Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

HAMMOND STREET, HD2 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMMOND STREET, HD2 1BA.

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Population

522

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 27,500 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD2 1BA 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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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 61% of tenure in HD2 1BA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

HD2 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hammond Street, 0.3km from Fartown Green in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Ashbrow ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HD2 1BA is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £106k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00055623 (shared with 4 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 HD2 1BA. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.9%
Asian / British Asian33.7%
Black / African / Caribbean14.6%
Other / Mixed16.9%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 107,000

3 sales · Mean £ 105,666

Semi-Detached

£ 100,000

3 sales · Mean £ 90,500

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

Crime around HD2 1BA is moderate at 53 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 offences149
Public order23
Other theft17
Criminal damage and arson15
Drugs13

school Local Schools

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North Huddersfield Trust School

Good899 pupils0.6 km
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Birkby Junior School

Good566 pupils0.7 km
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Ashbrow School

Requires Improvement434 pupils0.9 km
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Birkby Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding488 pupils1.2 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy

Good222 pupils1.2 km
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Brambles Primary Academy

Good174 pupils1.3 km
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Netherhall Learning Campus High School

Requires Improvement785 pupils1.4 km
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Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School

Good215 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Dubai Store0.7 km
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Odeon Cinema0.8 km
  • Awen Mini Market1.0 km
  • Bridge Service Station0.8 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Magic Rock Tap Room and Brewery0.9 km
  • Slubbers Arms0.7 km
  • Harp Inn0.4 km
  • Railway Inn0.4 km
  • The Peacock0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Cha Cha Chai HD1 Ltd0.7 km
  • Kobane1.0 km
  • Saims0.8 km
  • Cafe Celeste0.6 km
  • Sharans Deli0.4 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Farmfoods1.0 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • Food Warehouse0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Baked0.5 km
  • Mother Hubbards0.8 km
  • Pizza On Time1.0 km
  • Kashmir Spice0.4 km
  • Medina Bismillah0.3 km
  • + 31 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Huddersfield1.6 km
  • Deighton1.8 km
  • Lockwood3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Hammond Street0.0 km
  • Abbey Road0.1 km
  • Hammond St Abbey Road0.1 km
  • Hammond Street Abbey Pl0.1 km
  • Fartown Green Rd Pollard Street0.3 km