Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

WEST GROVE AVENUE, HD5 9LD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST GROVE AVENUE, HD5 9LD.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 28,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD5 9LD 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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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HD5 9LD spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 21.5% year-on-year.

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

HD5 9LD is a safe, established residential area on West Grove Avenue, 0.2km from Grove Place in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Dalton ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

For families considering a move, HD5 9LD represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 74% 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. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 21.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HD5 9LD are sourced from Output Area E00055900 (shared with 6 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 9LD. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.7%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 132,000

5 sales · Mean £ 128,300

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

HD5 9LD has low crime rates — 43 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 offences133
Anti-social behaviour34
Other theft24
Criminal damage and arson18
Public order17

school Local Schools

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Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School

Good315 pupils0.4 km
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Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School

Good215 pupils0.4 km
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Moldgreen Community Primary School

Good379 pupils0.5 km
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Dalton School

Good510 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

Good315 pupils0.8 km
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Netherhall Learning Campus High School

Requires Improvement785 pupils0.9 km
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Woodley School and College

Good134 pupils1.2 km
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Hill View Academy

Inadequate244 pupils1.4 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

11 nearby
  • Cafe 81.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Rica Ribbean T/A Manjaros Restaurant, Unit 20.7 km
  • Royal City Cantonese Restaurant0.4 km
  • Pizza Hut Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Asda0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Alessio Pizza0.3 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

7 nearby
  • The Dalton Hotel0.9 km
  • Dalton Cricket Club0.3 km
  • Moldgreen Liberal Club0.4 km
  • Moldgreen Conservative Association0.7 km
  • The Ivy Green Pub0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Huddersfield1.6 km
  • Deighton2.4 km
  • Lockwood3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Long Lane Carr Green Ln0.1 km
  • Carr Green Lane Long Ln0.1 km
  • Long Lane Grand Cross Rd0.1 km
  • Carr Green Ln Buttermere Drive0.1 km
  • Carr Green Ln Buttermere Drive0.1 km