HD5 8XY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Fenay Crescent, 0.3km from Thorpe Green in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Almondbury ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
For families considering a move, HD5 8XY represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £214k.
Census 2021 statistics for HD5 8XY are sourced from Output Area E00055496 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FENAY CRESCENT, HD5 8XY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FENAY CRESCENT, HD5 8XY.
288
49
£ 39,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD5 8XY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income 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
HD5 8XY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD5 8XY. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 188,500
6 sales · Mean £ 191,166
Detached
£ 232,500
4 sales · Mean £ 238,737
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD5 8XY has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Southgate School
King James's School
Hill View Academy
All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School
Dalton School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School
Lepton CofE Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Aldonley Stores0.6 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- The Village Bakery And Cafe0.5 km
- Almondbury Post Office0.6 km
- The Lollipop Tree Sweet Shop0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Almondbury Bowling Club0.7 km
- Almondbury Conservative Club0.5 km
- Almondbury Cricket Club0.7 km
- Almondbury Liberal Club0.2 km
- Radcliffe Arms0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Barn at the Woolpack0.5 km
- T & Cake Ltd0.5 km
- Ambrys0.4 km
- Bengal Aroma0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Imyz Peri Peri0.6 km
- Red Chilli Almondbury0.5 km
- Sharkeys Fish Bar0.5 km
- Top Chef0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huddersfield3.3 km
- Honley3.9 km
- Lockwood3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Dartmouth Ave Fenay Cresc0.1 km
- Jessop Avenue0.1 km
- Siddon Drive0.1 km
- Ings Road0.3 km
- Southfield Rd Ings Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HD58XY · Data under Open Government Licence