Dingley Road is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD3 3AY is located in the Lindley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colne Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dingley Road, Huddersfield, HD3 3AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD3 3AZ, HD3 3BQ, HD3 3BA, HD3 3AX, HD3 3AU, HD3 3BG, HD3 3BH, HD3 3AT, HD3 3LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD3 3AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 50.3% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 45% | 49.7% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 HD3 3AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% 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 | 20.9% | 23.6% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 62.9% | 6.4% | 44.2% | 18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 14.4% | 9.3% | -5.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 43.9% | 45.9% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 31.2% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 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 47.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 14.4% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 10.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.4% | 47.9% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 14.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 6.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.5% | 81.5% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 93.9% | 89.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 89.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dingley Road was 15.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.6% lower than the Greenhead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dingley Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Greenhead and the 80th lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dingley Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2025-01-27 | £530,381 |
| 5 Dingley Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2022-06-22 | £420,362 |
| 1 Dingley Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-10-20 | £409,187 |
| 4A Dingley Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £753,000 | 2019-04-26 | £1,060,549 |
| 17 Dingley Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,200 | 2019-02-26 | £1,506 |
HD3 3AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 HD3 3AY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Other | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindley Junior School George Street , Lindley HD3 3LY | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley Junior School George Street , Lindley HD3 3LY | - not rated | 786 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Huddersfield George Avenue , Birkby HD2 2BJ | - not rated | 821 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy George Avenue , Birkby HD2 2BJ | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley Church of England Voluntary Aided Infant School East Street , Lindley HD3 3NE | - not rated | 835 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,564 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salendine Nook High School New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salendine Nook High School New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | 3out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Technology College Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | - not rated | 3,311 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 3,311 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 | 1,874 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 2,718 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 | 1,563 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Almondbury Community School Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8PQ | - not rated | 5,397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barraclough Hall School Barraclough, 1 Bryan Road , Edgerton HD2 2AL | - not rated | 498 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School 3 Binham Road , Edgerton HD2 2AP | - not rated | 604 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgerton College 7 Edgerton Road , Edgerton HD1 5RA | - not rated | 959 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield Grammar School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 1,171 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Acre Street | 314 yd | |
| Beauty and The Barista | 12 Acre Street, Lindley | 567 yd | |
| At Home in Lindley | At Home In Lindley, 17 Lidget Street | 796 yd | |
| Marshmallow | 94A Westbourne Road, Marsh | 814 yd | |
| Emilys Cafe | 150 Westbourne Road, Marsh | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindley Bowling Club | Daisy Lea Lane, Lindley | 357 yd | |
| The Old Wire Works | 75 Acre Street, Lindley | 488 yd | |
| The Bay Horse | 1 Acre Street, Lindley | 551 yd | |
| Lindley Liberal Club | 36 Occupation Road, Lindley | 559 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 107 Occupation Road, Lindley | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piccola Taverna | 10 Acre Street, Lindley | 552 yd | |
| Oriental Taste | 14 Acre Street, Lindley | 552 yd | |
| Pizzeria Napoli | 29 Lidget Street, Lindley | 773 yd | |
| Spicy Hut | 154 Westbourne Road, Marsh | 814 yd | |
| Spicy Kitchen | 88 Westbourne Road, Marsh | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Local | Acre Street, Lindley | 543 yd | |
| Tesco Express | New Hey Road, Marsh | 724 yd | |
| The Co Operative Food | Westbourne Road, Marsh | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lindley Recreation Ground DAISY LEA LANE | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Reinwood Rec NEW HEY ROAD | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Lindley Junior School GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School GEORGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Maloney'S MARSH MILLS MARSH MILLS LUCK LANE | health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| Kane Academy HOLY TRINITY CHURCH HALL HOLY TRINITY CHURCH HALL ST JAMES'S ROAD | health and fitness suite | 922 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 | 29 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 46.58 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 46.58 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.55 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.