Queen Street South is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD1 3AZ 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 Queen Street South, Huddersfield, HD1 3AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD1 3BB, HD1 3BA, HD1 3DA, HD1 3AY, HD1 3AX, HD1 3BE, HD1 3ER, HD1 3DN, HD4 6AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HD1 3AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents 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 | 38.5% | 48.7% | 10.2% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 61.5% | 51.3% | -10.2% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HD1 3AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.4% 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 | 83.7% | 85.4% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 47.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 6.8% | 10.7% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -33.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 55.6% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 30.1% | -10.5% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 7.1% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 10.4% | 10.1% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 12.4% | 4.7% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.9% | 7.9% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 43% | 34.3% | -8.7% | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 28.1% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 8.1% | 4.5% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.3% | 8.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 8.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 9% | 8.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 8.8% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 65.4% | 52.8% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -28.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 53.3% 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 | 76.1% | 53.3% | -22.8% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 13.3% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 8.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 23.1% | 13.7% | 5.6% | 17.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.8% | 53.3% | -21.5% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 9.7% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 6.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 27.2% | 19.9% | 1.9% | 25.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.9% | 76.7% | -21.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 8.7% | 1.5% | 7.2% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Middle East | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.2% | 0.3% | 6.9% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 13.8% | 6.5% | 7.3% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queen Street South was 291.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 105.8% higher than the Dalton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queen Street South has the 6th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Dalton and the 54th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 187.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Queen Street South, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2017-02-27 | £728,855 |
| 3 Queen Street South, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2017-02-27 | £728,855 |
HD1 3AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in HD1 3AZ 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) | 68 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Headfield Road , Newsome HD4 6LU | - not rated | 939 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School Mount Street , Lockwood HD1 3QP | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School Lowerhouses Lane , Almondbury HD5 8JY | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moldgreen Community Primary School The Avenue , Moldgreen HD5 8AE | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Community 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 | 1,808 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 3out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James's School St Helen's Gate , Almondbury HD4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 3,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,352 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 311 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 4,345 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 | 2,518 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 634 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill: A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction Newsome Road South , Newsome HD4 6JL | 4out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield Grammar School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 1844 | Folly Hall Mills, Chapel Hill | 360 yd | |
| Landings 72 | Kirklees College, Waterfront Quarter | 428 yd | |
| Jim & Christines Cafe | Jim And Crispins Cafe, 1 Albert Street | 436 yd | |
| Inflata Nation | St Thomas' Road, Huddersfield | 498 yd | |
| Victoria Steak House | 51 Lockwood Road, Lockwood | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rat And Ratchet | 40 Chapel Hill, Huddersfield | 376 yd | |
| Huddersfield Territorial Army Centre | St Paul's Street, Huddersfield | 422 yd | |
| Star Inn | 7 Albert Street, Lockwood | 440 yd | |
| The County Beerhouse | County Beerhouse, 4 Princess Street | 483 yd | |
| Grosvenor Casino | St Thomas' Road, Huddersfield | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Taste Take Away | 57 Colne Road, Huddersfield | 119 yd | |
| Longo'z | 53 Colne Road, Huddersfield | 126 yd | |
| Indie Eats | 22 Newsome Road, Newsome | 244 yd | |
| Atlanta Crispy | 17 Chapel Hill, Huddersfield | 307 yd | |
| Lahori Taste | 36 Chapel Hill, Huddersfield | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1 Castlegate, Huddersfield | 450 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 22-24 Market Street, Huddersfield | 862 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 14 Market Street, Huddersfield | 862 yd | |
| Top Express Uk | 10 Cross Church Street, Huddersfield | 888 yd | |
| Asda | 5 Carr Pit Road, Moldgreen | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirklees College (Huddersfield Centre) HUDDERSFIELD CENTRE HUDDERSFIELD CENTRE MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 410 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Huddersfield) JD SPORTS GYM JD SPORTS GYM ST THOMAS' ROAD | health and fitness suite | 503 yd |
| Team Hud QUEENSGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 562 yd |
| Sikh Leisure Centre PROSPECT STREET | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| Iqsa Aspley House FIRTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 618 yd |
| Huddersfield Weightlifting Club Garden Street | 649 yd | |
| Westgate Arena CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Huddersfield Leisure Centre HUDDERSFIELD LEISURE CENTRE HUDDERSFIELD LEISURE CENTRE SPRING GROVE STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 694 yd |
| University Of Huddersfield Sports Centre (Closed) Queensgate | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 741 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Huddersfield) (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 772 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.