Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

THISTLE HILL AVENUE, HD5 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THISTLE HILL AVENUE, HD5 0AX.

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Population

506

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

HD5 0AX is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 40.4% year-on-year.

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

HD5 0AX is a well-regarded residential area on Thistle Hill Avenue, 0.2km from Cowmes in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Almondbury ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £301k, down 40.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HD5 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00056395 (shared with 16 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 HD5 0AX. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.5%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 225,000

3 sales · Mean £ 265,500

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

Crime around HD5 0AX is above average at 109 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.

Shoplifting87
Violence and sexual offences36
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Hill View Academy

Inadequate244 pupils1.2 km
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Southgate School

Good166 pupils1.3 km
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Lepton CofE Primary Academy

Good178 pupils1.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

Good315 pupils1.4 km
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Dalton School

Good510 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Fenay Bridge Stores1.0 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Jcs Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Ahmed Forecourt Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Chippy Booths0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Heggs Sandwich Shop0.3 km
  • Waterloo Fish & Chicks0.7 km
  • Ho Wah0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Gawthorpe Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • Lascelles Hall Cricket Club0.2 km
  • Harveys Bar Kitchen1.0 km
  • Fenay Bridge1.0 km
  • Lepton Liberal Club0.1 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Mcdonalds0.4 km
  • Icicles Ltd0.7 km
  • Cardamon Green0.3 km
  • The Little Box Sandwich Bar0.3 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • Aldi0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deighton3.2 km
  • Mirfield3.8 km
  • Huddersfield3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Wakefield Road Thistle Hill0.1 km
  • Wakefield Rd Quarry Lane0.1 km
  • Wakefield Rd Fenay Bridge Road0.3 km
  • Wakefield Rd Tandem Way0.3 km
  • Wakefield Rd Lascelles Hall Road0.3 km