HD5 9YH is a safe, established residential area on Cranwood Drive, 0.1km from Dalton Green in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Dalton ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HD5 9YH is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.
Census 2021 statistics for HD5 9YH are sourced from Output Area E00055904 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANWOOD DRIVE, HD5 9YH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANWOOD DRIVE, HD5 9YH.
176
46
£ 35,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD5 9YH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
HD5 9YH has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD5 9YH. The average age is 46.0. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
2 sales · Mean £ 245,000
Terraced
£ 123,000
1 sales · Mean £ 123,000
Detached
£ 207,000
1 sales · Mean £ 207,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD5 9YH is moderate at 54 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Dalton School
Hill View Academy
Southgate School
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
Netherhall Learning Campus High School
Moldgreen Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bhrati0.2 km
- Aldonley Stores0.7 km
- Greenside Newsagents0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Jcs Convenience Store0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Pronto Pizza0.4 km
- Mammas Cafe0.6 km
- Mexi Bean Express Huddersfield0.2 km
- Pizza Shack0.2 km
- Dalton Fisheries0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Stag0.5 km
- Beaumont Arms0.8 km
- Black Horse0.8 km
- Waterloo Subs Bowling Club0.2 km
- Lepton Liberal Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cardamon Green0.6 km
- The Little Box Sandwich Bar0.5 km
- Icicles Ltd0.2 km
- Mcdonalds0.5 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Dalton Together Portacabin0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deighton2.6 km
- Huddersfield3.0 km
- Mirfield4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Woodedge Avenue0.2 km
- Wakefield Road Waterloo Rise0.2 km
- Wakefield Road Waterloo Rise0.2 km
- Wakefield Rd Cross Green Lane0.2 km
- Waterloo Rise0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HD59YH · Data under Open Government Licence