HD5 9RB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harpe Inge, 0.1km from Long Lane Bottom in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Dalton ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HD5 9RB is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £88k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for HD5 9RB are sourced from Output Area E00055889 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARPE INGE, HD5 9RB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARPE INGE, HD5 9RB.
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£ 28,700 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD5 9RB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 64% of tenure in HD5 9RB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD5 9RB. The average age is 29.8. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 92,000
3 sales · Mean £ 102,333
Terraced
£ 76,500
2 sales · Mean £ 76,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD5 9RB is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Netherhall Learning Campus High School
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Dalton School
Moldgreen Community Primary School
Hill View Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Alessio Pizza0.9 km
- Top Chef0.9 km
- Chef King0.9 km
- De Bao Chinese Take Away0.9 km
- Mammas Cafe0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Patels News Go Local0.4 km
- Slimming World0.5 km
- Bhrati0.9 km
- Longos Ices Ltd0.8 km
- V448 LWU0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Dalton Cricket Club0.7 km
- The Ivy Green Pub0.9 km
- Black Horse0.6 km
- The Dalton Hotel0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Caribbean Cafe & Lunch Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Dalton Together Portacabin0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deighton1.8 km
- Huddersfield2.2 km
- Lockwood3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Cow Heys0.2 km
- Cow Heys0.2 km
- Ridgeway Harpe Inge0.2 km
- Ridgeway Harpe Inge0.2 km
- Rawthorpe Lane Foxlow Ave0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD59RB · Data under Open Government Licence