Luck Lane is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD1 4QU is located in the Greenhead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huddersfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Luck Lane, Huddersfield, HD1 4QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD1 4QT, HD1 4QG, HD3 4BW, HD1 4QX, HD3 4AT, HD1 4QP, HD3 4BN, HD1 4QS, HD3 4AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD1 4QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.8% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.2% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35% | 39.7% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 43.6% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 55.5% | 45% | -10.5% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 36.2% | 9.6% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 13.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 21.8% | 13.4% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 7.7% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 12% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.6% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 40.5% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.3% 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 | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 7.4% | 11.9% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 70.1% | 74.3% | 4.2% | 81.4% | -7.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 87% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 8.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 86.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.9% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 1.7% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Luck Lane was 38.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.9% lower than the Golcar average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Luck Lane has the 27th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Golcar and the 335th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Luck Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-08-08 | £116,402 |
| 77 Luck Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2025-02-03 | £183,944 |
| 55 Luck Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2024-09-27 | £131,738 |
| 87 Luck Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2024-06-03 | £178,763 |
| 31 Luck Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2024-02-22 | £137,095 |
HD1 4QU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School Heaton Road , Paddock HD1 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reinwood Community Junior School Burfitts Road , Oakes HD3 4YL | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reinwood Infant and Nursery School Burfitts Road , Oakes HD3 4YL | 4out of 4 | 723 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy George Avenue , Birkby HD2 2BJ | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brambles Primary Academy Cambridge Road , HD1 5BU | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salendine Nook High School Academy New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | 3out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 3,310 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,734 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP | 2out of 4 | 3,896 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 2,068 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 | 648 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield Grammar School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 200 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School 3 Binham Road , Edgerton HD2 2AP | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 3,301 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapian Thai Takeaway | 51 Westbourne Road, Marsh | 402 yd | |
| Golden Kettle | 69 Westbourne Road, Marsh | 408 yd | |
| Marshmallow | 94A Westbourne Road, Marsh | 415 yd | |
| Emilys Cafe | 150 Westbourne Road, Marsh | 415 yd | |
| Sals Desserts | 160 Luck Lane, Paddock | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh United Bowling Club | Eldon Road, Marsh | 328 yd | |
| Croppers Arms | 136 Westbourne Road, Marsh | 415 yd | |
| Lindley Masonic Hall | 70 New Hey Road, Marsh | 487 yd | |
| Marsh Liberal Club | 31 New Hey Road, Marsh | 496 yd | |
| Marsh Conservative Club | Abb Street, Marsh | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Bite | Tasty Bite Fish And Chips, 6 Reed Street | 255 yd | |
| Reed Street Fisheries | 1 Reed Street, Marsh | 256 yd | |
| Subway | 49 Westbourne Road, Marsh | 408 yd | |
| Sun Wah | 47 Westbourne Road, Marsh | 408 yd | |
| Pino’s Marsh | Pinos Place, 156 Westbourne Road | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | New Hey Road, Marsh | 356 yd | |
| The Co Operative Food | Westbourne Road, Marsh | 408 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maloney'S MARSH MILLS MARSH MILLS LUCK LANE | health and fitness suite | 176 yd |
| Huddersfield Grammar School LUCK LANE | grass pitches | 260 yd |
| Kane Academy HOLY TRINITY CHURCH HALL HOLY TRINITY CHURCH HALL ST JAMES'S ROAD | health and fitness suite | 347 yd |
| Royds Hall Sports Centre Luck Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 585 yd |
| Royds Hall Community School (Closed) VICTORY AVENUE | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Douglas Avenue DOUGLAS AVENUE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE DOUGLAS AVENUE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE DOUGLAS AVENUE | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Reinwood Rec NEW HEY ROAD | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Paddock Cricket & Bowls Club WEST VIEW | grass pitches | 844 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.