HD5 9NR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grange Bank Close, 0.2km from Dalton Fold in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Dalton ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HD5 9NR is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 9NR are sourced from Output Area E00055892 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRANGE BANK CLOSE, HD5 9NR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE BANK CLOSE, HD5 9NR.
271
39
£ 28,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD5 9NR 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 39, HD5 9NR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £123k 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 9NR. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 105,850
4 sales · Mean £ 103,600
Semi-Detached
£ 99,999
3 sales · Mean £ 108,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD5 9NR has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School
Netherhall Learning Campus High School
Moldgreen Community Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Dalton School
Birkby Junior School
Brambles Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Dalton Food Stores0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Odeon Cinema0.4 km
- Leeds Road Food And Wine Store0.7 km
- Bargain Local0.7 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Elior0.8 km
- Mcdonalds0.9 km
- Burger King Unit H10.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Royal City Cantonese Restaurant0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Food Warehouse1.0 km
- Poundland1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Dalton Diner0.8 km
- Mr Chips0.6 km
- Baked0.7 km
- Alessio Pizza0.8 km
- Lasani0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Dalton Hotel0.7 km
- Bradley Mills Cricket And Bowling Club0.7 km
- The Yorkshire Rose0.8 km
- Dalton Cricket Club0.2 km
- The Ivy Green Pub0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huddersfield1.5 km
- Deighton2.0 km
- Lockwood3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Brown Royd Ave Grange Bank Close0.1 km
- Brown Royd Ave Edge Hill Close0.1 km
- Brown Royd Ave Grange Bank Close0.1 km
- Brown Royd Ave Edge Hill Close0.1 km
- Dalton Fold Rd Rawthorpe Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HD59NR · Data under Open Government Licence