HD2 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodhouse Hill, 0.1km 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 is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £218k. 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00055645 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODHOUSE HILL, HD2 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODHOUSE HILL, HD2 1DH.
337
44
£ 27,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD2 1DH 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 1DH 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. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD2 1DH. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 130,000
2 sales · Mean £ 130,000
Detached
£ 208,750
10 sales · Mean £ 226,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD2 1DH is moderate at 65 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
Netherhall Learning Campus High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Canalside Sports Complex0.9 km
- Mumbai Spice0.8 km
- Socco1.0 km
- Sharans Deli0.8 km
- Down Town0.8 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bargain Local1.0 km
- B & M Retail1.0 km
- Fartown Grocers0.8 km
- Bhullar Booze And Grocery0.9 km
- Hayre And Sons0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Shaf's Spice0.5 km
- Wan's Chinese Take Away0.2 km
- Medina Bismillah0.9 km
- Dolopy0.8 km
- Gaukrodgers Sandwich Shop0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Harp Inn0.9 km
- The Peacock0.9 km
- Top Club0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deighton1.3 km
- Huddersfield2.2 km
- Brighouse3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Woodhouse Hill Central Avenue0.0 km
- Woodhouse Hill Woodhouse Hill Road0.1 km
- Sheepridge Rd Ashbrow Road0.2 km
- Sheepridge Rd Chestnut Street0.2 km
- Ash Brow Jun & Inf School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HD21DH · Data under Open Government Licence