HD5 0BB is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Cowmes in Kirklees. Administratively it sits within Almondbury ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HD5 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00056386 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HD5 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HD5 0BB.
323
44
£ 44,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD5 0BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HD5 0BB spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD5 0BB. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD5 0BB has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lepton CofE Primary Academy
Hill View Academy
Southgate School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Gawthorpe Working Mens Club0.4 km
- Lascelles Hall Cricket Club0.0 km
- Harveys Bar Kitchen0.9 km
- Beaumont Arms0.9 km
- Waterloo Subs Bowling Club0.9 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Jcs Convenience Store0.9 km
- Fenay Bridge Stores0.9 km
- Ahmed Forecourt Ltd0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Mcdonalds0.6 km
- Icicles Ltd0.9 km
- Cardamon Green0.5 km
- The Little Box Sandwich Bar0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Aldi0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Heggs Sandwich Shop0.5 km
- Waterloo Fish & Chicks0.9 km
- Chippy Booths0.4 km
- Ho Wah1.0 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deighton3.3 km
- Mirfield3.7 km
- Huddersfield4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wakefield Rd Lascelles Hall Road0.3 km
- Wakefield Rd Fenay Bridge Road0.3 km
- Wakefield Road Thistle Hill0.3 km
- Wakefield Rd Quarry Lane0.3 km
- Wakefield Rd Chimney Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HD50BB · Data under Open Government Licence