Lower Blacup is in Cleckheaton and in Kirklees district. BD19 5JB is located in the Cleckheaton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Batley and Spen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lower Blacup, Cleckheaton, BD19 5JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD19 5DS, BD19 5JA, BD19 5JE, BD19 5JF, BD19 5HZ, BD19 5JD, BD19 5JG, WF15 8DB, BD19 5JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD19 5JB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 52.3% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 50.8% | 47.7% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BD19 5JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.7% | 24.3% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.4% | 55.7% | -10.7% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 11.7% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.1% | 44.2% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 40.2% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 12% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 13.5% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 10.9% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 12.6% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 11.3% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 25.2% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 23.9% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.6% | 93.1% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 95.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96% | 95.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 96.4% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Blacup was 29.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.1% lower than the Cleckheaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lower Blacup has the 11th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Cleckheaton and the 232nd lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lower Blacup Cottages Lower Blacup, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-02-21 | £148,005 |
| Lower Blacup Farm Lower Blacup, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-05-05 | £377,955 |
BD19 5JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 2,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 5,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heaton Avenue, A Share Primary Academy South Parade , BD19 3AE | 2out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Avenue Primary School South Parade , BD19 3AE | - not rated | 735 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School Moorbottom , BD19 6AD | - not rated | 772 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery School Hightown Road , WF15 8BL | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Park Community School St. Peg Lane , BD19 3SA | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitcliffe Mount School Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,366 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liversedge Secondary School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | - not rated | 2,450 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Secondary School Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 3,768 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West End Middle School South Parade , BD19 3AE | - not rated | 716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grylls Community Middle School Second Avenue , Hightown WF15 8JP | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitechapel Middle School Whitechapel Road , BD19 6HR | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 2,999 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenshaw Middle School Bradford Road , Gomersal BD19 4BE | - not rated | 3,855 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 4,585 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 4,608 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartshead Moor School Halifax Road , BD19 6LP | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks 2 Bullace Trees Lane , WF15 7PF | - not rated | 2,456 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybank School Roe Head , Far Common Road WF14 0DQ | 4out of 4 | 3,259 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 3,594 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 3,925 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luigi's | Luigis Forno And Griglia, 138 Westgate | 480 yd | |
| Dynasty | 136 Westgate, Cleckheaton | 481 yd | |
| Cafe 58 | 139a Westgate, Cleckheaton | 582 yd | |
| Bosco’s of Birkenshaw Limited | Boscos of Birkenshaw Limited, 9 Westgate | 621 yd | |
| Parmars (Yorkshire) Ltd | Parmars Restaurant And Bar, 471 Halifax Road | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Malt Shovel | Malt Shovel, 21 Westgate | 551 yd | |
| Liversedge A F C | Quaker Lane, Hightown | 564 yd | |
| Rose And Crown | 6 Westgate, Cleckheaton | 622 yd | |
| Hightown Sports Club | The High Town, 475 Halifax Road | 662 yd | |
| THE LOFT CLECKHEATON | Live Room, 10A Northgate | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Wok | 4 Clarence Street, Cleckheaton | 295 yd | |
| Nosh Inn | 71 Westgate, Cleckheaton | 444 yd | |
| Le's Sweet BBQ | 109 Westgate, Cleckheaton | 481 yd | |
| Roast | Bookat At The Ribbon Tree, 19 Westgate | 533 yd | |
| Mama Roma | Mama Rosa, 23 Westgate | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | 49 Northgate, Cleckheaton | 814 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Liversedge Fc (Clayborn) Quaker Lane | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| West End Park PARK VIEW | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Physical Jerks Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Castle Mills Castle Mills Horncastle Street | 933 yd | |
| Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre (Closed) Turnsteads Avenue | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 1,021 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
| Cleckheaton Lawn Tennis Club KIRKLANDS KIRKLANDS CHURCH STREET | tennis courts | 1,047 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.