HD3 2AF is a sought-after residential area on Weatherhill Rise, 0.4km from Cowrakes in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Lindley ward and the Colne Valley constituency.
For serious buyers, HD3 2AF is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £239k, down 7.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HD3 2AF are sourced from Output Area E00178657 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEATHERHILL RISE, HD3 2AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEATHERHILL RISE, HD3 2AF.
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31
£ 45,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD3 2AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HD3 2AF spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. £239k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 7.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD3 2AF. The average age is 30.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 264,950
22 sales · Mean £ 271,218
Semi-Detached
£ 211,950
10 sales · Mean £ 213,970
Terraced
£ 154,000
5 sales · Mean £ 148,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD3 2AF has low crime rates — 24 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
Lindley Junior School
Lindley Church of England Infant School
Salendine Nook High School Academy
Moorlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Brosters Farm Shop0.5 km
- Central England Co-operative1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Lindley Fine Wines0.9 km
- Bubble And Squeak0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Birchencliffe Garden Centre0.9 km
- Da Sandro Ristorante0.9 km
- The Lindley Tap Grill0.9 km
- Cellar Door0.9 km
- Deiyar Cafe0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Oakes Fisheries0.7 km
- Souv Like Greek Food1.0 km
- Pizza Al Taglio0.7 km
- Lindley Fish Bar0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Briar Court Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Black Bull0.8 km
- Lindley Working Mens Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Sainsburys, Salendine Nook Shopping Centre1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huddersfield3.9 km
- Lockwood4.0 km
- Brighouse5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Crossland Road Haigh Court0.1 km
- Crossland Road Haigh Court0.1 km
- Crosland Rd Farriers Way0.2 km
- Crosland Rd Farriers Way0.2 km
- Weatherhill Road Weatherhill Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HD32AF · Data under Open Government Licence