Property market | £199,888 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Leeds Bradford (20.2 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 (27 mins) - Manchester Piccadilly (28 mins) - York (53 mins) | |
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£199,888 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Leeds Bradford (20.2 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 (27 mins) - Manchester Piccadilly (28 mins) - York (53 mins) | |
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Upper Hey has one main store nearby, Morrisons Meltham. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: The Bulls Head, The Swan, The Victoria Park Hotel, Travellers Rest, Wills O Nats. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, there are a few nearby, including: H Lounge, Number 3. There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Gerry's Cafe, Ivy Cafe. Upper Hey has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Upper Hey 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 Upper Hey 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 Upper Hey, 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 Upper Hey, or click here to browse the longer list of Upper Hey property transactions from 2023.
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Upper Hey has a few schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Colne Valley High School (Academy) which is a secondary school based in Gillroyd Lane, 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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Linthwaite Clough J I & Early Years Unit | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Colne Valley High School | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Helme Church of England Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Meltham Moor Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Linthwaite Clough J I & Early Years Unit Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/22/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Huddersfield | |
Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/16/2012) | 76 submissions 88.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Holmfirth |
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/17/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Huddersfield | |
Colne Valley High School Save school | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (9/19/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Huddersfield | |
Helme Church of England Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (4/27/2022) | 38 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Holmfirth |
Meltham Moor Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (11/3/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Holmfirth |
School | Type |
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Linthwaite Clough J I & Early Years Unit Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/22/2013) |
Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/16/2012) 76 submissions 88.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/17/2021) |
Colne Valley High School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (9/19/2019) |
Helme Church of England Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/27/2022) 38 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Meltham Moor Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/3/2017) |
Station | Distance from Upper Hey | Commute options |
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Slaithwaite A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +8% from the previous year. | 2 miles |
- Leeds (35 mins - TransPennine Express - £145 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (46 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - York (71 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 147 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. | 4 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 |
Lockwood A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -5% from the previous year. | 4 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 |
Marsden (Yorks) A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +11% from the previous year. | 4 miles |
- Leeds (32 mins - TransPennine Express - £145 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (36 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - York (60 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 134 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Brockholes A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -9% from the previous year. | 5 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 |
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). Upper Hey 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 Upper Hey.
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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Gtr Mancs Mersey and Ches | River Mersey | The Mersey Uplands catchment includes Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow and their tributaries. Other locations which may be affected are around Saddleworth, Mossley, New Mills, Hazel Grove, Marple, Romiley and Hyde |
Yorkshire | River Colne, Fenay Beck | Land around the River Colne and Fenay Beck and its tributaries including Crowhill, Slaithwaite and Wessenden |
Yorkshire | River Holme | Land around the River Holme and its tributaries including Meltham, Newhill and the Ribble |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Upper Hey, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £199,888 Detached: £329,846 | 108 | Primary: 5Secondary: 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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Upper Hey, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £199,888 Detached: £329,846 | 108 | Primary: 5Secondary: 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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