Ainley Road is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD3 3QX 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 Ainley Road, Huddersfield, HD3 3QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD3 3RJ, HD3 3QY, HD3 3QU, HD3 3RL, HD3 3RS, HD3 3HT, HD3 3QZ, HD3 3QT, HD3 3RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HD3 3QX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 53.7% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 46.3% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 32.5% | 38.2% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 50.7% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 4.8% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 48.9% | 52.3% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 35% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 9.4% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 21.6% | 16.3% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 7.1% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 14.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.1% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 36.9% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.1% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% | 8.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 90% | 85.7% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
In this area, 96.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 96.7% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 96.7% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ainley Road was 123.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 130.5% higher than the Lindley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ainley Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Lindley and the 325th 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 -3.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Ainley Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-05-30 | £158,376 |
| 47 Ainley Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £350 | 2024-01-29 | £363 |
| 49 Ainley Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-08-04 | £110,215 |
| 72 Ainley Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-07-14 | £144,907 |
| 78 Ainley Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2022-09-13 | £173,800 |
HD3 3QX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindley Church of England Infant School Lindley Ce Infant School, East Street , Lindley HD3 3NE | 4out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley Junior School George Street , Lindley HD3 3LY | 4out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School Cross Lane , HX5 0LP | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Moorlands Road , Mount HD3 3UH | 3out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elland CofE Junior and Infant School Westgate , HX5 0BB | 2out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salendine Nook High School Academy New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | 3out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 3,923 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | 3out of 4 | 4,577 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Specialist in Humanities Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 4,633 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 3,844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 4,687 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 | 3,084 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 | 2,380 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School North Long Lea House , 5 Halifax Road HX5 0SH | - not rated | 2,509 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Huddersfield Grammar School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 2,867 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | 4out of 4 | 3,392 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Henry Smith School Boothroyd , HD6 3JW | 4out of 4 | 3,731 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grameen Lounge | 210-212 Halifax Road, Birchencliffe | 599 yd | |
| Deiyar Cafe | 207A Halifax Road, Birchencliffe | 629 yd | |
| Da Sandro Ristorante | Halifax Road, Birchencliffe | 675 yd | |
| Birchencliffe Garden Centre | 75 Birchencliffe Hill Road, Lindley | 785 yd | |
| Cellar Door | 103 Lidget Street, Lindley | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchencliffe Cricket & Athletic Clu | Birchencliffe Sports and Social Club, Halifax Road | 570 yd | |
| Black Bull | Ye Olde Black Bull, 50 West Street | 811 yd | |
| Lindley Working Mens Club | 39 Brian Street, Lindley | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindley Fish Bar | 32 West Street, Lindley | 811 yd | |
| Souv Like Greek Food | 53 Lidget Street, Lindley | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Halifax Road, Birchencliffe | 553 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Court Health Club (Huddersfield / Halifax) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 394 yd |
| Birchencliffe Sports Club HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Fern Lea Playing Fields WEST STREET | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Blackley Cricket Club BLACKLEY CRICKET CLUB BLACKLEY CRICKET CLUB LINDLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Heatherleigh Playing Fields HEATHERLEIGH RECREATION GROUND HEATHERLEIGH RECREATION GROUND LINDLEY MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 151.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.