Property market | £199,888 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Leeds Bradford (16.8 miles) | |
Broadband | 69.1mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 73.6% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 26.3% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 194 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 282 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Colne Valley level) | |
Community | Median age is 39.7 | Happiness is Below Average for West Yorkshire, Average for UK | |
Crime | 5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Kirklees) | |
Commute (approx) | - Leeds (20 mins) - Manchester Piccadilly (41 mins) - York (46 mins) | |
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£199,888 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Leeds Bradford (16.8 miles) | |
69.1mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 39.7 | Happiness is Below Average for West Yorkshire, Average for UK | |
Ranked 194 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 282 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Colne Valley level) | |
5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Kirklees) | |
- Leeds (20 mins) - Manchester Piccadilly (41 mins) - York (46 mins) | |
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Longwood Edge has a few stores nearby for groceries, including: Aldi Golcar Huddersfield, Sainsburys Salendine Nook. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: 84 James Street, Commercial Inn, Dusty Miller Inn, Junction One Cafe Bar, Rising Sun, Rose And Crown Inn, Slip Inn, The Old Cask Inn, The Royal Britis... (see map below for more bars and associated links). Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, there are a few nearby, including: A Little of Everything, Colne Valley Museum, Haveli, Milnsbar, Scottys, The Weavers Shed. There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Jjs Cafe, Nook Cafe. Longwood Edge has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Longwood Edge has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £329,846, which is up 3.2% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £199,888 (up 1.5% on last year) , a terraced house £153,496 (up 0.2% on last year) and a flat £114,039. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £515 per month. Property prices in Longwood Edge are similar to the average property prices across West Yorkshire and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Longwood Edge, prices have risen slightly slower than the annual average price change seen across the West Yorkshire region.
Property data is based on Kirklees level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Longwood Edge, or click here to browse the longer list of Longwood Edge property transactions from 2023.
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Longwood Edge has a healthy number of schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Salendine Nook High School Academy (Academy) which is a secondary school based in New Hey Road, Huddersfield. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Holywell Green Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Reinwood Community Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Reinwood Infant and Nursery School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Wellhouse Junior and Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Moorlands Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Salendine Nook High School Academy | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Holywell Green Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/23/2011) | Ofsted Report Link | Halifax | |
Reinwood Community Junior School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/11/2016) | 30 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Huddersfield |
Reinwood Infant and Nursery School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/8/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Huddersfield | |
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/11/2022) | 17 submissions 94.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Huddersfield |
Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/27/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Huddersfield | |
Wellhouse Junior and Infant School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/16/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Huddersfield | |
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School Save school | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/2/2017) | 43 submissions 91.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Huddersfield |
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/12/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Huddersfield | |
Moorlands Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/29/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Huddersfield | |
Salendine Nook High School Academy Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (2/12/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Huddersfield | |
Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (9/15/2022) | 11 submissions 63.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Huddersfield |
School | Type |
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Holywell Green Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/23/2011) |
Reinwood Community Junior School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/11/2016) 30 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Reinwood Infant and Nursery School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/8/2021) |
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/11/2022) 17 submissions 94.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/27/2016) |
Wellhouse Junior and Infant School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/16/2012) |
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/2/2017) 43 submissions 91.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/12/2013) |
Moorlands Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/29/2015) |
Salendine Nook High School Academy Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (2/12/2016) |
Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/15/2022) 11 submissions 63.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Station | Distance from Longwood Edge | Commute options |
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Huddersfield A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | 3 miles |
- Leeds (27 mins - TransPennine Express - £134 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (47 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - York (52 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 149 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 177 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details |
Lockwood A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -5% from the previous year. | 3 miles |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 40 mins - TransPennine Express - £134 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 63 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - York (1 change(s) - 66 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 165 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Berry Brow A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -5% from the previous year. | 4 miles |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 43 mins - TransPennine Express - £134 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 66 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - York (1 change(s) - 69 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 162 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Honley A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 45 mins - TransPennine Express - £134 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 68 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - York (1 change(s) - 71 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 158 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Brockholes A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -9% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 49 mins - TransPennine Express - £134 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 72 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - York (1 change(s) - 75 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 154 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Sowerby Bridge A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +10% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- Leeds (44 mins - Northern Trains) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 69 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - York (1 change(s) - 75 mins - Northern Trains) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 169 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Kirklees) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Kirklees residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 73.6% | 81.7% |
Asian | 19.4% | 9.3% |
Mixed | 3.1% | 2.9% |
Black | 2.3% | 4.0% |
Other | 1.5% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Colne Valley consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 11.7% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 10.6% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 13.9% | 194 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 22.1% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 5.5% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 10.6% | |
Routine occupations | 11.6% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 7.8% | 282 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 6.3% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in West Yorkshire is average (69mbps). Longwood Edge is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 69.1mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Colne Valley level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 69.1 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 95.4% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.1% |
Crime stats were found at the Kirklees level:
Type | Kirklees | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 108 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 5 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 16 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 48 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Longwood Edge.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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Yorkshire | River Calder, Walsden Water, Hebden Water | River Calder and its tributaries from Todmorden to Brighouse |
Yorkshire | River Colne, Fenay Beck | Land around the River Colne and Fenay Beck and its tributaries including Crowhill, Slaithwaite and Wessenden |
Yorkshire | Longwood Beck | Properties alongside Market street between the viaduct and Milns bridge |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Longwood Edge, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £199,888 Detached: £329,846 | 108 | Primary: 10Secondary: 1 | 13.9% residents in higher managerial positions 7.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Boston Spa, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 7Secondary: 4 | 17.1% residents in higher managerial positions 6.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Chapel Allerton, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 32Secondary: 9 | 20.2% residents in higher managerial positions 9.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Otley, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 15.9% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Roundhay, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 24Secondary: 6 | 20.2% residents in higher managerial positions 9.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Todmorden, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,935 Detached: £344,627 | 124 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 14.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £199,888 Detached: £329,846 | 108 | Primary: 18Secondary: 10 | 11.0% residents in higher managerial positions 11.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Longwood Edge, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £199,888 Detached: £329,846 | 108 | Primary: 10Secondary: 1 |
Boston Spa, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 7Secondary: 4 |
Chapel Allerton, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 32Secondary: 9 |
Otley, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
Roundhay, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 24Secondary: 6 |
Todmorden, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,935 Detached: £344,627 | 124 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £199,888 Detached: £329,846 | 108 | Primary: 18Secondary: 10 |
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