HD2 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Deighton in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Ashbrow ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HD2 1BQ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00055955 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HD2 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HD2 1BQ.
296
43
£ 30,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD2 1BQ 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 1BQ has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD2 1BQ. The average age is 43.0. 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: 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)
HD2 1BQ has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Thomas CE (VC) Primary School
Christ Church CE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Deighton Working Mens Club1.0 km
- The Royal And Ancient0.8 km
- Bradley & Colnebridge WMC0.7 km
- Bradley Park Golf Club1.0 km
- The White Cross0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Hickorys Smokehouse Huddersfield1.0 km
- Mamas and Papas0.6 km
- Fat Fresser Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Edward's Fish & Chip Kitchen Ltd0.4 km
- Flames Balti and Fast Food Ltd0.0 km
- Lova Grill House0.5 km
- Marston Chicken Shop0.6 km
- Shapla Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Deighton Convenience Store0.7 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Patels0.0 km
- Bradley Booze And News0.5 km
- Londis0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deighton1.0 km
- Brighouse3.3 km
- Mirfield3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Keldregate Brooklands0.0 km
- Keldregate Brooklands0.1 km
- Keldregate Sherwood Avenue0.2 km
- Keldregate Sherwood Avenue0.2 km
- Alandale Rd Stuart Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD21BQ · Data under Open Government Licence