Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

ORCHARD ROAD, HD5 0EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD ROAD, HD5 0EJ.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

HD5 0EJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £232k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 17.0% year-on-year.

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

HD5 0EJ is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Road, 0.3km from Kirkheaton in Kirkheaton. Administratively it sits within Dalton ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HD5, HD5 0EJ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k, down 17.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for HD5 0EJ are sourced from Output Area E00055937 (shared with 14 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 0EJ. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 161,000

17 sales · Mean £ 176,685

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

HD5 0EJ has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Vehicle crime9
Burglary4
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Kirkheaton Primary School

Good388 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Beaumont Arms0.5 km
  • Kirkheaton Cricket And Bowling Club0.3 km
  • Yeaton Cask0.4 km
  • Kirkheaton Conservative Club0.4 km
  • Spangled Bull0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • The Bread Basket0.6 km
  • Hill Top Farm Shop0.8 km
  • Kirkheaton Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Moorside Stores0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Jusfood0.7 km
  • Enthaile Thai Takeaway0.7 km
  • Kirkheaton Spice/Noodle House0.5 km
  • New Road Fisheries0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deighton2.2 km
  • Mirfield2.9 km
  • Huddersfield3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St Marys Ln St Andrews Drive0.1 km
  • Shop Lane Orchard Rd0.1 km
  • St Marys Ln Furnbrook Gardens0.2 km
  • Town Rd Shop Lane0.4 km
  • New Rd Bankfield Lane0.4 km