HD5 9AY is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Moldgreen in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Newsome ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HD5 9AY are sourced from Output Area E00055481 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HD5 9AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HD5 9AY.
250
39
£ 31,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
HD5 9AY is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD5 9AY. The average age is 39.2. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD5 9AY has low crime rates — 43 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.
school Local Schools
Moldgreen Community Primary School
Woodley School and College
Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
Dalton School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- One Stop0.4 km
- Slimming World1.0 km
- Moldgreen Bakery0.4 km
- Slimming World Franchis0.4 km
- Waterstones1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Lawrence Batley Theatre1.0 km
- The Parish1.0 km
- Longley Park Golf Club0.4 km
- Lord Wilson1.0 km
- Table Table0.6 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Northern Tea House1.0 km
- Cafe 80.4 km
- Rica Ribbean T/A Manjaros Restaurant, Unit 20.2 km
- Royal City Cantonese Restaurant0.4 km
- Paninos1.0 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Subway1.0 km
- Alessio Pizza0.6 km
- Gourmet Hub0.4 km
- Quality Fish and Chips0.4 km
- Snootys Pizza Bar0.6 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huddersfield1.4 km
- Lockwood2.4 km
- Berry Brow3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Somerset Road Martin Bank Wood0.1 km
- Somerset Road Martin Bank Wood0.1 km
- Wakefield Rd Poplar Street0.1 km
- Wakefield Rd Chapel Lane0.1 km
- Somerset Road Dog Kennel Bank0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD59AY · Data under Open Government Licence