HD2 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Woodhouse Hill in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Ashbrow ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HD2 1BE is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 90% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% 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 rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00055654 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HD2 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HD2 1BE.
308
32
£ 27,500 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD2 1BE 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
HD2 1BE has a significant social housing presence — 90% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD2 1BE. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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)
HD2 1BE has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
North Huddersfield Trust School
Ashbrow School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy
Christ Church CE Academy
Birkby Junior School
Netherhall Learning Campus High School
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Canalside Sports Complex0.6 km
- Burger King Unit H10.6 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- The Zone1.0 km
- Socco0.6 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Bargain Local0.6 km
- B & M Retail0.6 km
- Dixons Milk Ices0.8 km
- Greggs Unit J30.6 km
- Javid General Grocers1.0 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bradley Mills Cricket And Bowling Club0.7 km
- Harp Inn0.8 km
- Railway Inn0.8 km
- The Peacock0.7 km
- Top Club0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Shaf's Spice0.7 km
- Wan's Chinese Take Away0.6 km
- Subway Unit J20.6 km
- YOH Burger & Desserts0.8 km
- Baked0.8 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deighton1.4 km
- Huddersfield2.0 km
- Lockwood3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Woodhouse Hill Woodhouse Hill Road0.3 km
- Hammond Street Abbey Pl0.3 km
- Woodhouse Hill Blackhouse Road0.3 km
- Woodhouse Hill Woodhouse Avenue0.3 km
- Fartown Green Road Alder St0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HD21BE · Data under Open Government Licence