Ashbrow Road is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD2 1DG is located in the Ashbrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huddersfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashbrow Road, Huddersfield, HD2 1DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD2 1DZ, HD2 1DF, HD2 1DE, HD2 1DH, HD2 1HA, HD2 1EZ, HD2 1BT, HD2 1DY, HD2 1DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD2 1DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.9% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.1% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 HD2 1DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 47% | 53.1% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 27.4% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 12.4% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 4.1% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 42% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 35% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 12.7% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 6.4% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 | 33% | 25.3% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 11.2% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 15.4% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 14.1% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 28.2% | 16.1% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 7% | 1.2% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 7.6% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.9% | 10.1% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 9.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8.2% | 5.4% | -2.8% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 65.8% | 58.4% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -23.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.5% | 6.3% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 78.7% 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 | 86.2% | 78.7% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 78.7% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 13.7% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 1.9% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 14.3% | 6.5% | 7.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashbrow Road was 139.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.0% higher than the Ashbrow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashbrow Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Ashbrow and the 262nd highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Ashbrow Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-05-30 | £144,795 |
| 24 Ashbrow Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2025-03-07 | £160,811 |
| 32 Ashbrow Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2023-03-31 | £171,572 |
| 12 Ashbrow Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-09-23 | £198,233 |
| 28 Ashbrow Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £135 | 2021-08-03 | £149 |
HD2 1DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 HD2 1DG 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse CofE (Aided) Infant and Nursery School Chestnut Street , Sheepridge HD2 1HJ | - not rated | 293 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrow School Ash Meadow Close , Sheepridge HD2 1EX | - not rated | 335 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrow Junior School Ash Meadow Close , Sheepridge HD2 1EX | - not rated | 337 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy Bradley Boulevard , Sheepridge HD2 1EA | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Bradley Boulevard , Sheepridge HD2 1EA | - not rated | 689 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fartown High School Woodhouse Hall Road , Fartown HD2 1DJ | - not rated | 334 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 334 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deighton High School Deighton Road , Deighton HD2 1JP | - not rated | 922 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 2out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battyeford CofE (Controlled) Middle School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | - not rated | 4,892 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 3,019 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 3,406 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 5,124 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almondbury Community School Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8PQ | - not rated | 4,065 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Hall Community School Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | - not rated | 4,358 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pivot Academy Technology House, Alexandra Court , HD2 1GN | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields School Cemetery Road , Edgerton HD1 5NF | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamia Girls' High School Highfields Road , HD1 5NG | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| New Directions College Aspley Business Park , Lincoln Street HD1 6RX | - not rated | 2,551 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Choices 10 Highfield Road , HD1 5LP | - not rated | 2,559 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group Ltd | Restaurant, Asda | 668 yd | |
| Mumbai Spice | 467 Bradford Road, Fixby | 715 yd | |
| Extreme Conditioning/Extreme Kitchen | Unit 8, Field Mills | 928 yd | |
| The Millers Oil High Performance Centre | Canalside Sports Complex, 509 Leeds Road | 946 yd | |
| Forget-me-not Children's Hospice | Russell House, Fell Greave Road | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harp Inn | 305 Bradford Road, Fartown | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wan's Chinese Take Away | Wan Chinese Take Away, 33 Sheepridge Road | 181 yd | |
| Woodhouse Top Taste | 13 Sheepridge Road, Sheepridge | 181 yd | |
| Mega Chippy | 77 Sheepridge Road, Sheepridge | 277 yd | |
| Shaf's Spice | 68 Sheepridge Road, Sheepridge | 448 yd | |
| Lions Kitchen Takeaway | 105 Fartown Green Road, Fartown | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Bradford Road, Fixby | 668 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Huddersfield Trust School WOODHOUSE HALL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 334 yd |
| Northfield Hall Norfolk Avenue | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Leeds Road Playing Field OLD FIELDHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Fartown Village Hall Ballroyd Road | 703 yd | |
| Deighton Sports Arena Deighton Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Huddersfield Town Fc (Canalside Sports Complex) CANALSIDE SPORTS COMPLEX CANALSIDE SPORTS COMPLEX LEEDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 943 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 | 137.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.