Smiths Avenue, Huddersfield, HD3 4AP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD3 4AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.6%	51.2%	-0.4%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	48.4%	48.8%	0.4%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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	30.2%	41.5%	11.3%	37.9%	3.6%
Married: Opposite sex	47.1%	40.7%	-6.4%	44.2%	-3.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Separated	2.9%	1.2%	-1.7%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	10.3%	8.9%	-1.4%	9.1%	-0.2%
Widowed	9.5%	6.2%	-3.3%	6.1%	0.1%

Health

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	42.6%	41.2%	-1.4%	48.4%	-7.2%
Good health	40.1%	39.9%	-0.2%	33.6%	6.3%
Fair health	12.5%	13.4%	0.9%	12.7%	0.7%
Bad health	3.5%	4.9%	1.4%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.6%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	26%	17.9%	-8.1%	18.2%	-0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.8%	11.3%	-6.5%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.8%	11.7%	-1.1%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	5.4%	2.5%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	21.8%	11.9%	16.9%	4.9%
Degree or Similar	24%	29.6%	5.6%	33.8%	-4.2%
Other	6.6%	2.3%	-4.3%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.2% 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)
Chinese	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	2.6%	2.8%	0.2%	3.1%	-0.3%
Pakistani	6.7%	15.4%	8.7%	2.7%	12.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	1.6%	0.2%
Black African	2.6%	1.8%	-0.8%	2.5%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	1.0%	-0.1%
Other Black	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	1.5%	0.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.6%	3.7%	2.1%	0.9%	2.8%
Mixed Other	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%	0.8%	1.4%
White	78.2%	61.2%	-17.0%	81.4%	-20.2%
Arab	0%	3.4%	3.4%	0.6%	2.8%
Other	3.2%	3.7%	0.5%	1.6%	2.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.8% 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	84.9%	84.8%	-0.1%	83.2%	1.6%
European Union	2.9%	1.2%	-1.7%	6.1%	-4.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	2.9%	1.8%	-1.1%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	8%	10.9%	2.9%	5.6%	5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.7%	84.5%	0.8%	83.2%	1.3%
10+ Years	1.3%	7.6%	6.3%	9.8%	-2.2%
5-10 Years	1.9%	4.5%	2.6%	2.9%	1.6%
2-5 Years	3.2%	2.7%	-0.5%	2.2%	0.5%
Less than 2 years	9.9%	0.6%	-9.3%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.2%	76.7%	0.5%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
North Africa	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Southern Asia	2.7%	1.2%	1.5%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	17%	13.5%	3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.1%	37.2%	-3.1%
Christian	36.9%	46.2%	-9.3%
Buddhist	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	23.5%	6.5%	17.0%
Sikh	2.1%	0.9%	1.2%
Not answered	1.5%	6.0%	-4.5%

Safety

Is Smiths Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smiths Avenue was 69.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.6% lower than the Greenhead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Smiths Avenue has the 21st lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Greenhead and the 659th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,200

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in HD3 4AP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Smiths Avenue are based on 49 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Calderdale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Smiths Avenue, Huddersfield, HD3 4AP

Estimated Average Property Prices for HD3 4AP

Average Price
£170,997

Semi-Detached
£185,170

Terraced
£169,422

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Smiths Avenue

Average Price
£181,201

Semi-Detached
£191,450

Terraced
£177,500

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Smiths AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
58 Smiths Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2023-10-05	£184,352
55 Smiths Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2023-07-17	£189,494
55 Smiths Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2023-07-14	£178,347
37 Smiths Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2021-11-19	£196,074
39 Smiths Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£149,500	2021-03-01	£185,842

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HD3 4AP

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	98
Retired	37
Part-Time Employee	32
Looking after home or family	20
Self-Employed	13
Other	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Student (economically inactive)	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Unemployed	9

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	18
Manufacturing	17
Construction	16
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Reinwood Community Junior School Burfitts Road , Oakes HD3 4YL	3out of 4	602 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Reinwood Infant and Nursery School Burfitts Road , Oakes HD3 4YL	4out of 4	602 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School Heaton Road , Paddock HD1 4JJ	3out of 4	789 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy George Avenue , Birkby HD2 2BJ	- not rated	1,205 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School Crow Lane , Milnsbridge HD3 4QT	2out of 4	1,520 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,731 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA	4out of 4	2,424 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN	- not rated	3,463 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ	3out of 4	3,762 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP	2out of 4	3,921 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES	- not rated	1,479 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL	- not rated	1,866 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD	- not rated	2,215 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	699 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Huddersfield Grammar School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX	- not rated	281 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Mount School 3 Binham Road , Edgerton HD2 2AP	- not rated	1,186 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN	- not rated	1,708 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH	- not rated	2,693 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE	3out of 4	3,444 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marshmallow	94A Westbourne Road, Marsh	413 yd
Emilys Cafe	150 Westbourne Road, Marsh	413 yd
Tapian Thai Takeaway	51 Westbourne Road, Marsh	417 yd
Golden Kettle	69 Westbourne Road, Marsh	422 yd
Beauty and The Barista	12 Acre Street, Lindley	508 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lindley Masonic Hall	70 New Hey Road, Marsh	337 yd
Marsh Liberal Club	31 New Hey Road, Marsh	339 yd
Croppers Arms	136 Westbourne Road, Marsh	413 yd
Marsh United Bowling Club	Eldon Road, Marsh	442 yd
Marsh Conservative Club	Abb Street, Marsh	558 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Reed Street Fisheries	1 Reed Street, Marsh	269 yd
Tasty Bite	Tasty Bite Fish And Chips, 6 Reed Street	270 yd
Pino’s Marsh	Pinos Place, 156 Westbourne Road	413 yd
Spicy Hut	154 Westbourne Road, Marsh	413 yd
Spicy Kitchen	88 Westbourne Road, Marsh	413 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	New Hey Road, Marsh		289 yd
The Co Operative Food	Westbourne Road, Marsh		422 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Maloney'S MARSH MILLS MARSH MILLS LUCK LANE	health and fitness suite	121 yd
Huddersfield Grammar School LUCK LANE	grass pitches	280 yd
Kane Academy HOLY TRINITY CHURCH HALL HOLY TRINITY CHURCH HALL ST JAMES'S ROAD	health and fitness suite	386 yd
Royds Hall Sports Centre Luck Lane	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	619 yd
Reinwood Rec NEW HEY ROAD	grass pitches	630 yd
Douglas Avenue DOUGLAS AVENUE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE DOUGLAS AVENUE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE DOUGLAS AVENUE	grass pitches	686 yd
Royds Hall Community School (Closed) VICTORY AVENUE	grass pitches	723 yd
Paddock Cricket & Bowls Club WEST VIEW	grass pitches	970 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	146.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.