HD5 9NZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rawthorpe Crescent, 0.2km from Rawthorpe in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Dalton ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HD5 9NZ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 32.2% year-on-year. 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 9NZ are sourced from Output Area E00055921 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAWTHORPE CRESCENT, HD5 9NZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAWTHORPE CRESCENT, HD5 9NZ.
365
34
£ 28,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD5 9NZ 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
HD5 9NZ has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 32.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD5 9NZ. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 82,500
7 sales · Mean £ 79,857
Semi-Detached
£ 99,000
1 sales · Mean £ 99,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD5 9NZ is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Netherhall Learning Campus High School
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Dalton School
Moldgreen Community Primary School
North Huddersfield Trust School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Odeon Cinema0.9 km
- Dalton Food Stores1.0 km
- Leeds Road Food And Wine Store0.7 km
- V448 LWU0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Black Horse0.9 km
- The Dalton Hotel0.2 km
- Dalton Cricket Club0.7 km
- The Peacock0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dalton Fisheries1.0 km
- Dalton Diner0.7 km
- Mr Chips0.9 km
- Subway Unit J20.9 km
- Kfc0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Mcdonalds0.7 km
- Burger King Unit H10.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Canalside Sports Complex0.7 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deighton1.5 km
- Huddersfield2.1 km
- Lockwood3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bradley Mills Rd Post Office0.1 km
- Brown Royd Ave Nether Crescent0.2 km
- Brown Royd Ave Nether Crescent0.2 km
- Rawthorpe Lane Foxlow Ave0.2 km
- Rawthorpe Lane Foxlow Ave0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD59NZ · Data under Open Government Licence