HD5 8JE is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Squirrel Ditch in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Newsome ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HD5 8JE are sourced from Output Area E00178689 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HD5 8JE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HD5 8JE.
109
44
£ 31,900 /yr
60%
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 8JE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 83% 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 8JE. The average age is 43.8. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD5 8JE has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodley School and College
Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School
Moldgreen Community Primary School
Hillside Primary School
All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School
Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- One Stop0.9 km
- Moldgreen Bakery0.9 km
- Slimming World Franchis0.8 km
- Williamson's News0.5 km
- Piphill Stores1.0 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Longley Park Golf Club0.4 km
- Table Table0.7 km
- The Warehouse0.9 km
- Turnbridge Working Mens Club0.8 km
- Longley Community Sports Club0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Cafe 80.5 km
- Rica Ribbean T/A Manjaros Restaurant, Unit 20.5 km
- Royal City Cantonese Restaurant0.8 km
- Paninos0.6 km
- Coffee Cali1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Sainsburys1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Gourmet Hub0.6 km
- Quality Fish and Chips0.5 km
- Snootys Pizza Bar0.6 km
- Terrys Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Longo'z0.7 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huddersfield1.5 km
- Lockwood2.0 km
- Berry Brow2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Dog Kennel Bank School0.2 km
- Dog Kennel Bank School0.2 km
- Dog Kennel Bank Hall Cross Rd0.2 km
- Dog Kennel Bank Hall Cross Rd0.2 km
- Dog Kennel Bank0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD58JE · Data under Open Government Licence