SMITHY LANE, HD5 9BR House Prices & Local Information

HD5 9BR is a safe, established residential area on Smithy Lane, 0.2km from Moldgreen in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Newsome ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of just 25, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £101k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for HD5 9BR are sourced from Output Area E00178712 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.