huddersfield HD6 Postcodes
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Huddersfield (HD6)
The HD6 postcode area is located in the Huddersfield postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1057 individual postcodes.
There are 19 electoral wards in the HD6 postcode area, including Brighouse, Holmfirth, Huddersfield which come under the local authority of the Calderdale Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 24% of people in HD6 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 HD6 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The HD6 postcode is a postcode in the Huddersfield District of West Yorkshire, England. It covers the western parts of the Huddersfield Borough, stretching from Birkby and Bradley through to Deighton and Sheepridge. HD6 is a well-serviced area, boasting numerous convenience stores, supermarkets and other shops in addition to leisure and entertainment facilities such as pubs, cafes, restaurants and cinemas.
HD6 is home to a variety of places of worship including Cross-Lane Baptist Church which has been in existence since 1907 and All Nations Church which was established in 1999. Public transport in the area includes trains, buses and taxis running frequently throughout the day from Huddersfield station, providing connections to nearby towns and cities such as Halifax, Leeds and Bradford.
Education in HD6 encompasses both primary and secondary levels, with Rawthorpe High School, All Saints Catholic College and Fartown High School providing secondary level education, while there are an abundance of primary level schools too including Birkby Infant and Junior School and Rawthorpe Primary School.
The recreational opportunities in HD6 are diverse and cater to a variety of interests. The area boasts 8 parks, 3 recreational grounds, 4 playgrounds and the Examiner Stadium – the home of the Huddersfield Giants Rugby League Club. In addition, there are many shops, pubs, restaurants, churches and leisure facilities within HD6 making it very attractive to those looking to relocate to the area.
HD6 is also home to two NHS trusts; Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) which provides mental health and learning disability services and serves both local and regional areas, and The Huddersfield Royal Infirmary which is a major hospital providing acute care services covering a wide variety of specialities.
In a 2014 national survey this area of the Huddersfield District was rated as being extensively greenfields and was officially located in the ‘rural' part of West Yorkshire, with a great sporting landscape, providing natural beauty and plentiful outdoor and leisure activities for residents to enjoy.
Demographics
West Yorkshire
HD6 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.
| Outward Code | HD6 |
| Postal Town | Huddersfield |
| MSOA Name | Calderdale 019 |
| LSOA Name | Calderdale 019E |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Region | West Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Calderdale |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
HD6 Electoral Wards
The postal region of HD6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 24% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.