HD2 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Hillhouse in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Ashbrow ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HD2 1AZ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 HD2 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00055623 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HD2 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HD2 1AZ.
522
33
£ 27,500 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD2 1AZ 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 61% of tenure in HD2 1AZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 33-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 HD2 1AZ. The average age is 33.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD2 1AZ is moderate at 64 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
Birkby Junior School
North Huddersfield Trust School
Birkby Infant and Nursery School
Ashbrow School
Brambles Primary Academy
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Fixby Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Bargain Local0.6 km
- Boots0.8 km
- JJ Events0.9 km
- Dubai Store0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bradley Mills Cricket And Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Yorkshire Rose0.6 km
- Magic Rock Tap Room and Brewery0.7 km
- Slubbers Arms0.6 km
- Railway Inn0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Burger King Unit H10.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- The Zone0.7 km
- Cha Cha Chai HD1 Ltd0.5 km
- Kobane0.8 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Food Warehouse0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- Aldi0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Baked0.5 km
- Mother Hubbards0.7 km
- Pizza On Time0.8 km
- Chicken Zone0.2 km
- Istanbul Shawarma0.8 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huddersfield1.4 km
- Deighton1.9 km
- Lockwood3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hammond St Abbey Road0.1 km
- Abbey Road0.2 km
- Hammond Street0.2 km
- Bradford Road Flint St0.2 km
- Frtown Green Road Leonard St0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD21AZ · Data under Open Government Licence