About Black Hill

Black Hill is a small settlement located in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, within West Yorkshire, England. It lies to the west of the town of Huddersfield, near the boundary with the Pennine hills. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached houses, and is surrounded by open countryside and woodland. The postcode area BD22 covers the local region, including nearby villages and rural hamlets. The name Black Hill likely derives from the dark-coloured soil or rock formations found in the vicinity, which are typical of the local geology. The area is accessible by road and is served by local bus routes connecting it to Huddersfield and surrounding communities. There are no major landmarks or tourist attractions, but the location offers peaceful walks and views across the surrounding landscape.

School Ratings in Black Hill

Black Hill is served by 62 schools. Merlin Top Primary Academy and Beckfoot Phoenix are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Black Hill

Property prices average £186K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £143K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Black Hill

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Black Hill, with 23 incidents logged in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Black Hill

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Black Hill falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Black Hill

Most properties in Black Hill can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,578 sales

Average Price £186K
£100 — £9.76M
Detached £293K 676
Semi £173K 1,413
Terraced £143K 2,139
Flat £126K 143

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

41 Primary
7 Secondary
14 Other
Merlin Top Primary Academy Primary Outstanding 0.1 miles Beckfoot Phoenix Outstanding 0.1 miles Rainbow Children's Centre Good 0.1 miles Our Lady of Victories Catholic School Primary Good 0.4 miles Victoria Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Primary Good 0.6 miles Highfield Children's Centre Good 0.7 miles Laycock Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Beckfoot Nessfield Primary 0.8 miles The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Secondary 0.8 miles Holycroft Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Low Fold Children and Family Centre Requires Improvement 0.9 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Black Hill IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Black Hill in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
4/10
Employment
4/10
Education
4/10
Health
3/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
3/10
9,032 Children (0-15) 20%
28,148 Working Age 62%
11,071 Older (60+) 24%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 44.9% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 22% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Black Hill 242 crimes · April 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Black Hill is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

119 Violence & Sexual Offences
23 Anti-Social Behaviour
20 Burglary
20 Public Order
16 Criminal Damage & Arson
12 Vehicle Crime
11 Shoplifting
7 Other Crime
6 Other Theft
5 Drugs
1 Weapons
1 Robbery
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Keighley Train Station 1.3 miles
Steeton And Silsden Train Station 2.1 miles
Crossflatts Train Station 3.7 miles
Cononley Train Station 5.9 miles
Ilkley Train Station 5.9 miles
Saltaire Train Station 6.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Braithwaite 0 yards Guard House 0 yards Fell Lane 0.6 miles Exley Head 0.6 miles Laycock 0.9 miles Knowle Park 0.9 miles Utley 0.9 miles Beechcliffe 0.9 miles Keighley 1.2 miles Bracken Bank 1.2 miles Bogthorn 1.2 miles Damems 1.2 miles

Local Government

District Craven
County North Yorkshire
Ward Cowling
Constituency Skipton and Ripon
Parish Cowling
Region Yorkshire and The Humber

Streets in BD22 30 shown View all streets

Acre Lane 3 Acre Meadow 1 Acre Mews 1 Acre Road 1 Addison Drive 1 Aire Street 2 Albert Street 1 Albion Street 2 All Wood Street 1 Alma Street 2 Ann Street 1 Annie Street 1 Apple Street 2 Apsley Street 2 Arctic Street 1 Arncliffe Road 1 Arnclifffe Avenue 1 Ash Street 2 Ashfield Terrace 1 Ashlar Close 1 Ashmount Mews 2 Back Lane 1 Back Leeming 2 Back Malt Street 1 Back River Street 1 Back Rydal Street 1 Back Wheat Street 1 Baden Street 2 Bamlett Brow 2 Bankfield Mount 1

Postcodes in BD22 50 shown View all postcodes

BD22 0AA BD22 0AB BD22 0AD BD22 0AE BD22 0AF BD22 0AG BD22 0AH BD22 0AJ BD22 0AL BD22 0AN BD22 0AP BD22 0AQ BD22 0AR BD22 0AS BD22 0AT BD22 0AU BD22 0AW BD22 0AX BD22 0AY BD22 0AZ BD22 0BA BD22 0BB BD22 0BD BD22 0BE BD22 0BG BD22 0BH BD22 0BJ BD22 0BL BD22 0BN BD22 0BP BD22 0BQ BD22 0BR BD22 0BS BD22 0BW BD22 0BX BD22 0BY BD22 0BZ BD22 0DA BD22 0DB BD22 0DD BD22 0DE BD22 0DF BD22 0DG BD22 0DH BD22 0DJ BD22 0DL BD22 0DN BD22 0DQ BD22 0DR BD22 0DS