HD5 9BB is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km 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. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HD5 9BB are sourced from Output Area E00055481 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HD5 9BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HD5 9BB.
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 39, HD5 9BB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD5 9BB. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD5 9BB has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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 St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School
Dalton School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Hill View Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- One Stop0.4 km
- Slimming World0.9 km
- Moldgreen Bakery0.4 km
- Slimming World Franchis0.4 km
- Williamson's News0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Longley Park Golf Club0.5 km
- Table Table0.7 km
- Turnbridge Working Mens Club0.7 km
- Longley Community Sports Club0.7 km
- Moldgreen Conservative Association0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cafe 80.5 km
- Rica Ribbean T/A Manjaros Restaurant, Unit 20.2 km
- Royal City Cantonese Restaurant0.3 km
- Coffee Boy0.1 km
- J T Ellis And Co Ltd0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Alessio Pizza0.5 km
- Gourmet Hub0.5 km
- Quality Fish and Chips0.4 km
- Snootys Pizza Bar0.6 km
- Terrys Fish And Chips0.4 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huddersfield1.5 km
- Lockwood2.5 km
- Deighton3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wakefield Rd Chapel Lane0.1 km
- Somerset Road Martin Bank Wood0.1 km
- Wakefield Rd Poplar Street0.1 km
- Somerset Road Martin Bank Wood0.1 km
- Almondbury Bank Beaumont Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD59BB · Data under Open Government Licence