HD7 Postcode District
HD7 is the Postcode District for Golcar, Huddersfield West Yorkshire
The HD7 postcode district is located in the HD Huddersfield postal area, HD7 has a population of 22,784 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 23.48 square miles (60.82 square kilometres or 15,028.18 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of HD7. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of HD7
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District overview
In the HD7 postcode district, the primary settlement is Golcar, located in the county of West Yorkshire. The most significant Postal Town within this district is Huddersfield. Other significant settlements in this district include Linthwaite, Slaithwaite, and Marsden.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector HD7 4, covers Golcar in West Yorkshire.
The sector HD7 5, covers Slaithwaite and Linthwaite in West Yorkshire.
The sector HD7 6, covers Marsden in West Yorkshire.
The sector HD7 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is HUDDERSFIELD.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Kirklees District (B) area with a total of 599 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Meltham | 3.01 | ESE |
| Holmfirth | 5.98 | ESE |
| Huddersfield | 6.21 | ENE |
| Elland | 6.37 | NNE |
| Sowerby Bridge | 6.86 | N |
| Shaw | 7.49 | WSW |
| Littleborough | 7.72 | WNW |
| Lees | 7.89 | SW |
| Milnrow | 7.97 | W |
| Mossley | 8.05 | SW |
| Halifax | 8.39 | NNE |
| Brighouse | 8.61 | NE |
| Royton | 8.81 | WSW |
| Oldham | 9.24 | WSW |
| Rochdale | 9.79 | W |
| Chadderton | 9.99 | WSW |
| Hebden Bridge | 10.07 | NNW |
| Stalybridge | 10.20 | SSW |
| Mirfield | 10.30 | ENE |
| Todmorden | 10.41 | NW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 861
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golcar | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 4 | 252 |
| Slaithwaite | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 5 | 218 |
| Marsden | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 6 | 181 |
| Linthwaite | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 5 | 117 |
| Golcar | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 4 | 18 |
| Golcar | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 4 | 15 |
| Marsden | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 6 | 10 |
| Slaithwaite | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 5 | 7 |
| Marsden | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 6 | 6 |
| Linthwaite | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 5 | 5 |
| Marsden | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 6 | 5 |
| Slaithwaite | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 5 | 4 |
| Linthwaite | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 5 | 3 |
| Golcar | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 4 | 2 |
| Golcar | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 4 | 2 |
| HUDDERSFIELD | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 5 | 2 |
| Golcar | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 4 | 2 |
| HUDDERSFIELD | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 6 | 1 |
| HUDDERSFIELD | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 6 | 1 |
| HUDDERSFIELD | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 6 | 1 |
| HUDDERSFIELD | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 6 | 1 |
| HUDDERSFIELD | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 5 | 1 |
| HUDDERSFIELD | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 5 | 1 |
| Linthwaite | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 5 | 1 |
| Linthwaite | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 5 | 1 |
| Slaithwaite | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 5 | 1 |
| Slaithwaite | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 5 | 1 |
| Slaithwaite | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 5 | 1 |
| Golcar | HUDDERSFIELD | HD7 4 | 1 |
Street list for HD7
BOLSTER GROVE
BOLSTER MOOR, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19418514
BURNT PLATTS LANE
SLAITHWAITE, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19400778
FOLLINGWORTH LANE
SLAITHWAITE, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19400564
GREEN GATE LANE
SLAITHWAITE, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19400574
HOLLIN HALL LANE
SCAPEGOAT HILL, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19423133
HOLYOAKE AVENUE
LINTHWAITE, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19419643
LEES MILL LANE
SLAITHWAITE, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19423137
LEES MILL LANE
SLAITHWAITE, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19423137
NETTLETON HILL ROAD
Minor roadSCAPEGOAT HILL, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Minor Road
USRN: 19423175
NEW CLOSE LANE
SLAITHWAITE, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19400677
PARK STREET
NETTLETON HILL, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19400280
SUNNY BANK ROAD
BOLSTER MOOR, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19400346
THE OLD QUARRY
SCAPEGOAT HILL, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19423559
WELLHOUSE FIELDS
WELLHOUSE, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19419559
WEST SLAITHWAITE ROAD
Minor roadSLAITHWAITE, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Minor Road
USRN: 19400757
WEST SLAITHWAITE ROAD
Minor roadSLAITHWAITE, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Minor Road
USRN: 19400757
WHOLESTONE GATE
SCAPEGOAT HILL, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19400377
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| LABURNUM GROVE | 70 |
| NEW STREET | 69 |
| THE LODGE | 48 |
| THE RIDGEWAYS | 47 |
| STOCKERHEAD LANE | 43 |
| HUMBER CLOSE | 42 |
| HILLSIDE VIEW | 38 |
| MALLARD WAY | 37 |
| OAK AVENUE | 35 |
| CHERRY TREE CLOSE | 34 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1535 |
| Public order | 315 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 314 |
| Vehicle crime | 277 |
| Other theft | 200 |
| Burglary | 193 |
| Shoplifting | 126 |
| Other crime | 109 |
| Drugs | 73 |
| Possession of weapons | 24 |
| Robbery | 15 |
| Theft from the person | 15 |
| Bicycle theft | 8 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANCHESTER ROAD | HUDDERSFIELD | LINTHWAITE | 29 | HD7 5QQ | View map |
| PEEL STREET | HUDDERSFIELD | MARSDEN | 21 | HD7 6BW | View map |
| CARR LANE | HUDDERSFIELD | SLAITHWAITE | 18 | HD7 5AN | View map |
| BRITANNIA ROAD | HUDDERSFIELD | SLAITHWAITE | 16 | HD7 5HF | View map |
| TOWN END | HUDDERSFIELD | GOLCAR | 11 | HD7 4QD | View map |
| STATION ROAD | HUDDERSFIELD | MARSDEN | 6 | HD7 6BS | View map |
Schools in the district
Wellhouse Junior and Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lower Wellhouse , Golcar , Huddersfield
Postcode: HD7 4ES
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Kenworthy (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Road , Scapegoat Hill , Huddersfield
Postcode: HD7 4NU
Headteacher: Mrs Nikki Barker (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Clough Head Junior and Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bolster Moor Road , Golcar , Huddersfield
Postcode: HD7 4NW
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Kenworthy (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Manor Road , Golcar , Huddersfield
Postcode: HD7 4QE
Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Gallant (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Fieldhead , Golcar , Huddersfield
Postcode: HD7 4QQ
Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Grindley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Nields Junior Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Nields Road , Slaithwaite , Huddersfield
Postcode: HD7 5HT
Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Wyrill (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Linthwaite Clough J I & Early Years Unit
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chapel Hill , Linthwaite , Huddersfield
Postcode: HD7 5NJ
Headteacher: Mrs Nikki Barker (Executive Headteacher Slcf)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Colne Valley High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite , Huddersfield
Postcode: HD7 5SP
Headteacher: Mr Jimmy Christian
Ofsted rating: Good
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Lane , Linthwaite , Huddersfield
Postcode: HD7 5TA
Headteacher: Mrs Jane Travis (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Holme Lane , Slaithwaite , Slaithwaite Ce Holme Lane , Huddersfield
Postcode: HD7 5UG
Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Fowler (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Wilberlee Junior and Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Heys Lane , Wilberlee , Wilberlee J and I School, Heys Lane , Slaithwaite
Postcode: HD7 5UX
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Kenworthy (Federation Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Marsden Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Brougham Road , Marsden , Huddersfield
Postcode: HD7 6BN
Headteacher: Miss Diane Mahon (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Marsden Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Manchester Road , Marsden , Huddersfield
Postcode: HD7 6EP
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Mansell (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S J Webster And Associates | DENTAL SURGERY, 613 MANCHESTER ROAD, LINTHWAITE, HUDDERSFIELD, HD7 5QX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fieldhead Surgery | FIELDHEAD, LEYMOOR ROAD, GOLCAR, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD7 4QQ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01484 654504 |
| 2 | Colne Valley Group Practice | WEST WING GROUND FLOOR, THE GLOBE, BRIDGE STREET, HUDDERSFIELD, HD7 5JN | GP PRACTICE | Call 01484 842652 |
| 3 | Slaithwaite Health Centre | NEW STREET, SLAITHWAITE, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD7 5AB | GP PRACTICE | Call 01484 846674 |
| 4 | Marsden Health Centre | VICTORIA STREET, MARSDEN, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD7 6DF | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cohens Chemist | GROUND FLOOR GLOBE MILL, BRIDGE STREET, SLAITHWAITE, HUDDERSFIELD, HD7 5JN | PHARMACY | Call 01484 845359 |
| 2 | Boots | 32 PEEL STREET, MARSDEN, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD7 6BW | PHARMACY | Call 01484 844255 |
| 3 | St Shaw Pharmacy | 38 TOWN END, GOLCAR, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD7 4QD | PHARMACY | Call 01484 654274 |
| 4 | Golcar Delivery Pharmacy | 30 MOORCROFT AVENUE, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD7 4QH | PHARMACY | Call 01484 646868 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aldreds Limited (slaithwaite) | 8 CARR LANE, SLAITHWAITE, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD7 5AN | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Valli Opticians Slaithwaite | 13 CARR LANE, SLAITHWAITE, HUDDERSFIELD, HD7 5AN | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Allegro Optical (marsden) | 30 PEEL STREET, MARSDEN, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD7 6BW | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £436,131 | 60 | £396,741 | 56 | £466,432 | 59 | £403,051 | 55 |
| Semi-detached | £253,208 | 82 | £237,070 | 83 | £234,044 | 80 | £238,526 | 96 |
| Terraced | £197,354 | 186 | £187,451 | 201 | £171,510 | 182 | £165,430 | 204 |
| Flats | £135,942 | 24 | £156,950 | 21 | £121,625 | 20 | £118,677 | 37 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Slaithwaite
CRS Code: SWT
Operator: NT
Line: Huddersfield line
Company: Northern
Marsden (Yorks)
CRS Code: MSN
Operator: NT
Line: Huddersfield line
Company: Northern
Accessible motorway junctions
M62 J23
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.02
Average Driving Distance: 4.08
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 642
M62 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.16
Average Driving Distance: 5.90
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 642
M62 J25
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.69
Average Driving Distance: 8.93
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 536
M62 J22
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.18
Average Driving Distance: 10.38
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 642
M62 J26
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.60
Average Driving Distance: 11.28
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 352
M62 J21
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.66
Average Driving Distance: 12.17
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 290
A627(M) J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 20.68
Average Driving Distance: 11.85
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 106
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| HD7 4 | Slaithwaite Delivery Office |
| HD7 5 | Slaithwaite Delivery Office |
| HD7 6 | Slaithwaite Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| H | D | 7 | - | X | X | X |
| H | D | 7 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield Astronomical Society | Museums & Art Galleries | Science / Technology Centre | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the HD7 postal code is Golcar followed by Slaithwaite, and Marsden.
The HD7 Postcode shares a border with HD3 (HUDDERSFIELD, Longwood, Lindley), HD4 (HUDDERSFIELD, Netherton, Newsome), HD9 (HOLMFIRTH, Meltham, Honley), HX4 (Greetland, Holywell Green, Barkisland), HX6 (SOWERBY BRIDGE, Ripponden, Triangle) and OL3 (Greenfield, Uppermill, Delph).
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