HD5 8BH is a safe, established residential area on Douglas Avenue, 0.4km from Kidroyd in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Almondbury ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
For families considering a move, HD5 8BH represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HD5 8BH are sourced from Output Area E00055471 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOUGLAS AVENUE, HD5 8BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOUGLAS AVENUE, HD5 8BH.
258
40
£ 33,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD5 8BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. HD5 8BH's 68% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 8.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD5 8BH. The average age is 40.3. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 138,000
9 sales · Mean £ 134,777
Semi-Detached
£ 131,000
3 sales · Mean £ 134,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD5 8BH has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Moldgreen Community Primary School
Dalton School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Hill View Academy
Woodley School and College
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Dalton Food Stores0.5 km
- The Shop0.2 km
- Moldgreen Bakery0.4 km
- Slimming World Franchis0.7 km
- Williamson's News0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Dalton Together Portacabin0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Dalton Diner0.7 km
- Mr Chips0.5 km
- Alessio Pizza0.3 km
- Gourmet Hub0.9 km
- Quality Fish and Chips0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Almondbury Cricket Club0.8 km
- Longley Community Sports Club0.9 km
- Moldgreen Conservative Association0.2 km
- Dalton Cricket Club0.9 km
- Longley Park Golf Club1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cafe 81.0 km
- Rica Ribbean T/A Manjaros Restaurant, Unit 20.7 km
- Royal City Cantonese Restaurant0.4 km
- Coffee Boy0.6 km
- J T Ellis And Co Ltd1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huddersfield1.9 km
- Deighton2.9 km
- Lockwood3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Wakefield Rd Grosvenor Road0.3 km
- Wakefield Rd Grosvenor Road0.3 km
- Wakefield Rd Broad Lane0.3 km
- Almondbury Bank Ravensknowle Road0.3 km
- Almondbury Bank Beaumont Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HD58BH · Data under Open Government Licence