HD5 0AF is a mixed residential area on Waterloo Road, 0.2km from Waterloo in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Dalton ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £194k, up 12.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HD5 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00055897 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERLOO ROAD, HD5 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO ROAD, HD5 0AF.
328
45
£ 35,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
No single demographic signal dominates HD5 0AF — age 45, 90% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 12.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD5 0AF. The average age is 44.8. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 171,000
7 sales · Mean £ 191,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD5 0AF is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Dalton School
Hill View Academy
Southgate School
Kirkheaton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Dalton Together Portacabin0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Aldi0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Chippy Booths1.0 km
- Dalton Fisheries0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Heggs Sandwich Shop0.3 km
- Waterloo Fish & Chicks0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Beaumont Arms0.5 km
- Black Horse0.8 km
- Lascelles Hall Cricket Club0.8 km
- Waterloo Subs Bowling Club0.4 km
- Lepton Liberal Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Aldonley Stores1.0 km
- Greenside Newsagents0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.2 km
- Jcs Convenience Store0.3 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Mcdonalds0.2 km
- Icicles Ltd0.3 km
- Cardamon Green0.4 km
- The Little Box Sandwich Bar0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deighton2.7 km
- Huddersfield3.4 km
- Mirfield3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Waterloo Road Westbrook Ave0.1 km
- Waterloo Rd Woburn Drive0.1 km
- Waterloo Road Westbrook Ave0.1 km
- Waterloo Rd Woburn Drive0.2 km
- Woodedge Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD50AF · Data under Open Government Licence