HD4 6BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Palm Street, 0.2km from Primrose Hill in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Newsome ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HD4 6BZ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £56k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HD4 6BZ are sourced from Output Area E00178656 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PALM STREET, HD4 6BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALM STREET, HD4 6BZ.
193
26
£ 31,900 /yr
19%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD4 6BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
HD4 6BZ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 71% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD4 6BZ. The average age is 26.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 56,250
2 sales · Mean £ 56,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD4 6BZ is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodley School and College
Hillside Primary School
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School
Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School
Moldgreen Community Primary School
Newsome Junior School
Newsome Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Waterstones0.9 km
- Williamson's News0.8 km
- Supernews0.9 km
- Piphill Stores0.3 km
- Virdee Store0.9 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Longley Park Golf Club0.7 km
- Grosvenor Casino0.7 km
- Newsome Football Club0.4 km
- The Rat And Ratchet0.6 km
- Lord Wilson0.9 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Cafe 80.7 km
- Rica Ribbean T/A Manjaros Restaurant, Unit 21.0 km
- Cafe 18440.5 km
- Inflata Nation0.7 km
- Landings 720.6 km
- + 50 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Top Express Uk1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Gourmet Hub0.8 km
- Panini Shack0.9 km
- Quality Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Snootys Pizza Bar0.8 km
- Al Faisal Asian Takeaway0.6 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Maverick's0.9 km
- Stay Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huddersfield1.2 km
- Lockwood1.4 km
- Berry Brow2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Newsome Rd Malvern Road0.1 km
- Newsome Rd Malvern Road0.1 km
- Kings Bridge Road0.2 km
- Colne Road Queen St South0.2 km
- Kings Bridge Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD46BZ · Data under Open Government Licence