HD2 1DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ashbrow Road, 0.3km from Sheepridge in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Ashbrow ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
For families considering a move, HD2 1DF represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k, down 13.7% 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00055646 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHBROW ROAD, HD2 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHBROW ROAD, HD2 1DF.
317
40
£ 27,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD2 1DF 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.
Area Character
HD2 1DF has a highly multicultural community character — 60% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 13.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD2 1DF. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 132,000
7 sales · Mean £ 127,571
Detached
£ 238,500
2 sales · Mean £ 238,500
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
3 sales · Mean £ 260,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD2 1DF has low crime rates — 37 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
Ashbrow School
North Huddersfield Trust School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy
Christ Church CE Academy
Fixby Junior and Infant School
All Saints Catholic College
Birkby Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Forget-me-not Children's Hospice0.9 km
- Compass Group Ltd0.6 km
- Ma Bakers Cafe0.9 km
- Sharans Deli0.8 km
- Down Town0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Maya Mini Market0.9 km
- Star Express0.5 km
- Fartown Grocers0.8 km
- Bhullar Booze And Grocery0.9 km
- Hayre And Sons0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Chicken Zone0.9 km
- Mega Chippy0.4 km
- Pizza Place0.9 km
- Medina Bismillah0.9 km
- Dolopy0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Harp Inn0.9 km
- Cowcliffe Liberal Club1.0 km
- Top Club0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deighton1.5 km
- Huddersfield2.3 km
- Brighouse3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Ash Brow Jun & Inf School0.1 km
- Ash Brow Jun & Inf School0.1 km
- Woodhouse Hill Central Avenue0.2 km
- Woodhouse Hill Woodhouse Hill Road0.3 km
- Sheepridge Rd Ashbrow Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HD21DF · Data under Open Government Licence