New North Road is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD1 5LS 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 New North Road, Huddersfield, HD1 5LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD1 5LR, HD1 5LZ, HD1 5NB, HD1 5NQ, HD1 5NG, HD1 5AB, HD1 5PL, HD1 5LP, HD1 5PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HD1 5LS is primarily male, with 54.5% 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 | 40.7% | 45.5% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 59.3% | 54.5% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 5LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.7% 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 | 51.8% | 55.7% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.2% | 24.9% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 11.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.3% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 32.7% | 32.2% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -16.2% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 39.1% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 18.3% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 11.5% | 9.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 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 | 32.3% | 18.9% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 9.7% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 13.5% | 4.8% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21% | 22.7% | 1.7% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 26.5% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.1% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 27.9% | 31.4% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 28.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 2.5% | -3.7% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 49.6% | 47.1% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -34.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 73% | 79.6% | 6.6% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.7% | 15.4% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 9.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.1% | 78.8% | 6.7% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 12.8% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 2% | -3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 2.5% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 24% | 46.2% | -22.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 34.3% | 6.5% | 27.8% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New North Road was 107.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.1% higher than the Greenhead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New North Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Greenhead and the 401st highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfields Annexe Huddersfield Technology College New North Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2018-05-03 | £1,451,733 |
| The Manse Adult Education Centre, 66 New North Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2016-02-12 | £290,079 |
| 52 New North Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2009-10-09 | £243,986 |
| Vernon House, 40 New North Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2004-01-05 | £302,343 |
| 52 New North Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2002-01-11 | £275,688 |
The percentage of student residents living in HD1 5LS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Lodge Nursery School 128a Yews Hill Road , Lockwood HD1 3SP | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brambles Primary Academy Cambridge Road , HD1 5BU | 3out of 4 | 252 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkby Infant and Nursery School Blacker Road , Birkby HD1 5HQ | 4out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School Bow Street , HD1 4BJ | - not rated | 854 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School Bow Street , HD1 4BJ | - not rated | 854 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Huddersfield George Avenue , Birkby HD2 2BJ | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 2out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fartown High School Woodhouse Hall Road , Fartown HD2 1DJ | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Technology College Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | - not rated | 2,934 yd | Community school | 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 | 466 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 3,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royds Hall Community School Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Almondbury Community School Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8PQ | - not rated | 3,588 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountjoy House School 63 New North Road , HD1 5ND | - not rated | 102 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamia Girls' High School Highfields Road , HD1 5NG | - not rated | 109 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rathbone Choices 10 Highfield Road , HD1 5LP | - not rated | 163 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields School Cemetery Road , Edgerton HD1 5NF | - not rated | 378 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 411 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Scullery Kitchen & Bar | Bents House, 21 Belmont Street | 246 yd | |
| Al Quds Food Stuff | 84 Trinity Street, Huddersfield | 292 yd | |
| Delicious Desserts express | Delicious Desserts, 4 Greenhead Road | 423 yd | |
| Full Circle Cafe | Brian Jackson House, 2 New North Parade | 436 yd | |
| Thai Sakon | 5 St John's Road, Huddersfield | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield Bridge Club | 4-6 Cambridge Road, Huddersfield | 318 yd | |
| Huddersfield Lawn Tennis And Squash Club | Cemetery Road, Edgerton | 380 yd | |
| Polish Roman Catholic Cen | Our Lady Of Czestochowa, 88 Fitzwilliam Street | 416 yd | |
| The Huddersfield Irish Centre | Irish Club, 86 Fitzwilliam Street | 416 yd | |
| Greenhead Masonic Hall | 26 Greenhead Road, Huddersfield | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Hfc | 76 Trinity Street, Huddersfield | 270 yd | |
| Trinity Fisheries | 101 Trinity Street, Huddersfield | 330 yd | |
| Trinity Pizzas | 87 Trinity Street, Huddersfield | 330 yd | |
| Kabana | 45 Trinity Street, Huddersfield | 330 yd | |
| Storia Pizza | 53 Trinity Street, Huddersfield | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 10 Trinity Street, Huddersfield | 527 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Viaduct Street, Huddersfield | 591 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 22-24 Market Street, Huddersfield | 662 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 14 Market Street, Huddersfield | 662 yd | |
| Supersam | 31-33 John William Street, Huddersfield | 662 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenhead College Sports Field CLARE HILL | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Huddersfield Lawn Tennis And Squash Club CEMETERY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 376 yd |
| New North Road Baptist Church New North Parade | 456 yd | |
| Greenhead College GREENHEAD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| St Patricks Catholic Centre TRINITY STREET | 498 yd | |
| The Gym (Huddersfield) THE RINGWAY CENTRE THE RINGWAY CENTRE BECK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Huddersfield Methodist Mission 3-13 3-13 LORD STREET | 828 yd | |
| Huddersfield Leisure Centre HUDDERSFIELD LEISURE CENTRE HUDDERSFIELD LEISURE CENTRE SPRING GROVE STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 830 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Huddersfield) (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 849 yd |
| Huddersfield Sports Centre (Closed) Southgate | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 924 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.