Spinkfield Road is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD2 2AY 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 Spinkfield Road, Huddersfield, HD2 2AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD2 2AX, HD2 2BA, HD2 2AZ, HD2 2AD, HD2 2BB, HD1 5HJ, HD2 2BD, HD2 2ST, HD1 5HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HD2 2AY has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.5% | 50% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 HD2 2AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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 | 34.6% | 34% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 51.7% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 42.6% | 44.6% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 37.2% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 14.2% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 26.1% | 24% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 7.3% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 10.7% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 15% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 36.3% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| 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 34.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 39.4% | 44.6% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 41.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 45.8% | 34.7% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -46.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 71.9% 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 | 74.5% | 71.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.7% | 19.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.8% | 71.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 20.3% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.4% | 0.3% | -20.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.3% | 37.2% | -16.9% |
| Christian | 21% | 46.2% | -25.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 43% | 6.5% | 36.5% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spinkfield Road was 33.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.4% lower than the Ashbrow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spinkfield Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Ashbrow and the 292nd lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Spinkfield Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2024-05-24 | £207,258 |
| 12 Spinkfield Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £173,500 | 2023-10-27 | £189,542 |
| 41 Spinkfield Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-07-17 | £213,357 |
| 43 Spinkfield Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2022-12-02 | £180,987 |
| 19 Spinkfield Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-07-30 | £212,068 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 209 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brambles Primary Academy Cambridge Road , HD1 5BU | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Huddersfield George Avenue , Birkby HD2 2BJ | - not rated | 498 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy George Avenue , Birkby HD2 2BJ | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkby Junior School Mead Street , Fartown HD1 6HE | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Community 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 | 2,114 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fartown High School Woodhouse Hall Road , Fartown HD2 1DJ | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 2out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salendine Nook High School New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | - not rated | 3,009 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 | 1,091 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 3,146 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 | 2,112 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Almondbury Community School Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8PQ | - not rated | 4,168 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfields School Cemetery Road , Edgerton HD1 5NF | - not rated | 360 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgerton College 7 Edgerton Road , Edgerton HD1 5RA | - not rated | 505 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamia Girls' High School Highfields Road , HD1 5NG | - not rated | 657 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mountjoy House School 63 New North Road , HD1 5ND | - not rated | 674 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School 3 Binham Road , Edgerton HD2 2AP | - not rated | 764 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 161 yd | |
| Sher I Akbar | 80 Blacker Road, Birkby | 331 yd | |
| Vajrapnai KMC | Vajrapani Kadampa Meditation Centre, Wheathouse Terrace | 452 yd | |
| Kellys Cafe | 60C St John's Road, Birkby | 471 yd | |
| Multans Street Food | 2 Blacker Road, Birkby | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spink's Nest | 178 Blacker Road, Birkby | 42 yd | |
| Huddersfield Lawn Tennis And Squash Club | Cemetery Road, Edgerton | 358 yd | |
| Ukranian Social Club | 7 Edgerton Road, Edgerton | 505 yd | |
| Oakfield Tennis And Bowling Club | Beechfield Road, Birkby | 671 yd | |
| Magic Rock Tap Room and Brewery | Magic Rock Tap Room, Willow Park Business Centre | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchos | 94 Blacker Road, Birkby | 331 yd | |
| Pepper's Grill and Pizza Bar | Peppers, 98 St John's Road | 419 yd | |
| Awaises | 96 St John's Road, Birkby | 421 yd | |
| The Great Wall | 115 St John's Road, Birkby | 421 yd | |
| Dale Bakery | 139 St John's Road, Birkby | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Unit 4, Huddersfield Retail Park | 782 yd | |
| The Co Operative Food | Westbourne Road, Marsh | 1,025 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 | 362 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School GEORGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Greenhead College Sports Field CLARE HILL | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Oakfield Tennis And Bowling Club ELMFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 597 yd |
| The Gym (Huddersfield) THE RINGWAY CENTRE THE RINGWAY CENTRE BECK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Fartown Arena SPAINES ROAD | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| Kane Academy HOLY TRINITY CHURCH HALL HOLY TRINITY CHURCH HALL ST JAMES'S ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,077 yd |
| Greenhead College GREENHEAD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,093 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 | 115.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.