Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

HD1 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HD1 1BU.

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Population

486

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 27,500 /yr

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Employed

21%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD1 1BU 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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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

82% of homes in HD1 1BU are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HD1 1BU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Seed Hill in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Dalton ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

For renters and young professionals, HD1 1BU offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 82% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.

Safety: Crime rates are high (669 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 HD1 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00178700 (shared with 923 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 HD1 1BU. The average age is 27.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.5%
Asian / British Asian38.0%
Black / African / Caribbean10.4%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

21%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near HD1 1BU are high at 669 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences554
Public order247
Shoplifting241
Drugs201
Anti-social behaviour103

school Local Schools

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Brambles Primary Academy

Good174 pupils0.7 km
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Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding225 pupils0.8 km
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Woodley School and College

Good134 pupils1.2 km
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Moldgreen Community Primary School

Good379 pupils1.2 km
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Birkby Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding488 pupils1.3 km
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Birkby Junior School

Good566 pupils1.3 km
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Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School

Good215 pupils1.5 km
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Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School

Good315 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Boots0.7 km
  • JJ Events0.7 km
  • Slimming World Franchis1.0 km
  • Waterstones0.2 km
  • Williamson's News0.8 km
  • + 69 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

47 nearby
  • Longley Park Golf Club0.8 km
  • The Yorkshire Rose0.9 km
  • Grosvenor Casino1.0 km
  • Head Of Steam0.3 km
  • Olde Hatte Hotel0.4 km
  • + 42 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

111 nearby
  • Amaro Restaurant0.1 km
  • Cafe 80.8 km
  • CHICKANO'S0.3 km
  • Rica Ribbean T/A Manjaros Restaurant, Unit 21.0 km
  • Spicy Shell0.1 km
  • + 106 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Food Warehouse0.7 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.3 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

67 nearby
  • Gourmet Hub0.8 km
  • Panini Shack0.1 km
  • Quality Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Snootys Pizza Bar0.6 km
  • Al Faisal Asian Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 62 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Cambridge Hotel0.7 km
  • Stay Hotel0.4 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • George Hotel0.2 km
  • Maverick's0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Huddersfield0.3 km
  • Lockwood1.8 km
  • Berry Brow3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Kirkgate0.0 km
  • Lord Street0.0 km
  • Kirkgate0.0 km
  • Cross Church Street0.0 km
  • Lord Street0.1 km