Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

HD5 9NP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HD5 9NP.

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Population

223

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 28,700 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD5 9NP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

HD5 9NP has a significant social housing presence — 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

HD5 9NP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Dalton Fold in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Dalton ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HD5 9NP is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for HD5 9NP are sourced from Output Area E00055919 (shared with 4 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 9NP. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.9%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean12.6%
Other / Mixed17.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 8%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

HD5 9NP has low crime rates — 39 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 offences87
Anti-social behaviour21
Public order15
Other theft11
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School

Good215 pupils0.2 km
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Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School

Good315 pupils0.2 km
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Netherhall Learning Campus High School

Requires Improvement785 pupils0.6 km
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Moldgreen Community Primary School

Good379 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

Good315 pupils1.2 km
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Dalton School

Good510 pupils1.2 km
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Birkby Junior School

Good566 pupils1.6 km
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North Huddersfield Trust School

Good899 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Dalton Food Stores0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • Odeon Cinema0.4 km
  • Leeds Road Food And Wine Store0.7 km
  • Bargain Local0.7 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Elior0.9 km
  • Mcdonalds0.9 km
  • Burger King Unit H10.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Royal City Cantonese Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Dalton Diner0.7 km
  • Mr Chips0.6 km
  • Baked0.8 km
  • Alessio Pizza0.8 km
  • Lasani0.7 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Dalton Hotel0.7 km
  • Bradley Mills Cricket And Bowling Club0.7 km
  • The Yorkshire Rose0.9 km
  • Dalton Cricket Club0.2 km
  • The Ivy Green Pub0.8 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Huddersfield1.5 km
  • Deighton2.0 km
  • Lockwood3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Brown Royd Ave Grange Bank Close0.0 km
  • Brown Royd Ave Grange Bank Close0.1 km
  • Brown Royd Ave Edge Hill Close0.1 km
  • Brown Royd Ave Edge Hill Close0.1 km
  • Dalton Fold Rd Rawthorpe Lane0.2 km