Pickering Court is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD2 2PZ is located in the Ashbrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huddersfield. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pickering Court, Huddersfield, HD2 2PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD2 2QA, HD2 2QD, HD2 2QG, HD2 2QF, HD2 2RE, HD1 6ER, HD1 6LQ, HD1 6EU, HD2 2SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HD2 2PZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 54.6% | 49.5% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 45.4% | 50.5% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.3% | 32.1% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 30.4% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 17.9% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Widowed | 23.1% | 15.8% | -7.3% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 25.4% | 31.7% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -16.7% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 28.4% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 30.7% | 27.5% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 14.8% |
| Bad health | 12.2% | 8.7% | -3.5% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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.
In the area around HD2 2PZ this area, 33.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 56.2% | 33.3% | -22.9% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 11.1% | 3.4% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 10.6% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 2.4% | 12.7% | 10.3% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 19.6% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 7.7% | 4.2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.3% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 13.7% | 22.8% | 9.1% | 2.7% | 20.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.1% | 7% | -7.1% | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Other Black | 4.9% | 1.4% | -3.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 56.6% | 56.3% | -0.3% | 81.4% | -25.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 67% 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 | 68.3% | 67% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 10.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 11.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.2% | 5.5% | -4.7% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.3% | 67% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 22.9% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.9% | 0% | -23.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.7% | 37.2% | -21.5% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 30.9% | 6.5% | 24.4% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pickering Court was 287.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 186.1% higher than the Ashbrow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pickering Court has the 9th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Ashbrow and the 60th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 146.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Pickering Court, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2023-06-08 | £109,713 |
| 15 Pickering Court, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2019-03-01 | £105,762 |
| 3 Pickering Court, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2019-01-11 | £102,493 |
| 17 Pickering Court, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2016-06-22 | £99,514 |
| 5 Pickering Court, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £71,250 | 2016-03-04 | £112,407 |
HD2 2PZ 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 retired residents living in HD2 2PZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 3,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkby Junior School Mead Street , Fartown HD1 6HE | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkby Infant and Nursery School Blacker Road , Birkby HD1 5HQ | 4out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrow School Ash Meadow Close , Sheepridge HD2 1EX | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrow Junior School Ash Meadow Close , Sheepridge HD2 1EX | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse CofE (Aided) Infant and Nursery School Chestnut Street , Sheepridge HD2 1HJ | - not rated | 1,284 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 | 1,038 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 2out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deighton High School Deighton Road , Deighton HD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 4,203 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 | 3,333 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Almondbury Community School Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8PQ | - not rated | 3,922 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 | 1,371 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamia Girls' High School Highfields Road , HD1 5NG | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mountjoy House School 63 New North Road , HD1 5ND | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Choices 10 Highfield Road , HD1 5LP | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgerton College 7 Edgerton Road , Edgerton HD1 5RA | - not rated | 1,721 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharans Deli | 12 Spaines Road, Fartown | 46 yd | |
| Ma Bakers | 297 Bradford Road, Fartown | 155 yd | |
| Shama Balti Indian Restaurant/Flint Street | Shama Balti, 274 Bradford Road | 271 yd | |
| Rammys cafe | 33 Alder Street, Fartown | 427 yd | |
| Shawarma Point | Unit 2, The Gateway | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harp Inn | 305 Bradford Road, Fartown | 155 yd | |
| Railway Inn | 270-272 Bradford Road, Fartown | 378 yd | |
| Lamb Inn | 115 Halifax Old Road, Birkby | 555 yd | |
| Magic Rock Tap Room and Brewery | Magic Rock Tap Room, Willow Park Business Centre | 714 yd | |
| Cowcliffe Liberal Club | Cowcliffe And Netheroyd Hill Liberal Club, 181 Netheroyd Hill Road | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolopy | 8C Spaines Road, Fartown | 46 yd | |
| Downtown | 312 Bradford Road, Fartown | 146 yd | |
| Jolly Fryer | 301 Bradford Road, Fartown | 155 yd | |
| Pizza Place | 310 Bradford Road, Fartown | 162 yd | |
| Medina Bismillah | 308 Bradford Road, Fartown | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Unit 4, Huddersfield Retail Park | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fartown Arena SPAINES ROAD | grass pitches | 188 yd |
| Fartown Village Hall Ballroyd Road | 324 yd | |
| Bradley Mills Cricket And Bowling Club BRADLEY MILLS CRICKET AND BOWLING CLUB BRADLEY MILLS CRICKET AND BOWLING CLUB BARR STREET | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| The Gym (Huddersfield) THE RINGWAY CENTRE THE RINGWAY CENTRE BECK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| North Huddersfield Trust School WOODHOUSE HALL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,037 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.