Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

BIRKHOUSE LANE, HD5 8BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRKHOUSE LANE, HD5 8BE.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HD5 8BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

HD5 8BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 167.2% year-on-year.

home £157,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HD5 8BE is a safe, established residential area on Birkhouse Lane, 0.4km from Moldgreen in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Almondbury ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

For renters and young professionals, HD5 8BE offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 167.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HD5 8BE are sourced from Output Area E00055472 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD5 8BE. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.4%
Asian / British Asian10.3%
Black / African / Caribbean9.3%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 94,500

8 sales · Mean £ 92,778

Detached

£ 177,500

4 sales · Mean £ 166,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HD5 8BE has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences97
Criminal damage and arson20
Anti-social behaviour19
Other theft18
Vehicle crime15

school Local Schools

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Moldgreen Community Primary School

Good379 pupils0.3 km
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Dalton School

Good510 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

Good315 pupils0.8 km
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Woodley School and College

Good134 pupils0.9 km
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Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School

Good315 pupils0.9 km
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Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School

Good215 pupils0.9 km
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Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School

Good208 pupils1.1 km
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Hill View Academy

Inadequate244 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Dalton Food Stores0.4 km
  • The Shop0.2 km
  • Moldgreen Bakery0.2 km
  • Slimming World Franchis0.5 km
  • Williamson's News0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Dalton Diner0.7 km
  • Mr Chips0.5 km
  • Alessio Pizza0.2 km
  • Gourmet Hub0.8 km
  • Quality Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Almondbury Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Longley Community Sports Club0.9 km
  • Moldgreen Conservative Association0.2 km
  • Dalton Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Longley Park Golf Club0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Cafe 80.9 km
  • Rica Ribbean T/A Manjaros Restaurant, Unit 20.6 km
  • Royal City Cantonese Restaurant0.2 km
  • Pure Bouldering Ltd1.0 km
  • Coffee Boy0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Huddersfield1.8 km
  • Lockwood2.9 km
  • Deighton2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Wakefield Rd Broad Lane0.2 km
  • Almondbury Bank Beaumont Street0.2 km
  • Wakefield Rd Broad Lane0.2 km
  • Wakefield Rd Trevelyan Street0.2 km
  • Almondbury Bank Beaumont Street0.2 km