Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

EAST CLOSE, HD2 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST CLOSE, HD2 1BX.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 27,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD2 1BX 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.

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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

HD2 1BX has a highly multicultural community character — 60% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 40 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

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

For families considering a move, HD2 1BX represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 is moderate at 68 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00055646 (shared with 10 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 1BX. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British39.9%
Asian / British Asian39.0%
Black / African / Caribbean11.0%
Other / Mixed10.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

Crime around HD2 1BX is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences159
Other theft21
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order19
Vehicle crime17

school Local Schools

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North Huddersfield Trust School

Good899 pupils0.2 km
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Ashbrow School

Requires Improvement434 pupils0.3 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy

Good222 pupils0.6 km
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Fixby Junior and Infant School

Good302 pupils1.0 km
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Christ Church CE Academy

Good213 pupils1.1 km
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Birkby Junior School

Good566 pupils1.1 km
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All Saints Catholic College

Good886 pupils1.3 km
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Birkby Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding488 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Shaf's Spice0.7 km
  • Wan's Chinese Take Away0.4 km
  • Kashmir Spice0.9 km
  • Medina Bismillah0.7 km
  • Dolopy0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Fartown Grocers0.7 km
  • Bhullar Booze And Grocery0.7 km
  • Butcher - Pewex @ 229B0.9 km
  • Hayre And Sons0.3 km
  • Poplar Stores0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Harp Inn0.7 km
  • Cowcliffe Liberal Club0.9 km
  • Railway Inn0.9 km
  • Top Club0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deighton1.5 km
  • Huddersfield2.1 km
  • Brighouse3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodhouse Hill Woodhouse Hill Road0.2 km
  • Woodhouse Hill Central Avenue0.2 km
  • Woodhouse Hill Woodhouse Avenue0.2 km
  • Woodhouse Hill Blackhouse Road0.3 km
  • Ash Brow Jun & Inf School0.3 km