | tennis courts | 764 yd |
| Linthwaite Cricket & Bowling Club Manchester Road | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Linthwaite Recreational Ground MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 879 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.