Grimscar Avenue is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD2 2SH 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 Grimscar Avenue, Huddersfield, HD2 2SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD2 2SL, HD2 2SY, HD2 2SN, HD2 2PT, HD2 2PU, HD2 2TZ, HD2 2PF, HD2 2SJ, HD2 2TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HD2 2SH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 53.4% | 49.8% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 50.2% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 37.9% | 37.6% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 48.2% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.9% | 48.6% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 38.1% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 8.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 14.7% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 6.3% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 14.1% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.3% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 41.7% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 9.6% | 4.5% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34% 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% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 6.7% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 34.3% | 34.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 31.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 43.3% | 34% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -47.4% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 73.2% 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 | 76.4% | 73.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.4% | 22.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 16.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 73.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 20.5% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 2.1% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 0.7% | -11.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 24.5% | 46.2% | -21.7% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 38.2% | 6.5% | 31.7% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grimscar Avenue was 84.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.6% lower than the Ashbrow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grimscar Avenue has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Ashbrow and the 565th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Grimscar Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2022-11-28 | £63,031 |
| 49 Grimscar Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2022-09-02 | £59,703 |
| 53 Grimscar Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-06-09 | £84,034 |
| 41 Grimscar Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £37,000 | 2018-10-12 | £52,119 |
| 47 Grimscar Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2015-04-30 | £68,353 |
HD2 2SH 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 2SH 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 | 123 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 928 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkby Junior School Mead Street , Fartown HD1 6HE | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy George Avenue , Birkby HD2 2BJ | - not rated | 997 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fixby Junior and Infant School Lightridge Road , Fixby HD2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brambles Primary Academy Cambridge Road , HD1 5BU | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,869 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Specialist in Humanities Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 3out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salendine Nook High School Academy New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | 3out of 4 | 3,267 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | 3out of 4 | 3,963 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 | 2,057 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 3,393 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 | 2,862 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 | 1,019 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield Grammar School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 2,415 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 2,742 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | 4out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 543 yd | |
| Multans Street Food | 2 Blacker Road, Birkby | 670 yd | |
| Jus Chicken | 31 Blacker Road, Birkby | 699 yd | |
| Sher I Akbar | 80 Blacker Road, Birkby | 778 yd | |
| Time for Lunch | Time 4 Lunch, 162-164 Blacker Road | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Tennis And Bowling Club | Beechfield Road, Birkby | 511 yd | |
| Cowcliffe Liberal Club | Cowcliffe And Netheroyd Hill Liberal Club, 181 Netheroyd Hill Road | 589 yd | |
| Shepherds Arms | Cowcliffe Hill Road, Cowcliffe | 619 yd | |
| Lamb Inn | 115 Halifax Old Road, Birkby | 846 yd | |
| Harp Inn | 305 Bradford Road, Fartown | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Garden | Shepherds Arms, Cowcliffe Hill Road | 513 yd | |
| New Sanams Ltd | 3 Crescent Road, Birkby | 620 yd | |
| Sajan Sweet Centre And Takeaway | 24-26 Blacker Road, Birkby | 670 yd | |
| The Belgian Waffle Company | 33 Blacker Road, Birkby | 681 yd | |
| Salam Fried Chicken | 35 Blacker Road, Birkby | 699 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Tennis And Bowling Club ELMFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 538 yd |
| Fartown Arena SPAINES ROAD | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School GEORGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,038 yd |
| Fartown Village Hall Ballroyd Road | 1,047 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 47.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.16 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.