HD2 2AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Queens Road, 0.2km from Lee Head in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Greenhead ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
Within the HD2 district, this postcode is characterised by a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £432k.
Census 2021 statistics for HD2 2AE are sourced from Output Area E00056629 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENS ROAD, HD2 2AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS ROAD, HD2 2AE.
250
39
£ 35,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD2 2AE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HD2 2AE — age 39, 40% ownership, 32% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £432k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD2 2AE. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 438,000
4 sales · Mean £ 462,750
Semi-Detached
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD2 2AE has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Birkby Infant and Nursery School
Brambles Primary Academy
Birkby Junior School
Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Candy Emporium0.6 km
- Slimming World0.5 km
- Trinity News0.9 km
- Bains Self Service1.0 km
- Sumner Off Licence0.8 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Antilles Education And Social Club0.5 km
- Huddersfield Lawn Tennis And Squash Club0.4 km
- Oakfield Tennis And Bowling Club0.6 km
- Marsh Conservative Club0.6 km
- Junction Inn0.5 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Kabana1.0 km
- Trinity Fisheries1.0 km
- Trinity Hfc0.9 km
- Reed Street Fisheries0.9 km
- Trinity Pizzas1.0 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Al Quds Food Stuff0.9 km
- The Refreshment Rooms0.7 km
- Multans Street Food0.6 km
- Bexs Coffee Shop And Cafe0.6 km
- Charmaines Carribean Cafe1.0 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co Operative Food0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Aldi0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Edgerton Guest House0.5 km
- Cambridge Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huddersfield1.1 km
- Lockwood2.2 km
- Deighton3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Edgerton Grove Road0.2 km
- Edgerton Grove Rd0.2 km
- Birkby Lodge Road George Ave0.2 km
- Birkby Lodge Road George Ave0.2 km
- Birkby Lodge Road Una Pl0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD22AE · Data under Open Government Licence