Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

HD5 8JE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HD5 8JE.

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Population

109

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 31,900 /yr

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Employed

60%

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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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British76.6%
Asian / British Asian13.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences87
Public order16
Other theft14
Vehicle crime10
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Woodley School and College

Good134 pupils0.0 km
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Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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Moldgreen Community Primary School

Good379 pupils0.7 km
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Hillside Primary School

Good326 pupils1.1 km
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All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School

Good192 pupils1.4 km
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Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding225 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Sainsburys1.0 km
fastfood

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