HD5 0AS is a well-regarded residential area on Thistle Hill, 0.2km from Cowmes in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Almondbury ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
For families considering a move, HD5 0AS represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £369k.
Census 2021 statistics for HD5 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00056395 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THISTLE HILL, HD5 0AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THISTLE HILL, HD5 0AS.
506
45
£ 44,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HD5 0AS is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD5 0AS. The average age is 45.2. 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: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 421,000
2 sales · Mean £ 421,000
Terraced
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD5 0AS is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hill View Academy
Southgate School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Lepton CofE Primary Academy
Dalton School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Fenay Bridge Stores0.9 km
- Aldonley Stores1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- Jcs Convenience Store0.6 km
- Ahmed Forecourt Ltd0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chippy Booths0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Heggs Sandwich Shop0.2 km
- Waterloo Fish & Chicks0.6 km
- Ho Wah0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Gawthorpe Working Mens Club0.7 km
- Lascelles Hall Cricket Club0.3 km
- Harveys Bar Kitchen0.9 km
- Fenay Bridge0.9 km
- Lepton Liberal Club0.1 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Mcdonalds0.3 km
- Icicles Ltd0.6 km
- Cardamon Green0.2 km
- The Little Box Sandwich Bar0.2 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
- Morrisons0.2 km
- Aldi0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deighton3.2 km
- Huddersfield3.8 km
- Mirfield3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wakefield Road Thistle Hill0.0 km
- Wakefield Rd Quarry Lane0.0 km
- Wakefield Rd Fenay Bridge Road0.2 km
- Morrisons Supermarket Penny Lane0.2 km
- Wakefield Rd Tandem Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD50AS · Data under Open Government Licence