Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

HD2 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HD2 1DQ.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 30,000 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD2 1DQ 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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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in HD2 1DQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

HD2 1DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Sheepridge in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Ashbrow ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HD2 1DQ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for HD2 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00055968 (shared with 3 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 1DQ. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.8%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean13.6%
Other / Mixed19.9%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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Crime around HD2 1DQ is moderate at 51 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.

Violence and sexual offences138
Criminal damage and arson31
Public order23
Anti-social behaviour20
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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Ashbrow School

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

Good222 pupils0.3 km
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North Huddersfield Trust School

Good899 pupils0.3 km
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Christ Church CE Academy

Good213 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints Catholic College

Good886 pupils1.1 km
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Fixby Junior and Infant School

Good302 pupils1.1 km
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Birkby Junior School

Good566 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Fmg Support Ltd0.9 km
  • Forget-me-not Children's Hospice0.8 km
  • Compass Group Ltd0.6 km
  • Extreme Conditioning/Extreme Kitchen0.9 km
  • Mumbai Spice0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Star Express0.4 km
  • Corner Cash Store0.9 km
  • Hayre And Sons0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Mega Chippy0.2 km
  • Gaukrodgers Sandwich Shop0.3 km
  • Lions Kitchen Takeaway0.8 km
  • Woodhouse Top Taste0.1 km
  • Shaf's Spice0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Top Club0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deighton1.2 km
  • Huddersfield2.5 km
  • Brighouse3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Sheepridge Rd Ashbrow Road0.1 km
  • Sheepridge Rd Chestnut Street0.1 km
  • Bradley Boulevard Brackenhall Rd0.2 km
  • Bradley Boulevard Brackenhall Rd0.2 km
  • Sheepridge Rd Brackenhall Road0.2 km