Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

RAWTHORPE CRESCENT, HD5 9NZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAWTHORPE CRESCENT, HD5 9NZ.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 28,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British74.2%
Asian / British Asian9.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences143
Criminal damage and arson18
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft10
Drugs9

school Local Schools

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Netherhall Learning Campus High School

Requires Improvement785 pupils0.0 km
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Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School

Good215 pupils0.5 km
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Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School

Good315 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

Good315 pupils1.1 km
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Dalton School

Good510 pupils1.2 km
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Moldgreen Community Primary School

Good379 pupils1.4 km
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North Huddersfield Trust School

Good899 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Black Horse0.9 km
  • The Dalton Hotel0.2 km
  • Dalton Cricket Club0.7 km
  • The Peacock0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Dalton Fisheries1.0 km
  • Dalton Diner0.7 km
  • Mr Chips0.9 km
  • Subway Unit J20.9 km
  • Kfc0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
restaurant

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