HD5 8LR is a sought-after residential area on Benomley Road, 0.3km from Benomley in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Almondbury ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HD5, HD5 8LR offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for HD5 8LR are sourced from Output Area E00055492 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENOMLEY ROAD, HD5 8LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENOMLEY ROAD, HD5 8LR.
370
46
£ 39,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD5 8LR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HD5 8LR combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£220k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD5 8LR. The average age is 46.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 182,000
3 sales · Mean £ 184,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD5 8LR has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School
Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School
Southgate School
Hill View Academy
King James's School
Moldgreen Community Primary School
Woodley School and College
Dalton School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Dysons Meats Ltd0.6 km
- H And N Local Store0.3 km
- Rowleys Newsagents0.6 km
- Taste Fine Wine0.7 km
- The Shop0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Almondbury Cricket Club0.3 km
- Almondbury Liberal Club0.6 km
- Almondbury Wesleyan Cricket Club0.9 km
- Longley Community Sports Club0.7 km
- Moldgreen Conservative Association0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Ambrys0.6 km
- Bengal Aroma0.5 km
- The Barn at the Woolpack0.7 km
- T & Cake Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Imyz Peri Peri0.3 km
- Red Chilli Almondbury0.3 km
- Sharkeys Fish Bar0.3 km
- Top Chef0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huddersfield2.5 km
- Lockwood3.1 km
- Berry Brow3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Somerset Rd Waste Lane0.1 km
- Somerset Rd Benomley Road0.1 km
- Town End Fernside Avenue0.1 km
- Town End Fernside Avenue0.1 km
- De Lacy Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HD58LR · Data under Open Government Licence