Outcote Bank is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD1 2NS is located in the Newsome electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huddersfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Outcote Bank, Huddersfield, HD1 2NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD1 3HJ, HD1 3EB, HD1 3FH, HD1 3FJ, HD1 3FL, HD1 2NX, HD1 4BP, HD1 2PJ, HD1 3HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HD1 2NS is primarily male, with 60.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 39.8% | 39.3% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -11.7% |
| Male | 60.2% | 60.7% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 11.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HD1 2NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 68.3% | 74.7% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 36.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.3% | 15.1% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -29.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.1% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 42.3% | 44.2% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 33.2% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 14% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 6.5% | -3.7% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 20.4% | 16.5% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 8.1% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 9.6% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 32% | 32.3% | 0.3% | 16.9% | 15.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 27.8% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.7% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 20.1% | 16% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 60.4% | 54.6% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -26.8% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 63% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 63% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 9.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.6% | 18.1% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.1% | 63% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| 10+ Years | 9.3% | 11.4% | 2.1% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 11.1% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 30.1% | 6.5% | 23.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Outcote Bank was 525.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 526.9% higher than the Golcar average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Outcote Bank has the 2nd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Golcar and the 19th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 282.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat A 31 Outcote Bank, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2018-03-16 | £94,857 |
| 33 Outcote Bank, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2018-03-16 | £77,813 |
| 31 Outcote Bank, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2012-10-25 | £84,961 |
| 37 Outcote Bank, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2008-07-31 | £97,006 |
| 35 Outcote Bank, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2003-04-24 | £117,455 |
The percentage of student residents living in HD1 2NS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 96 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School Bow Street , HD1 4BJ | 4out of 4 | 231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School Mount Street , Lockwood HD1 3QP | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brambles Primary Academy Cambridge Road , HD1 5BU | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Headfield Road , Newsome HD4 6LU | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School Heaton Road , Paddock HD1 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 3out of 4 | 2,657 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James's School St Helen's Gate , Almondbury HD4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 3,660 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 180 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 679 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 3,888 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royds Hall, A Share Academy Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | 1out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 583 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 774 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield Grammar School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill: A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction Newsome Road South , Newsome HD4 6JL | 4out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landings 72 | Kirklees College, Waterfront Quarter | 95 yd | |
| Cafe | Huddersfield Leisure Centre, Spring Grove Street | 259 yd | |
| Cafe 1844 | Folly Hall Mills, Chapel Hill | 279 yd | |
| Inflata Nation | St Thomas' Road, Huddersfield | 300 yd | |
| Cafe Express | Huddersfield Bus Station, Upperhead Row | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rat And Ratchet | 40 Chapel Hill, Huddersfield | 122 yd | |
| APNA VENUE | Sikh Leisure Centre, Prospect Street | 213 yd | |
| Bar Maroc | 120 New Street, Huddersfield | 235 yd | |
| Small Seeds | 120 New Street, Huddersfield | 235 yd | |
| The Grove | 2 Spring Grove Street, Springwood | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 20B Manchester Road, Huddersfield | 38 yd | |
| Chunky Steak House Ltd | 18 Manchester Road, Huddersfield | 38 yd | |
| Al Faisal Asian Takeaway | Al Faisal Takeaway, 42 Chapel Hill | 122 yd | |
| Smash Burgers | 26-28 Chapel Hill, Huddersfield | 122 yd | |
| Smashing Burgers | 6 Chapel Hill, Huddersfield | 122 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1 Castlegate, Huddersfield | 110 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 22-24 Market Street, Huddersfield | 520 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 14 Market Street, Huddersfield | 520 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Trinity Street, Huddersfield | 564 yd | |
| HUA LONG | Hua Long, 3-5 Wood Street | 692 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirklees College (Huddersfield Centre) HUDDERSFIELD CENTRE HUDDERSFIELD CENTRE MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 92 yd |
| Sikh Leisure Centre PROSPECT STREET | health and fitness suite | 110 yd |
| Huddersfield Leisure Centre HUDDERSFIELD LEISURE CENTRE HUDDERSFIELD LEISURE CENTRE SPRING GROVE STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 214 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Huddersfield) JD SPORTS GYM JD SPORTS GYM ST THOMAS' ROAD | health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Huddersfield) (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Huddersfield Weightlifting Club Garden Street | 577 yd | |
| Team Hud QUEENSGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 605 yd |
| St Patricks Catholic Centre TRINITY STREET | 606 yd | |
| New North Road Baptist Church New North Parade | 631 yd | |
| Greenhead College GREENHEAD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 766 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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.