HD5 8FB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Thorpe Green in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Almondbury ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HD5 8FB are sourced from Output Area E00055464 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HD5 8FB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HD5 8FB.
315
50
£ 39,100 /yr
41%
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.
Area Character
HD5 8FB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 95% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD5 8FB. The average age is 50.0. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD5 8FB has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Southgate School
King James's School
Hill View Academy
All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School
Dalton School
Lepton CofE Primary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Aldonley Stores0.6 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- The Village Bakery And Cafe0.7 km
- Almondbury Post Office0.7 km
- The Lollipop Tree Sweet Shop0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Almondbury Bowling Club0.9 km
- Almondbury Conservative Club0.7 km
- Harveys Bar Kitchen0.9 km
- Fenay Bridge0.9 km
- Almondbury Cricket Club0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Barn at the Woolpack0.7 km
- T & Cake Ltd0.7 km
- Ambrys0.6 km
- Bengal Aroma0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Imyz Peri Peri0.7 km
- Red Chilli Almondbury0.7 km
- Sharkeys Fish Bar0.7 km
- Top Chef0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huddersfield3.4 km
- Deighton3.9 km
- Honley4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Siddon Drive0.2 km
- Dartmouth Ave Fenay Cresc0.2 km
- Ings Road0.3 km
- Southfield Road Hurst Knowle0.3 km
- Southfield Road Hurst Knowle0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HD58FB · Data under Open Government Licence