Whitacre Street is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD2 1LX 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 Whitacre Street, Huddersfield, HD2 1LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD2 1LY, HD2 1LT, HD2 1LU, HD2 1JD, HD2 1TY, HD2 1LS, HD2 1UQ, HD2 1UD, HD2 1UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HD2 1LX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 52.9% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 51.9% | 47.1% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 1LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 45.1% | 45.2% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 34.4% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 9.5% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.1% | -2.3% | 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 | 50.1% | 50.1% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 30.7% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 11.5% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 35.3% | 25.7% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 8.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 14.5% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 7.5% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 15.8% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 24.9% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 8.5% | 3.3% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.9% 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 | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 15.5% | 8.1% | -7.4% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.5% | 9.5% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 8.5% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 8.9% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 8.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 62.4% | 53.9% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -27.5% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 71% 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 | 73.1% | 71% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 10.6% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 12.5% | 6.9% | -5.6% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.7% | 71% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 15.2% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 8.3% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.5% | 2.9% | -9.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 2.6% | -6.7% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitacre Street was 132.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.4% higher than the Ashbrow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitacre Street has the 32nd highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Ashbrow and the 290th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Whitacre Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-11-07 | £260,084 |
| 17 Whitacre Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-01-05 | £227,169 |
| 21 Whitacre Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-03-03 | £186,021 |
| 17 Whitacre Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2006-09-20 | £230,487 |
| 17 Whitacre Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2005-01-07 | £207,284 |
HD2 1LX area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 5,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deighton Junior School Deighton Road , Deighton HD2 1JP | - not rated | 599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Woodhouse C of E (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant & Early Years School Deighton Road , Deighton HD2 1JP | - not rated | 797 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CE Academy Deighton Road , Deighton HD2 1JP | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse CofE (Aided) Infant and Nursery School Chestnut Street , Sheepridge HD2 1HJ | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CE Primary School Sherwood Avenue , Bradley HD2 1RQ | 2out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deighton High School Deighton Road , Deighton HD2 1JP | - not rated | 599 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fartown High School Woodhouse Hall Road , Fartown HD2 1DJ | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 2out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,580 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellhouse Middle School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | - not rated | 5,216 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grylls Community Middle School Second Avenue , Hightown WF15 8JP | - not rated | 5,231 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 | 3,993 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 4,133 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 | 3,722 yd | Community 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 | 1,660 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fields Rise School Fields Rise , Kirkeaton HD5 0LZ | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions College Aspley Business Park , Lincoln Street HD1 6RX | - not rated | 3,014 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemeade School 12 Bank End Lane , Almondbury HD5 8ES | - not rated | 3,441 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bison Restaurant | Bison Steakhouse, 761 Leeds Road | 371 yd | |
| Fat Fresser Ltd | Buy It Direct Unit 2, Trident Business Park | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deighton Working Mens Club | Deighton Road, Deighton | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auty's Sandwich Bar | The Sandwich Bar, 763 Leeds Road | 345 yd | |
| Atlantic Diamond | 941 Leeds Road, Deighton | 481 yd | |
| Chacha's Chippy | Deighton Stores, 290-292 Keldregate | 525 yd | |
| Shaf's Spice | 68 Sheepridge Road, Sheepridge | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Road Sports Complex LEEDS ROAD PLAYING FIELDS LEEDS ROAD PLAYING FIELDS LEEDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, indoor bowls | 504 yd |
| Deighton Sports Arena Deighton Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| Bradley & Colne Bridge Cricket Club Keldregate | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Warrenside Sports Complex (Norristhorpe Jfc) Warrenside | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Leeds Road Playing Field OLD FIELDHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 1,053 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.