HD3 3AY is a sought-after residential area on Dingley Road, 0.4km from Oakes in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Lindley ward and the Colne Valley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HD3, HD3 3AY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £446k.
Census 2021 statistics for HD3 3AY are sourced from Output Area E00056470 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DINGLEY ROAD, HD3 3AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DINGLEY ROAD, HD3 3AY.
359
51
£ 38,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD3 3AY 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
HD3 3AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £446k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £446k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD3 3AY. 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
£ 377,500
7 sales · Mean £ 424,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD3 3AY has low crime rates — 38 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
Lindley Junior School
Lindley Church of England Infant School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Reinwood Infant and Nursery School
Reinwood Community Junior School
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School
Birkby Infant and Nursery School
Royds Hall, A Share Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Lindley Newsagents0.5 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Lindley Fine Foods t/a Larder0.9 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Hadfields Bakers0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Bay Horse0.5 km
- Lindley Working Mens Club0.9 km
- Marsh Conservative Club0.7 km
- Marsh Liberal Club0.6 km
- Lindley Liberal Club0.5 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Beauty and The Barista0.5 km
- Tapian Thai Takeaway0.8 km
- At Home in Lindley0.7 km
- Caffe Dolce Vita0.8 km
- Lindleys Delicatesson0.8 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Fernando's1.0 km
- Foxys Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Hot Shot Pizza0.8 km
- New Hey Road Fisheries0.8 km
- Piccola Taverna0.5 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.5 km
- The Co Operative Food0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Manor House Lindley0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huddersfield2.1 km
- Lockwood2.5 km
- Berry Brow4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Occupation Road0.1 km
- Halifax Rd Thornhill Road0.2 km
- Halifax Rd Thornhill Road0.3 km
- Occupation Rd Victoria Street0.3 km
- Thornhill Rd Sunny Bank Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HD33AY · Data under Open Government Licence