HD2 1EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bradley Boulevard, 0.3km from Brackenhall in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Ashbrow ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HD2 1EB is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 28 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% 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 is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HD2 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00178660 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRADLEY BOULEVARD, HD2 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRADLEY BOULEVARD, HD2 1EB.
460
28
£ 30,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD2 1EB 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 1EB has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 28-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 1EB. The average age is 28.2. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
Terraced
£ 49,000
1 sales · Mean £ 49,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD2 1EB is moderate at 59 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
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy
Ashbrow School
Christ Church CE Academy
North Huddersfield Trust School
All Saints Catholic College
Fixby Junior and Infant School
St Thomas CE (VC) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Mumbai Spice0.8 km
- Compass Group Ltd0.6 km
- Fmg Support Ltd0.6 km
- Forget-me-not Children's Hospice0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Shaf's Spice0.2 km
- Wan's Chinese Take Away0.3 km
- Chacha's Chippy0.9 km
- Gaukrodgers Sandwich Shop0.2 km
- Woodhouse Top Taste0.3 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Corner Cash Store0.8 km
- Hayre And Sons1.0 km
- Star Express0.2 km
- Deighton Convenience Store0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Top Club0.2 km
- Deighton Working Mens Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deighton1.1 km
- Huddersfield2.8 km
- Brighouse3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bradley Boulevard Long Hill Rd0.1 km
- Bradley Boulevard Long Hill Rd0.1 km
- New House Rd Belle Vue Crescent0.2 km
- New House Rd Lea Field Close0.2 km
- Bradley Boulevard Brackenhall Rd0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD21EB · Data under Open Government Licence