HD1 3BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Primrose Hill in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Newsome ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HD1 3BD is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 22) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees. Full-time employment stands at 3% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for HD1 3BD are sourced from Output Area E00178659 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HD1 3BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HD1 3BD.
584
22
£ 31,900 /yr
5%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD1 3BD 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
Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in HD1 3BD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 22-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD1 3BD. The average age is 22.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD1 3BD is moderate at 66 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.
school Local Schools
Woodley School and College
Hillside Primary School
Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School
Moldgreen Community Primary School
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School
Brambles Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Waterstones0.6 km
- Williamson's News0.6 km
- Piphill Stores0.6 km
- Aspleys 24 Hr Shop0.5 km
- Huddersfield Supersave0.9 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- Longley Park Golf Club0.5 km
- Newsome Football Club0.7 km
- The Rat And Ratchet0.5 km
- APNA VENUE0.8 km
- Brewdog Huddersfield0.5 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
95 nearby- Amaro Restaurant0.8 km
- Cafe 80.5 km
- Rica Ribbean T/A Manjaros Restaurant, Unit 20.8 km
- Spicy Shell0.9 km
- The Mission Community Café0.9 km
- + 90 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Supersam0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Gourmet Hub0.6 km
- Panini Shack0.7 km
- Quality Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Snootys Pizza Bar0.5 km
- Lahori Taste0.5 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Stay Hotel0.5 km
- Maverick's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huddersfield1.0 km
- Lockwood1.5 km
- Berry Brow2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Bridge Road0.1 km
- Kings Mill Lane Cornrace View0.2 km
- Kings Bridge Road0.2 km
- Firth St Queen Street South0.2 km
- Colne Road Queen St South0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD13BD · Data under Open Government Licence