Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

SHEEPRIDGE GROVE, HD2 1DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEEPRIDGE GROVE, HD2 1DZ.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 30,000 /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 1DZ 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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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in HD2 1DZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

HD2 1DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sheepridge Grove, 0.2km from Sheepridge in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Ashbrow ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HD2 1DZ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% 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 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £111k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for HD2 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00055968 (shared with 3 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 1DZ. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.8%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean13.6%
Other / Mixed19.9%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 111,000

4 sales · Mean £ 108,500

Terraced

£ 69,250

2 sales · Mean £ 69,250

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

Crime around HD2 1DZ is moderate at 53 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.

Violence and sexual offences140
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order26
Anti-social behaviour23
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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Ashbrow School

Requires Improvement434 pupils0.2 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy

Good222 pupils0.2 km
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North Huddersfield Trust School

Good899 pupils0.4 km
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Christ Church CE Academy

Good213 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints Catholic College

Good886 pupils1.0 km
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Fixby Junior and Infant School

Good302 pupils1.0 km
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Birkby Junior School

Good566 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Mumbai Spice0.6 km
  • Extreme Conditioning/Extreme Kitchen1.0 km
  • Fmg Support Ltd0.9 km
  • Forget-me-not Children's Hospice0.7 km
  • Compass Group Ltd0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Shaf's Spice0.3 km
  • Wan's Chinese Take Away0.2 km
  • Gaukrodgers Sandwich Shop0.3 km
  • Lions Kitchen Takeaway0.8 km
  • Woodhouse Top Taste0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Corner Cash Store1.0 km
  • Hayre And Sons0.7 km
  • Star Express0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Top Club0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deighton1.3 km
  • Huddersfield2.5 km
  • Brighouse3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bradley Boulevard Brackenhall Rd0.1 km
  • Bradley Boulevard Brackenhall Rd0.1 km
  • Sheepridge Rd Ashbrow Road0.2 km
  • Ash Brow Jun & Inf School0.2 km
  • Sheepridge Rd Chestnut Street0.2 km