Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE GROVE, HD2 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GROVE, HD2 1BL.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 27,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD2 1BL 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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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

HD2 1BL has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

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HD2 1BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Grove, 0.4km from Fartown Green in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Ashbrow ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £137k, 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00055648 (shared with 7 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 1BL. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British31.3%
Asian / British Asian45.5%
Black / African / Caribbean13.9%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 118,000

5 sales · Mean £ 118,400

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

Crime around HD2 1BL is moderate at 61 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 offences158
Public order22
Anti-social behaviour19
Burglary19
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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North Huddersfield Trust School

Good899 pupils0.5 km
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Ashbrow School

Requires Improvement434 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy

Good222 pupils0.8 km
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Fixby Junior and Infant School

Good302 pupils0.9 km
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Birkby Junior School

Good566 pupils0.9 km
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Birkby Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding488 pupils1.3 km
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Christ Church CE Academy

Good213 pupils1.3 km
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All Saints Catholic College

Good886 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Mumbai Spice0.6 km
  • Sharans Deli0.5 km
  • Down Town0.5 km
  • Extreme Conditioning/Extreme Kitchen0.9 km
  • Shama Balti Indian Restaurant/Flint Street0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Shaf's Spice0.9 km
  • Wan's Chinese Take Away0.7 km
  • Gravy's Carribean Flavours1.0 km
  • Olive'N'Spice1.0 km
  • Spicy Cottage1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Lamb Hotel1.0 km
  • Harp Inn0.6 km
  • Cowcliffe Liberal Club0.7 km
  • Railway Inn0.8 km
  • Shepherds Arms0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Javid General Grocers0.9 km
  • Fartown Grocers0.5 km
  • Bains Self Service0.8 km
  • Bhullar Booze And Grocery0.5 km
  • Butcher - Pewex @ 229B0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deighton1.8 km
  • Huddersfield2.0 km
  • Brighouse3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bradford Rd Ripon Avenue0.2 km
  • Bradford Road Ashbrow Road0.2 km
  • Bradford Rd Ripon Avenue0.2 km
  • Ashbrow Rd Central Avenue0.2 km
  • Ashbrow Rd Central Avenue0.2 km