Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

LONG LANE, HD5 9LB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONG LANE, HD5 9LB.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 35,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HD5 9LB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 41, HD5 9LB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £130k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HD5 9LB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Long Lane, 0.1km from Grove Place in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Dalton ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

For families considering a move, HD5 9LB represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% 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: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for HD5 9LB are sourced from Output Area E00055899 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD5 9LB. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.5%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 124,000

3 sales · Mean £ 128,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HD5 9LB 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.

Violence and sexual offences147
Anti-social behaviour33
Other theft25
Criminal damage and arson18
Public order16

school Local Schools

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Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School

Good315 pupils0.5 km
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Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School

Good215 pupils0.5 km
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Moldgreen Community Primary School

Good379 pupils0.5 km
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Dalton School

Good510 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

Good315 pupils0.7 km
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Netherhall Learning Campus High School

Requires Improvement785 pupils0.9 km
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Woodley School and College

Good134 pupils1.3 km
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Hill View Academy

Inadequate244 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Moldgreen Bakery0.4 km
  • Slimming World Franchis0.5 km
  • Williamson's News0.9 km
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • Patels News Go Local0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Rica Ribbean T/A Manjaros Restaurant, Unit 20.8 km
  • Royal City Cantonese Restaurant0.4 km
  • Pizza Hut Restaurant1.0 km
  • Coffee Boy0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Dalton Together Portacabin0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Asda0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Alessio Pizza0.2 km
  • Gourmet Hub0.9 km
  • Quality Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • Ali Murad Takeaway0.6 km
  • Casciano0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Dalton Hotel0.8 km
  • Dalton Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Moldgreen Liberal Club0.4 km
  • The Stag1.0 km
  • Moldgreen Conservative Association0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Huddersfield1.7 km
  • Deighton2.4 km
  • Lockwood3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Long Lane Grand Cross Rd0.0 km
  • Longfield Avenue Long Grove Ave0.1 km
  • Long Lane Grand Cross Rd0.1 km
  • Long Lane Carr Green Ln0.1 km
  • Carr Green Lane Long Ln0.1 km