Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

NETHERWOOD CLOSE, HD2 2LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NETHERWOOD CLOSE, HD2 2LR.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
workEmployment
2/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 48, HD2 2LR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 5.9% year-on-year.

home £255,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HD2 2LR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Netherwood Close, 0.1km from Netheroyd Hill in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Ashbrow ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

For families considering a move, HD2 2LR represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, down 5.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HD2 2LR are sourced from Output Area E00055641 (shared with 12 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 2LR. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.9%
Asian / British Asian19.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 253,000

13 sales · Mean £ 260,000

Semi-Detached

£ 186,500

1 sales · Mean £ 186,500

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

HD2 2LR has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Shoplifting7
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Fixby Junior and Infant School

Good302 pupils0.4 km
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Ashbrow School

Requires Improvement434 pupils0.6 km
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North Huddersfield Trust School

Good899 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy

Good222 pupils0.9 km
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All Saints Catholic College

Good886 pupils1.2 km
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Birkby Junior School

Good566 pupils1.3 km
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Christ Church CE Academy

Good213 pupils1.5 km
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Birkby Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding488 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Mumbai Spice0.2 km
  • Forget-me-not Children's Hospice0.9 km
  • Sharans Deli0.9 km
  • Compass Group Ltd0.5 km
  • Ma Bakers Cafe1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Wan's Chinese Take Away0.9 km
  • Medina Bismillah1.0 km
  • Chicken Zone1.0 km
  • Mega Chippy1.0 km
  • Pizza Place1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Fartown Grocers0.9 km
  • Maya Mini Market1.0 km
  • Star Express0.8 km
  • Bhullar Booze And Grocery1.0 km
  • Hayre And Sons0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Harp Inn1.0 km
  • Cowcliffe Liberal Club0.4 km
  • Shepherds Arms0.5 km
  • Top Club0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deighton2.1 km
  • Huddersfield2.4 km
  • Brighouse3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Netherwood Close0.1 km
  • Lightridge Rd Netheroyd Hill Road0.2 km
  • Bradford Rd Netheroyd Hill Road0.2 km
  • Lightridge Rd Netheroyd Hill Road0.2 km
  • Netheroyd Hill Road Netheroyd Hill0.2 km