HD2 1DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on North Rise, 0.3km from Woodhouse Hill in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Ashbrow ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. 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 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 25.0% 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 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00055645 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH RISE, HD2 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH RISE, HD2 1DE.
337
44
£ 27,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD2 1DE 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.
Area Character
HD2 1DE is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 25.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD2 1DE. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 145,000
3 sales · Mean £ 138,333
Semi-Detached
£ 116,000
9 sales · Mean £ 116,555
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD2 1DE has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
North Huddersfield Trust School
Ashbrow School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy
Christ Church CE Academy
Fixby Junior and Infant School
Birkby Junior School
All Saints Catholic College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Forget-me-not Children's Hospice1.0 km
- Compass Group Ltd0.6 km
- Ma Bakers Cafe0.8 km
- Sharans Deli0.8 km
- Down Town0.8 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Maya Mini Market0.8 km
- Star Express0.6 km
- Fartown Grocers0.8 km
- Bhullar Booze And Grocery0.8 km
- Hayre And Sons0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Chicken Zone0.8 km
- Mega Chippy0.4 km
- Pizza Place0.8 km
- Medina Bismillah0.8 km
- Dolopy0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Harp Inn0.8 km
- Cowcliffe Liberal Club1.0 km
- Top Club0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deighton1.5 km
- Huddersfield2.2 km
- Brighouse3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Woodhouse Hill Central Avenue0.2 km
- Ash Brow Jun & Inf School0.2 km
- Ash Brow Jun & Inf School0.2 km
- Woodhouse Hill Woodhouse Hill Road0.2 km
- Sheepridge Rd Ashbrow Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HD21DE · Data under Open Government Licence