HD2 1SB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alandale Road, 0.6km from Deighton in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Ashbrow ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HD2 1SB is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £96k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.7% 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 1SB are sourced from Output Area E00055952 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALANDALE ROAD, HD2 1SB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALANDALE ROAD, HD2 1SB.
307
35
£ 30,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD2 1SB 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
Cultural diversity defines HD2 1SB — 48% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 1.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD2 1SB. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 96,000
16 sales · Mean £ 100,468
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD2 1SB has low crime rates — 36 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
St Thomas CE (VC) Primary School
Christ Church CE Academy
All Saints Catholic College
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Hickorys Smokehouse Huddersfield0.6 km
- Mamas and Papas0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Edward's Fish & Chip Kitchen Ltd0.7 km
- Flames Balti and Fast Food Ltd0.4 km
- Lova Grill House0.8 km
- Marston Chicken Shop0.9 km
- Shapla Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Deighton Convenience Store0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Patels0.4 km
- Bradley Booze And News0.8 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bradley Park Golf Club0.6 km
- The White Cross1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deighton1.1 km
- Brighouse2.9 km
- Mirfield4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Alandale Road Gisbourne Rd0.0 km
- Alandale Road White Cross0.1 km
- Alandale Rd Stuart Place0.1 km
- Alandale Rd Stuart Place0.2 km
- Alandale Rd Bradley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HD21SB · Data under Open Government Licence