Clay Butts is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD2 2FW is located in the Greenhead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huddersfield. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clay Butts, Huddersfield, HD2 2FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD2 2YE, HD2 2YG, HD2 2FN, HD2 2DT, HD2 2FR, HD2 2DJ, HD2 2YF, HD2 2FP, HD2 2YD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD2 2FW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.2% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.8% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2FW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.8% 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 | 21.4% | 26.2% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.9% | 61.8% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 17.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 56.7% | 44.3% | -12.4% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 34.4% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 15.6% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
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 50.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 12% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 6% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 8.6% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 16.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.8% | 50.6% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 16.8% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.9% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 6.6% | 2.8% | -3.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Pakistani | 17.4% | 20.6% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 17.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 63.3% | 52.8% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -28.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 77.7% 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 | 81.3% | 77.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.7% | 17.7% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 12.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 78% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 18.4% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.7% | 0.7% | -15.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.2% | 37.2% | -14.0% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 22.9% | 6.5% | 16.4% |
| Sikh | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clay Butts was 117.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.5% higher than the Ashbrow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clay Butts has the 29th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Ashbrow and the 358th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Clay Butts, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £223,500 | 2024-04-26 | £248,025 |
| 16 Clay Butts, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2021-06-25 | £185,351 |
| 15 Clay Butts, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-07-29 | £266,293 |
| 35 Clay Butts, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-11-25 | £274,360 |
| 3 Clay Butts, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2018-12-19 | £244,703 |
HD2 2FW 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 2FW 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy George Avenue , Birkby HD2 2BJ | - not rated | 871 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley Church of England Infant School Lindley Ce Infant School, East Street , Lindley HD3 3NE | 4out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley Junior School George Street , Lindley HD3 3LY | 4out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkby Infant and Nursery School Blacker Road , Birkby HD1 5HQ | 4out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkby Junior School Mead Street , Fartown HD1 6HE | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,585 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salendine Nook High School Academy New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | 3out of 4 | 2,611 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Specialist in Humanities Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 2,941 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 3out of 4 | 3,500 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | 3out of 4 | 3,827 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 | 2,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 2,730 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 3,023 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 | 2,517 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 | 690 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield Grammar School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | 4out of 4 | 2,882 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 3,124 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vajrapnai KMC | Vajrapani Kadampa Meditation Centre, Wheathouse Terrace | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Tennis And Bowling Club | Beechfield Road, Birkby | 453 yd | |
| Huddersfield Golf Club | Fixby Hall, Lightridge Road | 975 yd | |
| Cavalry Arms | 81 Halifax Road, Lindley | 1,018 yd | |
| Shepherds Arms | Cowcliffe Hill Road, Cowcliffe | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Garden | Shepherds Arms, Cowcliffe Hill Road | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Tennis And Bowling Club ELMFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 522 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School GEORGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Huddersfield Golf Club Fixby Hall Fixby Hall | golf | 973 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.