Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

HD1 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HD1 1BQ.

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Population

486

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 27,500 /yr

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Employed

21%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HD1 1BQ 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

82% of homes in HD1 1BQ 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HD1 1BQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Seed Hill in Huddersfield. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Dalton ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

The people who live in HD1 1BQ are typical of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 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 (551 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00178700 (shared with 923 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD1 1BQ. 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

White / British41.5%
Asian / British Asian38.0%
Black / African / Caribbean10.4%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

21%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near HD1 1BQ are high at 551 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences564
Public order244
Shoplifting231
Drugs202
Anti-social behaviour105

school Local Schools

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Brambles Primary Academy

Good174 pupils0.6 km
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Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding225 pupils0.7 km
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Birkby Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding488 pupils1.2 km
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Birkby Junior School

Good566 pupils1.2 km
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Woodley School and College

Good134 pupils1.3 km
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Moldgreen Community Primary School

Good379 pupils1.3 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

Good420 pupils1.5 km
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Mount Pleasant Primary School

Good680 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • Boots0.7 km
  • JJ Events0.7 km
  • Waterstones0.3 km
  • Williamson's News0.9 km
  • Awen Mini Market0.6 km
  • + 71 more
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Pub, NightClub

48 nearby
  • Longley Park Golf Club0.9 km
  • The Yorkshire Rose0.9 km
  • Lawrence Batley Theatre0.4 km
  • Rain0.2 km
  • The Parish0.4 km
  • + 43 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

110 nearby
  • Amaro Restaurant0.2 km
  • Cafe 80.9 km
  • CHICKANO'S0.3 km
  • Spicy Shell0.2 km
  • The Mission Community Café0.1 km
  • + 105 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Food Warehouse0.7 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Farmfoods0.2 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • HUA LONG0.1 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

67 nearby
  • Gourmet Hub0.9 km
  • Panini Shack0.2 km
  • Quality Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • Snootys Pizza Bar0.7 km
  • Chicken Hut0.2 km
  • + 62 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Cambridge Hotel0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • George Hotel0.2 km
  • Maverick's0.3 km
  • Stay Hotel0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Huddersfield0.2 km
  • Lockwood1.8 km
  • Berry Brow3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • John William Street0.0 km
  • St. George's Square0.1 km
  • Westgate0.1 km
  • Kirkgate0.1 km
  • Lord Street0.1 km