HD1 1AA is an up-and-coming urban area on Northumberland Street, 0.4km from Seed Hill in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Dalton ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 82% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.
Safety: Crime rates are high (470 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for HD1 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00178700 (shared with 923 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHUMBERLAND STREET, HD1 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHUMBERLAND STREET, HD1 1AA.
486
27
£ 27,500 /yr
21%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD1 1AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
82% of homes in HD1 1AA are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD1 1AA. The average age is 27.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HD1 1AA are high at 470 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brambles Primary Academy
Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School
Birkby Infant and Nursery School
Birkby Junior School
Moldgreen Community Primary School
Woodley School and College
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Boots0.6 km
- JJ Events0.6 km
- Waterstones0.3 km
- Williamson's News0.9 km
- Awen Mini Market0.6 km
- + 70 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- Longley Park Golf Club1.0 km
- The Yorkshire Rose0.8 km
- Lawrence Batley Theatre0.4 km
- Rain0.3 km
- The Parish0.4 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
112 nearby- Amaro Restaurant0.2 km
- Cafe 80.9 km
- CHICKANO'S0.2 km
- Spicy Shell0.1 km
- The Mission Community Café0.1 km
- + 107 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Food Warehouse0.6 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.3 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- HUA LONG0.1 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
68 nearby- Gourmet Hub0.9 km
- Panini Shack0.3 km
- Quality Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Snootys Pizza Bar0.7 km
- Chicken Hut0.2 km
- + 63 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Cambridge Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
- George Hotel0.1 km
- Maverick's0.3 km
- Stay Hotel0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huddersfield0.2 km
- Lockwood1.9 km
- Deighton3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Northumberland Street0.0 km
- Lord Street0.0 km
- Lord Street0.1 km
- Lord Street0.1 km
- John William Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HD11AA · Data under Open Government Licence