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.
BIRKHOUSE LANE, HD5 8BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRKHOUSE LANE, HD5 8BE.
310
34
£ 33,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Moldgreen Community Primary School
Dalton School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Woodley School and College
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School
Hill View Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Lidl0.7 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: HD58BE · Data under Open Government Licence