HD2 2RN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Yew Street, 0.2km from Fartown in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Greenhead ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 2RN are sourced from Output Area E00055664 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YEW STREET, HD2 2RN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YEW STREET, HD2 2RN.
368
29
£ 32,600 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD2 2RN 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 2RN has a highly multicultural community character — 50% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD2 2RN. The average age is 29.3. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 115,000
4 sales · Mean £ 114,750
Semi-Detached
£ 123,000
1 sales · Mean £ 123,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD2 2RN is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Birkby Junior School
Birkby Infant and Nursery School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Brambles Primary Academy
North Huddersfield Trust School
Ashbrow School
Fixby Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Huddersfield Lawn Tennis And Squash Club1.0 km
- Cowcliffe Liberal Club0.8 km
- Oakfield Tennis And Bowling Club0.8 km
- Railway Inn0.4 km
- Shepherds Arms0.9 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Bains Self Service0.2 km
- Bhullar Booze And Grocery0.4 km
- Butcher - Pewex @ 229B0.4 km
- Hayre And Sons0.8 km
- Poplar Stores0.2 km
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Down Town0.4 km
- Multans Street Food0.3 km
- Shama Balti Indian Restaurant/Flint Street0.4 km
- Town Cafe0.5 km
- Cha Cha Chai HD1 Ltd0.5 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Dolopy0.4 km
- Haider Rajas Ltd0.4 km
- Jolly Fryer0.3 km
- Lions Kitchen Takeaway0.6 km
- New Sanams Ltd0.2 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Food Warehouse1.0 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- Aldi0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
- Cambridge Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huddersfield1.4 km
- Deighton2.4 km
- Lockwood2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Spaines Rd Yew Street0.0 km
- Spaines Rd Halifax Old Road0.1 km
- Spaines Rd Yew Street0.1 km
- Birkby Hall Rd Halifax Old Rd0.1 km
- Halifax Old Road Spaines Rd0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HD22RN · Data under Open Government Licence