HD1 1DR is an up-and-coming urban area on Byram Street, 0.5km from Seed Hill in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Dalton ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HD1 1DR offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 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 (500 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00178700 (shared with 923 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BYRAM STREET, HD1 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BYRAM STREET, HD1 1DR.
486
27
£ 27,500 /yr
21%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD1 1DR 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
At 82% private renter occupancy, HD1 1DR is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 1DR. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near HD1 1DR are high at 500 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Boots0.5 km
- JJ Events0.6 km
- Waterstones0.4 km
- Williamson's News1.0 km
- Awen Mini Market0.5 km
- + 71 more
Pub, NightClub
48 nearby- The Yorkshire Rose0.8 km
- Lawrence Batley Theatre0.5 km
- Rain0.4 km
- The Parish0.5 km
- White Swan0.3 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
113 nearby- Amaro Restaurant0.3 km
- Cafe 81.0 km
- CHICKANO'S0.2 km
- Spicy Shell0.2 km
- The Mission Community Café0.2 km
- + 108 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Food Warehouse0.5 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.3 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- HUA LONG0.2 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
68 nearby- Gourmet Hub0.9 km
- Panini Shack0.4 km
- Quality Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Snootys Pizza Bar0.8 km
- Chicken Hut0.3 km
- + 63 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Cambridge Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
- George Hotel0.1 km
- Maverick's0.4 km
- Stay Hotel0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huddersfield0.2 km
- Lockwood1.9 km
- Deighton3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Northumberland Street0.1 km
- John William Street0.1 km
- John William Street0.1 km
- St. George's Square0.1 km
- Lord Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HD11DR · Data under Open Government Licence