Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

SYLVAN RIDGE, HD2 1ZH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYLVAN RIDGE, HD2 1ZH.

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Population

467

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 30,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

48% of HD2 1ZH's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 48.6% year-on-year.

home £163,538 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HD2 1ZH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sylvan Ridge, 0.2km from Brackenhall in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Ashbrow ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

The people who live in HD2 1ZH are typical of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 48.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HD2 1ZH are sourced from Output Area E00055961 (shared with 9 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 1ZH. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.2%
Asian / British Asian27.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.7%
Other / Mixed14.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 254,000

4 sales · Mean £ 251,875

Flat

£ 57,500

7 sales · Mean £ 66,428

Semi-Detached

£ 237,475

6 sales · Mean £ 231,825

Detached

£ 162,500

1 sales · Mean £ 162,500

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

HD2 1ZH has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences112
Anti-social behaviour20
Public order19
Criminal damage and arson14
Other crime10

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy

Good222 pupils0.4 km
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All Saints Catholic College

Good886 pupils0.5 km
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Ashbrow School

Requires Improvement434 pupils0.5 km
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Christ Church CE Academy

Good213 pupils0.8 km
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North Huddersfield Trust School

Good899 pupils0.9 km
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Fixby Junior and Infant School

Good302 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Star Express0.2 km
  • Villa Farm Shop and Cafe0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Compass Group Ltd0.4 km
  • Fmg Support Ltd0.4 km
  • Forget-me-not Children's Hospice0.2 km
  • Mumbai Spice0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Mega Chippy0.6 km
  • Gaukrodgers Sandwich Shop0.6 km
  • Woodhouse Top Taste0.7 km
  • Shaf's Spice0.6 km
  • Wan's Chinese Take Away0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Top Club0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deighton1.4 km
  • Brighouse2.8 km
  • Huddersfield3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Long Hill Rd Robin Hood Road0.0 km
  • Long Hill Rd Robin Hood Road0.1 km
  • Long Hill Rd Fell Greave Road0.1 km
  • Long Hill Rd Fell Greave Road0.1 km
  • Long Hill Road Fendale Court0.3 km