31,246TOTAL POPULATION
13,689HOUSEHOLDS
6.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£35,360AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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HD5 POSTCODE REGION

Huddersfield (HD5)

The HD5 postcode area is located in the Huddersfield postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 858 individual postcodes.

There are 27 electoral wards in the HD5 postcode area, including Brighouse, Holmfirth, Huddersfield which come under the local authority of the Kirklees Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 16% of people in HD5 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of HD5 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The HD5 postcode covers the Huddersfield district, which is an area of the west Yorkshire borough of Kirklees. It is situated south of the town of Huddersfield and is bordered by the districts of Denby Dale, Birstall, Upper Batley, Lower Batley and North Huddersfield. The area is home to many thriving business parks and industrial estates, including the Kirklees Gateway Business Park, Kirklees Light Industrial Park and Highfields Business Park.

HD5 is well served by a number of excellent transport links, including the M62 motorway and Huddersfield train station. The area is also close to major cities such as Leeds, Bradford and Manchester, all of which are only a 30 minute drive away.

The local area is home to a variety of popular shopping outlets, parks and green spaces, as well as a number of tourist attractions. Popular places to visit in the area are Oakwell Hall Country Park, the University of Huddersfield and the John Smith's Stadium. The area also benefits from a lively town centre with a thriving cultural and nightlife scene.

HD5 is known for being very family friendly and has a number of large green spaces, such as Brooke's Mill Nature Reserve, which is ideal for outdoor activities and picnics. There are also plenty of activities for children, such as play areas, outdoor sports and local attractions. Recreation areas such as Greenhead Park, as well as nearby nurseries, schools and colleges, make HD5 a great place to bring up children.

For families looking for further amenities, HD5 is also home to a variety of retail outlets for shopping and leisure. Popular retail outlets include Marks and Spencer's, Asda and Tesco, as well as a range of local independent retailers. The area also offers popular eateries, such as the Milnthorpe Steakhouse and The Saddleworth Pizza Company, which are ideal for family meals.

In addition to its lively town centre and family-friendly vibe, HD5 also boasts a number of universities, making it an ideal location for students, including the University of Huddersfield and Leeds Beckett University. The area also has a high percentage of residents involved in the creative industries, making it an attractive place for those seeking employment in the area.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 83%WORKING
  • 17%UNEMPLOYED

17% of people in HD5 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 16%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 31%DE

According to census records, 16% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 79%WHITE
  • 21%NON-WHITE

79% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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HD5West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

The county of West Yorkshire

HD5 is located in the county of West Yorkshire, in England.

West Yorkshire has a total population of 2,299,700, making it the 4th largest county in the UK.

West Yorkshire has a total area of 783 square miles, and a population density of 1133 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

West Yorkshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeHD5
Postal TownHuddersfield
MSOA NameKirklees 037
LSOA NameKirklees 037B
CountyWest Yorkshire
RegionWest Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityKirklees
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

HD5 Electoral Wards

The postal region of HD5, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Almondbury
Battyeford
Brackenhall
Bracken Hill
Bradley
Bradley Mills
Cockley Hill
Colne Bridge
Cowmes
Dalton
Deighton
Fenay Bridge
Gawthorpe
Greenside
Hill Side
Holme
Houses Hill
Kirkheaton
Lower Hopton
Lower Houses
Moldgreen
Moor Top
Nab Hill
Rawthorpe
Sheepridge
Tandem
Upper Heaton
Upper Hopton
Browse Postcodes in HD5

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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