huddersfield HD4 Postcodes
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Huddersfield (HD4)
The HD4 postcode area is located in the Huddersfield postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 848 individual postcodes.
There are 38 electoral wards in the HD4 postcode area, including Brighouse, Holmfirth, Huddersfield which come under the local authority of the Kirklees Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 20% of people in HD4 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 HD4 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The postcode HD4 is a postcode district in the HD postcode area and part of the Huddersfield post town. It covers parts of the boroughs of Kirklees and Calderdale in the West Yorkshire county.
The HD4 postcode district is roughly rectangular and encompasses an area mainly to the north of the centre of Huddersfield. It is surrounded by postcode districts HD1 to the south, HD3 to the east, HD5 to the west and HD6 to the north.
The district is mainly residential with some rural parts, especially to the north. It contains a number of small villages, including Sheepridge, Woodhouse, Dalton, Deighton, Fixby, Brackenhall, Edgerton and Hillhouse. It is also home to part of Huddersfield town centre, which borders the northern outskirts of the area.
As of 2019, the estimated population of the HD4 postcode district is 19,712, with the average age being 41. The population is mainly composed of white British people, with a higher proportion of the population being in the lower to middle-income brackets. However, the area around Woodhouse is considered affluent.
Public transport links are good especially to areas around Huddersfield Town Centre with regular buses running through the area. The Calderdale Way cycle path passes through the area, providing a safe route of travel for cyclists.
The HD4 postcode district has a number of amenities that cater to its residents. Health facilities such as doctors surgeries, dentists and pharmacies are well-served in the area. Educational organisations exist for all age groups, including nursery, primary, secondary and further education. Shopping facilities are mainly on-street with convenience shops available in all major locations. There are also several pubs, take-aways, restaurants and fast-food outlets in the area. Local leisure facilities include outdoor play and recreational areas, including Paddock Moor, Dalton Cricket & Tennis Club, Deighton Playing Fields and Brackenhall Playing Fields.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 79%WORKING
- 21%UNEMPLOYED
21% of people in HD4 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 75%WHITE
- 25%NON-WHITE
75% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
West Yorkshire
HD4 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 | HD4 |
Postal Town | Huddersfield |
MSOA Name | Kirklees 039 |
LSOA Name | Kirklees 039C |
County | West Yorkshire |
Region | West Yorkshire |
Country | England |
Local Authority | Kirklees |
Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
HD4 Electoral Wards
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Saturday, April 6, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 20% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.