Netherton & South Crosland
Kirklees 050 · 4 sub-areas · 6,100 residents
Kirklees 050 is a settled, largely owner-occupied neighbourhood within Kirklees, home to around 6,100 people. Rents are genuinely affordable — a typical two-bedroom lets for about £691 a month, well below the UK median for a two-bed — and the area skews noticeably older than Kirklees as a whole, with a strong concentration of residents aged 50 and above.
Netherton & South Crosland is a commuter neighbourhood within Kirklees — train into Leeds runs in around 40 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Netherton & South Crosland?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £759 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Netherton & South Crosland in Kirklees
Living in Netherton & South Crosland
This part of Kirklees has the feel of an established residential area rather than somewhere in flux. Owner-occupation is the dominant tenure — nearly three in four households own their home — and the population profile reflects that stability, with a higher-than-average share of residents aged 50 and over.
On cost, it sits at the affordable end of the Yorkshire and The Humber rental market. You'll pay around £691 a month for a two-bedroom property, a fraction of what the same money gets you in most southern cities. Even a three-bedroom comes in at roughly £839 a month. Rents did rise around 10.5% over the past year, so the market is moving, but from a low base. Council tax at Band D runs to about £2,441 a year — worth factoring into your monthly budget.
The population here is older and more settled than the Kirklees average. The 50–64 and 65-plus age groups together account for nearly half of all residents, and single-person households make up close to 38% of the total. Families with children are present but not the defining demographic. Around 93% of residents were born in the UK, and the ethnic diversity index sits at 21.7 — relatively low by urban Yorkshire standards.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.2 km away — about a 15-minute walk — and the nearest major employment centre is around 38 minutes by public transport. That said, most residents drive: car use accounts for 57% of commutes, while only around 6% use public transport for their journey to work. Nearly 30% work from home, which may explain why connectivity matters more than transit frequency here. Broadband coverage is strong — 100% of premises can access gigabit speeds. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail.
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Frequently asked
- Is Kirklees 050 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area that suits people who want affordability and stability over urban buzz. Rents are low, owner-occupation is high at nearly 73%, and deprivation is below the national midpoint. It's not a neighbourhood for those seeking a young, active social scene — the population skews older — but for families or older residents, it's a comfortable place to put down roots.
- What is the rent in Kirklees 050?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £566 a month, a two-bedroom about £691, and a three-bedroom roughly £839. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 10.5% over the past year, so expect that trajectory to continue, but prices remain well below the UK two-bed median of around £1,200 a month.
- Is Kirklees 050 safe?
- The crime rate sits at around 82 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, roughly in line with the UK national average of about 80 per 1,000. For a neighbourhood of this size and demographic profile, that's a broadly average result. The settled, owner-occupied character of the area tends to keep antisocial behaviour relatively low.
- What's the commute from Kirklees 050 to the nearest major city?
- Manchester is around 47 minutes by public transport, making it the most practical major city for regular commuting. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.2 km away — about a 15-minute walk. Most residents drive rather than use public transport, and nearly 30% work from home, so the public transport network is less central to daily life here than in denser urban areas.
- Who lives in Kirklees 050?
- Primarily older, settled residents — around half the population is aged 50 or over, and nearly 73% own their home. Single-person households are common at nearly 38%, likely reflecting older residents living alone. Young renters and families with children are a smaller share than in many comparable Yorkshire neighbourhoods.
- What schools are near Kirklees 050?
- There are 32 schools within a typical 2 km catchment radius. Around 37% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.6 km away. It's worth checking current Ofsted ratings directly before choosing a specific street, as inspection results can change.
- How affordable is buying a home in Kirklees 050?
- The median house price is around £252,500. At a median resident salary of roughly £30,200 a year, it takes approximately 4.2 years to save a deposit — relatively competitive compared to many parts of England. That affordability gap, combined with low rents, makes this a realistic area for first-time buyers compared with most southern or city-centre locations.