HD2 1AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Red Doles Road, 0.4km from Fartown Green in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Ashbrow ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 9.7% 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 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00055653 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RED DOLES ROAD, HD2 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RED DOLES ROAD, HD2 1AT.
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33
£ 27,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD2 1AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
59% of HD2 1AT'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 9.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD2 1AT. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 137,000
9 sales · Mean £ 126,966
Terraced
£ 114,500
2 sales · Mean £ 114,500
Detached
£ 92,000
1 sales · Mean £ 92,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD2 1AT is moderate at 52 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
Christ Church CE Academy
Birkby Infant and Nursery School
Fixby Junior and Infant School
Netherhall Learning Campus High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Canalside Sports Complex0.8 km
- Socco0.6 km
- Starbucks Unit J10.7 km
- Cafe Celeste0.9 km
- Sharans Deli0.5 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- B & M Retail0.7 km
- Dixons Milk Ices0.7 km
- Greggs Unit J30.7 km
- Javid General Grocers0.8 km
- Fartown Grocers0.5 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Anmol Sweet Centre0.9 km
- Costa Drive Thru0.9 km
- Gravy's Carribean Flavours1.0 km
- Olive'N'Spice1.0 km
- Spicy Cottage1.0 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Harp Inn0.5 km
- Lamb Hotel1.0 km
- Bradley Mills Cricket And Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Yorkshire Rose0.9 km
- Railway Inn0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deighton1.6 km
- Huddersfield1.8 km
- Lockwood3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hammond Street Abbey Pl0.1 km
- Fartown Green Road Alder St0.2 km
- Woodhouse Hill Blackhouse Road0.2 km
- Woodhouse Hill Woodhouse Avenue0.2 km
- Abbey Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD21AT · Data under Open Government Licence