New Hey Road is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD3 4AJ 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 New Hey Road, Huddersfield, HD3 4AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD3 4AL, HD3 3DT, HD3 3DN, HD3 3DL, HD3 4AY, HD3 3DG, HD3 4BS, HD3 4DE, HD3 4BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD3 4AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.8% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.2% | -0.7% | 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 HD3 4AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.4% 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 | 22.3% | 24.5% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.6% | 62.4% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 18.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 44.3% | 48.2% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 40.9% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 13% | 7.8% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 HD3 4AJ this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 9.4% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 6% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 9.7% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 19.1% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 48.5% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 14.7% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.5% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 15.4% | 20.9% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 18.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 76.2% | 66.5% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -14.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 91.4% | 88.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 89% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8.1% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 1.8% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 22.5% | 6.5% | 16.0% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Hey Road was 43.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.1% lower than the Greenhead average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
New Hey Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Greenhead and the 386th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 New Hey Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2020-08-14 | £361,019 |
| 40 New Hey Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2018-08-15 | £383,008 |
| 32 New Hey Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-02-22 | £366,280 |
| 50A New Hey Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2014-10-29 | £381,228 |
| 76A New Hey Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £133,500 | 2014-09-05 | £216,286 |
HD3 4AJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HD3 4AJ 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reinwood Community Junior School Burfitts Road , Oakes HD3 4YL | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reinwood Infant and Nursery School Burfitts Road , Oakes HD3 4YL | 4out of 4 | 532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy George Avenue , Birkby HD2 2BJ | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley Junior School George Street , Lindley HD3 3LY | 4out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School Heaton Road , Paddock HD1 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,508 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,748 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 3,831 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP | 2out of 4 | 4,101 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,647 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 2,521 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 | 984 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield Grammar School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 632 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School 3 Binham Road , Edgerton HD2 2AP | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 1,955 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 2,953 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 3,732 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty and The Barista | 12 Acre Street, Lindley | 166 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Acre Street | 398 yd | |
| Marshmallow | 94A Westbourne Road, Marsh | 522 yd | |
| Emilys Cafe | 150 Westbourne Road, Marsh | 522 yd | |
| Tapian Thai Takeaway | 51 Westbourne Road, Marsh | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindley Masonic Hall | 70 New Hey Road, Marsh | 48 yd | |
| Marsh Liberal Club | 31 New Hey Road, Marsh | 71 yd | |
| The Bay Horse | 1 Acre Street, Lindley | 234 yd | |
| The Old Wire Works | 75 Acre Street, Lindley | 396 yd | |
| Croppers Arms | 136 Westbourne Road, Marsh | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piccola Taverna | 10 Acre Street, Lindley | 177 yd | |
| Oriental Taste | 14 Acre Street, Lindley | 177 yd | |
| Reed Street Fisheries | 1 Reed Street, Marsh | 478 yd | |
| Tasty Bite | Tasty Bite Fish And Chips, 6 Reed Street | 479 yd | |
| Spicy Hut | 154 Westbourne Road, Marsh | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | New Hey Road, Marsh | 345 yd | |
| The Co Operative Food | Westbourne Road, Marsh | 558 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | Acre Street, Lindley | 796 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reinwood Rec NEW HEY ROAD | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Maloney'S MARSH MILLS MARSH MILLS LUCK LANE | health and fitness suite | 380 yd |
| Kane Academy HOLY TRINITY CHURCH HALL HOLY TRINITY CHURCH HALL ST JAMES'S ROAD | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| Huddersfield Grammar School LUCK LANE | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Douglas Avenue DOUGLAS AVENUE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE DOUGLAS AVENUE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE DOUGLAS AVENUE | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Royds Hall Sports Centre Luck Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 888 yd |
| Lindley Recreation Ground DAISY LEA LANE | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Royds Hall Community School (Closed) VICTORY AVENUE | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School GEORGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.