HD5 0AW is a well-regarded residential area on Wakefield Road, 0.2km from Cowmes in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Almondbury ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
For families considering a move, HD5 0AW represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HD5 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00056395 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WAKEFIELD ROAD, HD5 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAKEFIELD ROAD, HD5 0AW.
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 45, HD5 0AW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 0AW. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 120,000
2 sales · Mean £ 120,000
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD5 0AW is moderate at 75 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
Dalton School
Lepton CofE Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Fenay Bridge Stores0.9 km
- Aldonley Stores0.9 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 Rd Quarry Lane0.0 km
- Wakefield Road Thistle Hill0.0 km
- Morrisons Supermarket Penny Lane0.2 km
- Wakefield Rd Tandem Way0.2 km
- Wakefield Rd Fenay Bridge Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD50AW · Data under Open Government Licence