HD3 3AU is a sought-after residential area on Thornhill Road, 0.3km from Edgerton in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Lindley ward and the Colne Valley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HD3, HD3 3AU offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £640k, up 195.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HD3 3AU are sourced from Output Area E00056470 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNHILL ROAD, HD3 3AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNHILL ROAD, HD3 3AU.
359
51
£ 38,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD3 3AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HD3 3AU combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£640k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 195.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD3 3AU. The average age is 50.5. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,195,000
Semi-Detached
£ 405,000
1 sales · Mean £ 405,000
Flat
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD3 3AU has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Lindley Junior School
Lindley Church of England Infant School
Reinwood Community Junior School
Reinwood Infant and Nursery School
Birkby Infant and Nursery School
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School
Royds Hall, A Share Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Lindley Newsagents0.5 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Hadfields Bakers0.7 km
- Marsh Mini Market0.6 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Bay Horse0.5 km
- Marsh Conservative Club0.6 km
- Marsh Liberal Club0.6 km
- Lindley Liberal Club0.7 km
- The Black Horse0.7 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Beauty and The Barista0.5 km
- Tapian Thai Takeaway0.7 km
- At Home in Lindley0.9 km
- Caffe Dolce Vita0.9 km
- Lindleys Delicatesson0.9 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Foxys Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Hot Shot Pizza0.9 km
- New Hey Road Fisheries0.9 km
- Piccola Taverna0.5 km
- Tasty Bite0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.6 km
- The Co Operative Food0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Manor House Lindley0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huddersfield1.9 km
- Lockwood2.4 km
- Berry Brow3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Halifax Rd Thornhill Road0.2 km
- Halifax Rd Thornhill Road0.2 km
- Halifax Rd Bryan Road0.2 km
- Occupation Road0.2 km
- Thornhill Rd Sunny Bank Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD33AU · Data under Open Government Licence