HD5 8PF is a mixed residential area on Fernside Avenue, 0.2km from Almondbury in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Almondbury ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
For families considering a move, HD5 8PF represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HD5 8PF are sourced from Output Area E00055485 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERNSIDE AVENUE, HD5 8PF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNSIDE AVENUE, HD5 8PF.
348
38
£ 33,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD5 8PF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HD5 8PF — age 38, 75% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 7.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD5 8PF. The average age is 38.5. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 127,000
10 sales · Mean £ 139,500
Terraced
£ 113,500
1 sales · Mean £ 113,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD5 8PF is moderate at 57 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
Hill View Academy
Southgate School
Dalton School
All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
King James's School
Moldgreen Community Primary School
Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Stag0.6 km
- Almondbury Cricket Club0.1 km
- Almondbury Liberal Club0.6 km
- Moldgreen Conservative Association0.8 km
- Radcliffe Arms0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Mammas Cafe0.6 km
- Imyz Peri Peri0.4 km
- Red Chilli Almondbury0.4 km
- Sharkeys Fish Bar0.4 km
- Top Chef0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Dysons Meats Ltd0.7 km
- H And N Local Store0.4 km
- Rowleys Newsagents0.7 km
- Taste Fine Wine0.9 km
- The Shop0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Ambrys0.7 km
- Bengal Aroma0.7 km
- The Barn at the Woolpack0.9 km
- T & Cake Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huddersfield2.6 km
- Deighton3.4 km
- Lockwood3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Fernside Avenue0.0 km
- De Lacy Avenue0.2 km
- Fernside Ave Fernside Cres0.3 km
- Town End Fernside Avenue0.3 km
- Town End Fernside Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HD58PF · Data under Open Government Licence