Postcode report
HD7 4AZ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Kirklees
About HD7 4AZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
HD7 4AZ is a postcode in Golcar, Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HD7 4AZ, then scores the surrounding small area 32/100 - bottom 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HD7 4AZ are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for HD7 4AZ is based on Kirklees 041 Census 2021. It covers 6,542 residents, 3,120 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 65% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 17% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near HD7 4AZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HD7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £205k from 82 rolling sales, down 2.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HD7 4AZ can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HD7 4AZ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around HD7 4AZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about HD7 4AZ
Is HD7 4AZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 32/100 (bottom 9% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near HD7 4AZ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HD7 4AZ?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for HD7 4AZ?
LocaleIQ matched HD7 4AZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HD7 4AZ?
The latest median sold price is £205k based on 82 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HD7 4AZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.