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Black Rock Drive, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, Kirklees, West Yorkshire
HD7 5ZAKirklees
Explore the rich diversity of HD7 5ZA, with data on ethnicity, religion, and national identity. This section highlights the cultural, spiritual, and linguistic shape of the area, offering a deeper understanding of who lives there and how they identify. From ethnic groups to proficiency in English, these insights and analysis reveal the unique characteristics of the people who live here.
Ethnic Group
Ethnic Group categorises individuals in a population based on their self-identified ethnicity. It typically includes groups like White, Mixed, Asian or Asian British, Black or Black British, and Other ethnic groups. This data provides a breakdown of the ethnic composition within a given region. It reflects the diversity and multicultural aspects of the population.
White Ethnicity Insights
According to Census 2021, 96.6% of individuals in HD7 5ZA identified as 'White' (English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern Irish). This is compared to the average across England and Wales, where 81% were recorded as having white ethnicity.
This reflects the historical, socio-economic, and geographical factors that shape the demographic makeup of this postcode area. HD7 5ZA might also have older, more established communities with deep local roots, which tend to be less ethnically diverse than urban centres, where diversity is usually higher due to more recent migration and economic activity.
96.6%
19.3%Percentage of people whose ethnic group is 'white'.
Category | HD7 5ZA* | Yorkshire & The Humber | England & Wales |
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Total | 435 | 5,480,774 | 56,490,048 |
Asian | 4 (0.9%) | 487,055 (8.9%) | 5,426,392 (9.6%) |
Bangladeshi | 1 (0.2%) | 29,018 (0.5%) | 629,567 (1.1%) |
Chinese | 1 (0.2%) | 29,589 (0.5%) | 431,165 (0.8%) |
Indian | 2 (0.5%) | 81,322 (1.5%) | 1,843,248 (3.3%) |
Pakistani | 0 (0.0%) | 296,437 (5.4%) | 1,570,285 (2.8%) |
Other Asian | 0 (0.0%) | 50,689 (0.9%) | 952,127 (1.7%) |
Black | 0 (0.0%) | 117,643 (2.1%) | 2,381,724 (4.2%) |
Black African | 0 (0.0%) | 80,907 (1.5%) | 1,468,474 (2.6%) |
Black Caribbean | 0 (0.0%) | 22,736 (0.4%) | 619,419 (1.1%) |
Black Other | 0 (0.0%) | 14,000 (0.3%) | 293,831 (0.5%) |
Mixed | 11 (2.5%) | 117,017 (2.1%) | 1,669,378 (3.0%) |
White & Asian | 3 (0.7%) | 36,888 (0.7%) | 474,190 (0.8%) |
White & African | 3 (0.7%) | 15,644 (0.3%) | 241,528 (0.4%) |
White & Caribbean | 2 (0.5%) | 39,296 (0.7%) | 499,310 (0.9%) |
Other | 3 (0.7%) | 25,189 (0.5%) | 454,350 (0.8%) |
White | 420 (96.6%) | 4,679,965 (85.4%) | 45,783,401 (81.0%) |
White British | 408 (93.8%) | 4,431,265 (80.9%) | 41,540,791 (73.5%) |
White Irish | 3 (0.7%) | 25,215 (0.5%) | 494,251 (0.9%) |
White Gypsy or Traveller | 0 (0.0%) | 5,891 (0.1%) | 64,218 (0.1%) |
White Roma | 0 (0.0%) | 9,464 (0.2%) | 99,138 (0.2%) |
White Other | 9 (2.1%) | 208,130 (3.8%) | 3,585,003 (6.3%) |
Other | 0 (0.0%) | 79,094 (1.4%) | 1,229,153 (2.2%) |
Other Arab | 0 (0.0%) | 25,474 (0.5%) | 320,203 (0.6%) |
Other ethnic group | 0 (0.0%) | 53,620 (1.0%) | 908,950 (1.6%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
Religion
Religion categorises individuals based on their religious affiliation or belief system. It captures data on various religions practised within a given population, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, and others. This table provides insights into the religious diversity of the population and the prevalence of different faiths within a specific region. It helps to understand the cultural and religious landscape, informing social policies and community services.
Christian Affiliation Census Crunch
30.3% of the population in HD7 5ZA are connected with or identify as Christian, compared to the England & Wales average of 46.3%.
Postcodes with a lower percentage of Christians such as HD7 5ZA likely reflects an area with significant ethnic and religious diversity, often in an urban centre. Such areas may have higher numbers of people practicing other religions or identifying as non-religious. The cultural diversity and varying religious backgrounds of residents contribute to a lower proportion of those identifying as Christian compared to the national average.
30.3%
-34.6%Percentage of people who are Christian.
Category | HD7 5ZA* | Yorkshire & The Humber | England & Wales |
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Total | 436 | 5,480,774 | 56,490,048 |
No religion | 273 (62.6%) | 2,161,185 (39.4%) | 20,715,664 (36.7%) |
Christian | 132 (30.3%) | 2,461,519 (44.9%) | 26,167,899 (46.3%) |
Buddhist | 0 (0.0%) | 15,803 (0.3%) | 262,433 (0.5%) |
Hindu | 0 (0.0%) | 29,243 (0.5%) | 1,020,533 (1.8%) |
Jewish | 0 (0.0%) | 9,355 (0.2%) | 269,283 (0.5%) |
Muslim | 2 (0.5%) | 442,533 (8.1%) | 3,801,186 (6.7%) |
Sikh | 0 (0.0%) | 24,034 (0.4%) | 520,092 (0.9%) |
Other religion | 0 (0.0%) | 23,618 (0.4%) | 332,410 (0.6%) |
Not answered | 29 (6.7%) | 313,484 (5.7%) | 3,400,548 (6.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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National Identity
National Identity categorises individuals based on their self-identified national identity. It captures data on the national affiliations people feel, such as British, English, Scottish, Welsh, or others. This table provides insights into the diverse national identities within a given population, reflecting cultural and historical affiliations. It helps to understand the complex and evolving nature of national identity in a multicultural society.
British Identity Breakdown
Census 2021 data reveals that 62.4% of individuals in HD7 5ZA consider their nationality to be 'British', compared to the national average of 56.8% across England and Wales who identify as British.
A postcode such as HD7 5ZA with a higher percentage of people identifying as 'British' likely reflects a more homogeneous population with deep local roots and fewer recent immigrants. This stronger national identity often occurs in less ethnically diverse areas, where cultural or historical factors emphasise a collective British identity, unlike more diverse urban centres where multiple nationalities are present.
62.4%
9.9%Percentage of people who identify as 'British'.
Category | HD7 5ZA* | Yorkshire & The Humber | England & Wales |
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Total: All usual residents | 436 | 5,480,773 | 56,490,048 |
British | 272 (62.4%) | 3,219,045 (58.7%) | 32,103,291 (56.8%) |
English | 63 (14.4%) | 837,995 (15.3%) | 8,615,437 (15.3%) |
English and British | 91 (20.9%) | 922,533 (16.8%) | 8,057,675 (14.3%) |
Welsh | 0 (0.0%) | 9,653 (0.2%) | 192,668 (0.3%) |
Welsh and British | 0 (0.0%) | 4,199 (0.1%) | 86,966 (0.2%) |
Other UK | 1 (0.2%) | 48,282 (0.9%) | 648,235 (1.1%) |
Scottish | 0 (0.0%) | 22,973 (0.4%) | 232,034 (0.4%) |
Scottish and British | 0 (0.0%) | 9,728 (0.2%) | 108,719 (0.2%) |
Northern Irish | 1 (0.2%) | 5,919 (0.1%) | 75,497 (0.1%) |
Northern Irish and British | 0 (0.0%) | 2,421 (0.0%) | 30,180 (0.1%) |
Cornish | 0 (0.0%) | 250 (0.0%) | 88,360 (0.2%) |
Cornish and British | 0 (0.0%) | 51 (0.0%) | 10,584 (0.0%) |
Other combination | 0 (0.0%) | 6,940 (0.1%) | 102,861 (0.2%) |
Irish | 0 (0.0%) | 13,312 (0.2%) | 290,790 (0.5%) |
Irish and UK | 0 (0.0%) | 3,698 (0.1%) | 60,290 (0.1%) |
Other identity | 7 (1.6%) | 353,334 (6.4%) | 5,338,962 (9.5%) |
Other and UK identity | 2 (0.5%) | 68,722 (1.3%) | 1,095,734 (1.9%) |
Non-UK | 7 (1.6%) | 366,646 (6.7%) | 5,629,752 (10.0%) |
UK and non-UK | 2 (0.5%) | 72,420 (1.3%) | 1,156,024 (2.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
Proficiency in English
Proficiency in English categorises individuals based on their level of proficiency in the English language. It typically includes categories such as 'proficient,' 'limited proficiency,' and 'non-proficient.' This table helps to assess the language skills of different segments of the population, particularly those whose first language may not be English. It provides insights into the linguistic diversity and integration of communities within a given area.
English Speakers Spotlight
Census 2021 figures show that 98.1% of residents in HD7 5ZA identify English (or Welsh in Wales) as their main language, compared to the England & Wales average of 90.8% who have English as their primary language.
Postcodes such as HD7 5ZA with a higher percentage of people whose main language is English (or Welsh in Wales) typically indicates an area with a long-established, predominantly British population and fewer recent immigrants. Such areas are often rural or suburban, where the community has deep roots and less linguistic diversity.
98.1%
8.0%Percentage of people whose main language is English.
Category | HD7 5ZA* | Yorkshire & The Humber | England & Wales |
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Total | 415 | 5,305,867 | 54,686,091 |
Main language English | 407 (98.1%) | 4,943,714 (93.2%) | 49,652,172 (90.8%) |
Main language not English | 8 (1.9%) | 362,153 (6.8%) | 5,033,919 (9.2%) |
Not English: Speaks English very well | 5 (1.2%) | 131,289 (2.5%) | 2,212,300 (4.0%) |
Not English: Speaks English well | 3 (0.7%) | 138,703 (2.6%) | 1,803,439 (3.3%) |
Not English: Cannot speak English well | 0 (0.0%) | 77,864 (1.5%) | 861,288 (1.6%) |
Not English: Cannot speak English | 0 (0.0%) | 14,297 (0.3%) | 156,892 (0.3%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00055806), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (HD7 5ZA) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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