Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

HD2 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HD2 1BD.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD2 1BD 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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2/10
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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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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 63% of tenure in HD2 1BD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

HD2 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Hillhouse in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Greenhead ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HD2 1BD is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% 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 57 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00055632 (shared with 11 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 HD2 1BD. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.6%
Asian / British Asian27.8%
Black / African / Caribbean20.0%
Other / Mixed14.5%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around HD2 1BD is moderate at 57 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 offences179
Public order27
Other theft21
Other crime16
Anti-social behaviour14

school Local Schools

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Birkby Junior School

Good566 pupils0.5 km
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North Huddersfield Trust School

Good899 pupils0.8 km
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Birkby Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding488 pupils0.9 km
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Ashbrow School

Requires Improvement434 pupils1.1 km
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Brambles Primary Academy

Good174 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy

Good222 pupils1.3 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

Good420 pupils1.4 km
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Fixby Junior and Infant School

Good302 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Bradley Mills Cricket And Bowling Club0.6 km
  • The Yorkshire Rose0.6 km
  • Magic Rock Tap Room and Brewery0.6 km
  • Slubbers Arms0.5 km
  • Harp Inn0.2 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Burger King Unit H10.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • The Zone0.8 km
  • Cha Cha Chai HD1 Ltd0.5 km
  • Kobane0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Food Warehouse0.8 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Baked0.6 km
  • Mother Hubbards0.7 km
  • Pizza On Time0.8 km
  • Alishaan0.6 km
  • Anmol Sweet Centre0.5 km
  • + 34 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Huddersfield1.4 km
  • Deighton2.0 km
  • Lockwood3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Hammond St Abbey Road0.1 km
  • Bradford Road Flint St0.2 km
  • Abbey Road0.2 km
  • Bradford Rd Spaines Road0.2 km
  • Frtown Green Road Leonard St0.2 km