Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

HD1 1EG House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1EG 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

HD1 1EG is a high-turnover rental hub — with 82% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 1EG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Seed Hill in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Dalton ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

For renters and young professionals, HD1 1EG offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 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 (447 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 1EG 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 1EG. 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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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 1EG are high at 447 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.

Violence and sexual offences413
Shoplifting236
Public order143
Drugs108
Other theft96

school Local Schools

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Brambles Primary Academy

Good174 pupils0.5 km
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Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding225 pupils0.9 km
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Birkby Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding488 pupils1.0 km
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Birkby Junior School

Good566 pupils1.0 km
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Moldgreen Community Primary School

Good379 pupils1.4 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

Good420 pupils1.4 km
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Woodley School and College

Good134 pupils1.5 km
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Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School

Good215 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

77 nearby
  • Boots0.5 km
  • JJ Events0.6 km
  • Waterstones0.4 km
  • Awen Mini Market0.5 km
  • Bridge Service Station0.7 km
  • + 72 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

48 nearby
  • The Yorkshire Rose0.8 km
  • Lawrence Batley Theatre0.6 km
  • Rain0.4 km
  • The Parish0.6 km
  • White Swan0.3 km
  • + 43 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

111 nearby
  • Amaro Restaurant0.3 km
  • CHICKANO'S0.2 km
  • Spicy Shell0.2 km
  • The Mission Community Café0.2 km
  • The Zone0.9 km
  • + 106 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Food Warehouse0.5 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Farmfoods0.4 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • HUA LONG0.2 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

65 nearby
  • Gourmet Hub1.0 km
  • Panini Shack0.4 km
  • Snootys Pizza Bar0.8 km
  • Chicken Hut0.3 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.3 km
  • + 60 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Cambridge Hotel0.4 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

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