Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

BENOMLEY ROAD, HD5 8LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENOMLEY ROAD, HD5 8LR.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British85.0%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences60
Shoplifting29
Anti-social behaviour18
Public order11
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School

Good192 pupils0.5 km
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Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School

Good208 pupils0.7 km
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Southgate School

Good166 pupils0.8 km
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Hill View Academy

Inadequate244 pupils0.8 km
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King James's School

Good1034 pupils1.0 km
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Moldgreen Community Primary School

Good379 pupils1.1 km
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Woodley School and College

Good134 pupils1.1 km
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Dalton School

Good510 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Ambrys0.6 km
  • Bengal Aroma0.5 km
  • The Barn at the Woolpack0.7 km
  • T & Cake Ltd0.4 km
fastfood

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