Hops Drive is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD1 5AD is located in the Greenhead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huddersfield. This postcode has been in use since 2012-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hops Drive, Huddersfield, HD1 5AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD2 2SU, HD1 5HH, HD1 5HQ, HD1 5HJ, HD1 5HN, HD1 5HF, HD2 2ST, HD2 2UN, HD2 2GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HD1 5AD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 47% | 47.6% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 53% | 52.4% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 HD1 5AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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 | 46.2% | 38.1% | -8.1% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 51.8% | 7.3% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 53.9% | 53.4% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 34.5% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 7.4% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 11.5% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 9.3% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 10.8% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 11.5% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.9% | 51.4% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 17.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.1% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 21.7% | 32.2% | 10.5% | 2.7% | 29.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 57% | 37.1% | -19.9% | 81.4% | -44.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 76.3% 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 | 82.2% | 76.3% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 6.1% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.7% | 14.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 76.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 4% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 24.7% | 46.2% | -21.5% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 38.9% | 6.5% | 32.4% |
| Sikh | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hops Drive was 116.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.2% higher than the Ashbrow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hops Drive has the 30th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Ashbrow and the 359th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Hops Drive, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2022-08-26 | £197,242 |
| 23 Hops Drive, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2020-04-17 | £252,479 |
| 5 Hops Drive, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2018-01-26 | £171,825 |
| 30 Hops Drive, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2017-08-16 | £233,361 |
| 15 Hops Drive, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2017-07-14 | £174,632 |
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkby Infant and Nursery School Blacker Road , Birkby HD1 5HQ | 4out of 4 | 157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy George Avenue , Birkby HD2 2BJ | - not rated | 571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brambles Primary Academy Cambridge Road , HD1 5BU | - not rated | 614 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkby Junior School Mead Street , Fartown HD1 6HE | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School Bow Street , HD1 4BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 3out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Specialist in Humanities Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 2,989 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salendine Nook High School Academy New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | 3out of 4 | 3,112 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 3,579 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 3,248 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 | 2,287 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount School 3 Binham Road , Edgerton HD2 2AP | - not rated | 806 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield Grammar School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 2,859 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time for Lunch | Time 4 Lunch, 162-164 Blacker Road | 78 yd | |
| Sher I Akbar | 80 Blacker Road, Birkby | 95 yd | |
| Vajrapnai KMC | Vajrapani Kadampa Meditation Centre, Wheathouse Terrace | 267 yd | |
| Kellys Cafe | 60C St John's Road, Birkby | 276 yd | |
| Multans Street Food | 2 Blacker Road, Birkby | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spink's Nest | 178 Blacker Road, Birkby | 221 yd | |
| Magic Rock Tap Room and Brewery | Magic Rock Tap Room, Willow Park Business Centre | 471 yd | |
| Huddersfield Lawn Tennis And Squash Club | Cemetery Road, Edgerton | 472 yd | |
| Lamb Inn | 115 Halifax Old Road, Birkby | 508 yd | |
| Oakfield Tennis And Bowling Club | Beechfield Road, Birkby | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchos | 94 Blacker Road, Birkby | 95 yd | |
| Pepper's Grill and Pizza Bar | Peppers, 98 St John's Road | 184 yd | |
| Awaises | 96 St John's Road, Birkby | 197 yd | |
| The Great Wall | 115 St John's Road, Birkby | 197 yd | |
| Dale Bakery | 139 St John's Road, Birkby | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Unit 4, Huddersfield Retail Park | 645 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 4, Great Northern Retail Park | 1,077 yd | |
| Poundland | Poundland Unit 2a, Great Northern Retail Park | 1,081 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Viaduct Street, Huddersfield | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield Lawn Tennis And Squash Club CEMETERY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 476 yd |
| Greenhead College Sports Field CLARE HILL | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| The Gym (Huddersfield) THE RINGWAY CENTRE THE RINGWAY CENTRE BECK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| Oakfield Tennis And Bowling Club ELMFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 591 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School GEORGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Fartown Arena SPAINES ROAD | grass pitches | 816 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.