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.
LONG LANE, HD5 9LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONG LANE, HD5 9LB.
290
41
£ 35,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD5 9LB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
Moldgreen Community Primary School
Dalton School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Netherhall Learning Campus High School
Woodley School and College
Hill View Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Dalton Together Portacabin0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Asda0.9 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: HD59LB · Data under Open Government Licence