HD2 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackhouse Road, 0.2km from Fartown Green in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Ashbrow ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HD2 1AP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £83k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 30.4% year-on-year. 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 HD2 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00055655 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKHOUSE ROAD, HD2 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKHOUSE ROAD, HD2 1AP.
299
35
£ 27,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD2 1AP 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
60% of HD2 1AP's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 30.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD2 1AP. The average age is 35.1. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 76,250
20 sales · Mean £ 94,075
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD2 1AP has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
North Huddersfield Trust School
Ashbrow School
Birkby Junior School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy
Fixby Junior and Infant School
Birkby Infant and Nursery School
Christ Church CE Academy
Brambles Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Dubai Store1.0 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Fartown Grocers0.3 km
- B & M Retail1.0 km
- Babyam1.0 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Magic Rock Tap Room and Brewery1.0 km
- Slubbers Arms0.9 km
- Harp Inn0.4 km
- Cowcliffe Liberal Club0.8 km
- Railway Inn0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Cha Cha Chai HD1 Ltd0.9 km
- Cafe Celeste0.8 km
- Sharans Deli0.3 km
- Socco0.9 km
- Starbucks Unit J11.0 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Baked0.9 km
- Kashmir Spice0.6 km
- Medina Bismillah0.4 km
- Anmol Sweet Centre0.9 km
- Gravy's Carribean Flavours0.9 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deighton1.8 km
- Huddersfield1.8 km
- Lockwood3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Fartown Green Rd Pollard Street0.1 km
- Fartown Green Rd Pollard Street0.1 km
- Fartown Green Road Alder St0.2 km
- Bradford Rd Ripon Avenue0.2 km
- Woodhouse Hill Blackhouse Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD21AP · Data under Open Government Licence