Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

HD2 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HD2 1BG.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 27,500 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

With 90% social renting, HD2 1BG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

HD2 1BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Woodhouse Hill in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Ashbrow ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HD2 1BG is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 90% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% 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 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00055654 (shared with 5 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 1BG. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British23.2%
Asian / British Asian41.8%
Black / African / Caribbean18.3%
Other / Mixed16.7%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around HD2 1BG is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences139
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order15
Other theft14
Vehicle crime13

school Local Schools

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North Huddersfield Trust School

Good899 pupils0.3 km
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Ashbrow School

Requires Improvement434 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy

Good222 pupils0.9 km
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Birkby Junior School

Good566 pupils1.0 km
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Christ Church CE Academy

Good213 pupils1.2 km
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Fixby Junior and Infant School

Good302 pupils1.4 km
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Netherhall Learning Campus High School

Requires Improvement785 pupils1.4 km
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Birkby Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding488 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Canalside Sports Complex0.8 km
  • Burger King Unit H10.7 km
  • Mumbai Spice1.0 km
  • Socco0.7 km
  • Starbucks Unit J10.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Bargain Local0.7 km
  • B & M Retail0.7 km
  • Dixons Milk Ices0.8 km
  • Greggs Unit J30.7 km
  • Javid General Grocers0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Bradley Mills Cricket And Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Harp Inn0.6 km
  • Railway Inn0.8 km
  • The Peacock0.8 km
  • Top Club0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Shaf's Spice0.8 km
  • Wan's Chinese Take Away0.6 km
  • Subway Unit J20.7 km
  • YOH Burger & Desserts0.8 km
  • Baked0.8 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deighton1.5 km
  • Huddersfield1.9 km
  • Lockwood3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodhouse Hill Blackhouse Road0.2 km
  • Woodhouse Hill Woodhouse Avenue0.2 km
  • Hammond Street Abbey Pl0.2 km
  • Fartown Green Road Alder St0.2 km
  • Woodhouse Hill Woodhouse Hill Road0.2 km