Ryefields Avenue is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD3 4YU 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 Ryefields Avenue, Huddersfield, HD3 4YU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD3 4YX, HD3 4XJ, HD3 4YS, HD3 4YT, HD3 4FX, HD3 4FT, HD3 4FY, HD3 4XU, HD3 4YD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD3 4YU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 25.2% | 32% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 50.6% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 44.5% | 45.8% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 37% | 34.8% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 17.4% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 15.2% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.2% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 11.7% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 14.3% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 32.6% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.9% | 94.8% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 96.2% | 96.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 96.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ryefields Avenue was 89.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.5% higher than the Golcar average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ryefields Avenue has the 43rd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Golcar and the 534th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Ryefields Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-12-07 | £254,389 |
| 5 Ryefields Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-02-25 | £195,098 |
| 2 Ryefields Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2021-06-23 | £166,371 |
| 9 Ryefields Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2021-02-19 | £174,088 |
| 14 Ryefields Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-05-05 | £165,076 |
HD3 4YU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4YU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reinwood Community Junior School Burfitts Road , Oakes HD3 4YL | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reinwood Infant and Nursery School Burfitts Road , Oakes HD3 4YL | 4out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School Crow Lane , Milnsbridge HD3 4QT | 2out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley Junior School George Street , Lindley HD3 3LY | 4out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley Church of England Infant School Lindley Ce Infant School, East Street , Lindley HD3 3NE | 4out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 461 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 2,934 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP | 2out of 4 | 3,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | 3out of 4 | 3,862 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 4,406 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 | 563 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 2,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 3,532 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 | 1,353 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 | 1,427 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School 3 Binham Road , Edgerton HD2 2AP | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 3,084 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 4,057 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill: A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction Newsome Road South , Newsome HD4 6JL | 4out of 4 | 4,542 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old George | Wellington Mills, Plover Road | 596 yd | |
| Longwood Village Group (LVG) Memory Cafe | Longwood Mechanics Hall, Longwood Gate | 641 yd | |
| Merrie England Coffee Shop | Merrie England, New Hey Road | 693 yd | |
| Town Playcafé Huddersfield, | Unit 2, Town Playcafe Huddersfield Springfield Mills | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fieldhead | 219 Quarmby Road, Quarmby | 350 yd | |
| The Highgate | Highgate Oakes Hotel, 264 New Hey Road | 693 yd | |
| Slip Inn | 156A Longwood Gate, Longwood | 743 yd | |
| The Old Cask Inn | 40 Leymoor Road, Longwood | 830 yd | |
| Dusty Miller Inn | 2 Gilead Road, Longwood | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hey Road Fisheries | 218 New Hey Road, Oakes | 693 yd | |
| Hot Shot Pizza | New Hey Road, Oakes | 693 yd | |
| Foxys Sandwich Bar | 196a New Hey Road, Oakes | 693 yd | |
| Luigis | 227 Longwood Gate, Longwood | 743 yd | |
| Pizza Al Taglio | 61 Burniston Drive, Oakes | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salendine Nook High School NEW HEY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 521 yd |
| Huddersfield New College NEW HEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Longwood Mechanics Hall LONGWOOD MECHANICS HALL LONGWOOD MECHANICS HALL LONGWOOD GATE | 669 yd | |
| Botham Hall Recreation Ground BOTHAM HALL RECREATION GROUND BOTHAM HALL RECREATION GROUND RUFFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Reinwood Rec NEW HEY ROAD | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Celandine Avenue Recreation Ground CELANDINE AVENUE RECREATION GROUND CELANDINE AVENUE RECREATION GROUND CELANDINE AVENUE | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Crow Lane Rec CROW LANE RECREATION GROUND CROW LANE RECREATION GROUND CROW LANE | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Douglas Avenue DOUGLAS AVENUE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE DOUGLAS AVENUE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE DOUGLAS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.