HD2 1UY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Leeds Road, 0.4km from Colne Bridge in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Ashbrow ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
For families considering a move, HD2 1UY represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 36.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HD2 1UY are sourced from Output Area E00055953 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEEDS ROAD, HD2 1UY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEEDS ROAD, HD2 1UY.
277
38
£ 42,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. HD2 1UY's 56% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 36.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD2 1UY. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 85,000
13 sales · Mean £ 102,923
Semi-Detached
£ 87,000
3 sales · Mean £ 86,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD2 1UY is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Thomas CE (VC) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Greggs0.1 km
- Patels0.4 km
- Bradley Booze And News0.0 km
- Londis0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Mirfield Rifle Club1.0 km
- Bradley & Colnebridge WMC0.3 km
- The White Cross0.2 km
- The Royal And Ancient0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Fillins Sandwich Bar0.1 km
- Edward's Fish & Chip Kitchen Ltd0.1 km
- Flames Balti and Fast Food Ltd0.4 km
- Lova Grill House0.1 km
- Marston Chicken Shop0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Mamas and Papas0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deighton1.4 km
- Mirfield3.3 km
- Brighouse3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bradley Road Leeds Rd0.2 km
- Leeds Rd Station Rd0.2 km
- Keldregate Woodman Ave0.2 km
- Leeds Rd Station Rd0.2 km
- Keldregate Sherwood Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HD21UY · Data under Open Government Licence