Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

STORTHS PLACE, HD2 2XL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STORTHS PLACE, HD2 2XL.

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Population

517

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines HD2 2XL — 55% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HD2 2XL is a safe, established residential area on Storths Place, 0.2km from Storth in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Greenhead ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

For families considering a move, HD2 2XL represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for HD2 2XL are sourced from Output Area E00055627 (shared with 11 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 2XL. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British32.3%
Asian / British Asian55.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

HD2 2XL has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences130
Burglary25
Public order24
Anti-social behaviour23
Other theft22

school Local Schools

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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

Good420 pupils0.5 km
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Birkby Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding488 pupils0.5 km
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Birkby Junior School

Good566 pupils0.7 km
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Brambles Primary Academy

Good174 pupils1.1 km
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Fixby Junior and Infant School

Good302 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Slimming World1.0 km
  • Fartown Grocers0.9 km
  • Al Yousaf Halal Meat0.5 km
  • ARO Mini Market0.5 km
  • Bismillah Halal Meat0.4 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Huddersfield Lawn Tennis And Squash Club0.8 km
  • Harp Inn1.0 km
  • Ukranian Social Club0.8 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.7 km
  • Cowcliffe Liberal Club0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Cafe Celeste1.0 km
  • Sharans Deli0.9 km
  • Jus Chicken0.5 km
  • Kellys Cafe0.6 km
  • Ma Bakers Cafe1.0 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Kashmir Spice1.0 km
  • Medina Bismillah1.0 km
  • Awaises0.5 km
  • Dale Bakery0.5 km
  • Food Yard0.5 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Edgerton Guest House1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Huddersfield1.5 km
  • Lockwood2.8 km
  • Deighton3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Grimscar Avenue Bromley Rd0.2 km
  • Wheathouse Rd Newland Avenue0.2 km
  • Wheathouse Rd Newland Avenue0.2 km
  • Grimscar Avenue Norwood Rd0.2 km
  • Grimscar Avenue Norwood Rd0.3 km