HD2 1RR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on White Cross, 0.8km from Deighton in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Ashbrow ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HD2 1RR is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HD2 1RR are sourced from Output Area E00055940 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITE CROSS, HD2 1RR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITE CROSS, HD2 1RR.
243
38
£ 42,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD2 1RR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 38, HD2 1RR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £151k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD2 1RR. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 142,500
3 sales · Mean £ 127,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD2 1RR has low crime rates — 41 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
All Saints Catholic College
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Hickorys Smokehouse Huddersfield0.6 km
- Mamas and Papas1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Edward's Fish & Chip Kitchen Ltd0.8 km
- Flames Balti and Fast Food Ltd0.5 km
- Lova Grill House0.8 km
- Marston Chicken Shop0.9 km
- Fillins Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Deighton Convenience Store0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Patels0.5 km
- Bradley Booze And News0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bradley Park Golf Club0.5 km
- The White Cross1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deighton1.3 km
- Brighouse2.8 km
- Mirfield4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Alandale Road White Cross0.0 km
- Alandale Road Gisbourne Rd0.1 km
- Alandale Rd Bradley Road0.2 km
- Alandale Rd Bradley Road0.2 km
- Bradley Road Alandale Rd0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HD21RR · Data under Open Government Licence