HD5 0RD is a safe, established residential area on Fearnley Mill Drive, 0.6km from Colne Bridge in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Ashbrow ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HD5 0RD offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £71k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HD5 0RD are sourced from Output Area E00055947 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FEARNLEY MILL DRIVE, HD5 0RD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FEARNLEY MILL DRIVE, HD5 0RD.
260
42
£ 42,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HD5 0RD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD5 0RD. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 70,000
16 sales · Mean £ 69,890
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD5 0RD has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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
St Thomas CE (VC) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Mamas and Papas0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Edward's Fish & Chip Kitchen Ltd0.5 km
- Flames Balti and Fast Food Ltd0.8 km
- Lova Grill House0.3 km
- Marston Chicken Shop0.3 km
- Fillins Sandwich Bar0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Royal And Ancient0.8 km
- Mirfield Rifle Club0.8 km
- Bradley & Colnebridge WMC0.3 km
- Miller and Carter0.8 km
- The White Cross0.2 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Greggs0.5 km
- Patels0.8 km
- Bradley Booze And News0.4 km
- Londis0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deighton1.8 km
- Mirfield3.1 km
- Brighouse3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Leeds Rd Cooper Bridge0.1 km
- Leeds Rd Cooper Bridge0.2 km
- Bradley Road Leeds Rd0.2 km
- Wakefield Road0.5 km
- Wakefield Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: HD50RD · Data under Open Government Licence