Dryclough Avenue is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD4 5JU is located in the Crosland Moor and Netherton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colne Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dryclough Avenue, Huddersfield, HD4 5JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD4 5JA, HD4 5LN, HD4 5HZ, HD4 5HS, HD4 5HY, HD4 5JB, HD4 5LW, HD4 5LJ, HD4 5JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD4 5JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.8% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.2% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 HD4 5JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 28.1% | 32% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 52.6% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 2.8% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 40.5% | 34.6% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -13.8% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 40.4% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 18% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 4.9% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 23.8% | 27.9% | 4.1% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 14.2% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 10.9% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 13% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 26.3% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3.2% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 25% | 41.8% | 16.8% | 2.7% | 39.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 60.9% | 38.8% | -22.1% | 81.4% | -42.6% |
In this area, 79.3% 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 | 79.2% | 79.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.1% | 15.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 9.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.1% | 79.5% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 17.1% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 0.6% | -15.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.9% | 37.2% | -16.3% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Muslim | 45.4% | 6.5% | 38.9% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 1.2% | 6.0% | -4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dryclough Avenue was 143.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 100.0% higher than the Crosland Moor and Netherton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dryclough Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Crosland Moor and Netherton and the 247th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dryclough Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-10-18 | £225,618 |
| 10 Dryclough Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2022-12-15 | £103,709 |
| 8 Dryclough Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £197,600 | 2021-09-28 | £240,039 |
| 1A Dryclough Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-04-30 | £330,940 |
| 24 Dryclough Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2019-08-29 | £245,035 |
HD4 5JU 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.
| Retired | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Primary Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 3out of 4 | 283 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosland Moor County Infant School Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5HX | - not rated | 469 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosland Moor Junior School Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5HX | - not rated | 469 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak CofE Primary School Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5HX | - not rated | 480 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryclough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5HX | - not rated | 499 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor End Technology College Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | - not rated | 71 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 71 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome High School Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | 3out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Hall, A Share Academy Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | 3out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 2,534 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 3,466 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 | 1,832 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Almondbury Community School Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8PQ | - not rated | 5,023 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Lindsay Sports College Lockwood House , Lockwood Park HD4 6EN | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MPC College Lockwood House , Lockwood Park HD4 6EN | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill: A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction Newsome Road South , Newsome HD4 6JL | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill School Newsome Road South , Newsome HD4 6JL | 4out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield Grammar School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 2,175 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Beaumont Park | Beaumont Park Cafe And Visitor Centre, Beaumont Park | 483 yd | |
| Sandymount | Sandy Mount, 300 Blackmoorfoot Road | 747 yd | |
| Harlequins | 154 Blackmoorfoot Road, Crosland Moor | 902 yd | |
| Jensen Retro Cafe | Jensens Retro Cafe, 4 Park Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun | 27 Crosland Hill Road, Crosland Moor | 856 yd | |
| Crosland Moor Working Mens Club | 170 Blackmoorfoot Road, Crosland Moor | 902 yd | |
| The Sands House | 681 Blackmoorfoot Road, Crosland Hill | 1,029 yd | |
| Crosland Moor Conservative Club | 40 Park Road, Crosland Moor | 1,063 yd | |
| Foresters Hotel | 31 Park Road West, Crosland Moor | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Taste | 362 Blackmoorfoot Road, Crosland Moor | 525 yd | |
| The Kingfisher | Kingfisher Peri Peri, 338 Blackmoorfoot Road | 570 yd | |
| Kadri Takeaway | Kadri The Eatery, 152 Blackmoorfoot Road | 903 yd | |
| Nam Shan | 277 Blackmoorfoot Road, Crosland Moor | 982 yd | |
| Park Road Fisheries | 181 Blackmoorfoot Road, Crosland Moor | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Operative Food | 9 Park Road West, Crosland Moor | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dryclough Recreation Ground DRYCLOUGH AVE | grass pitches | 131 yd |
| Moor End Academy DRYCLOUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 230 yd |
| Crosland Moor Junior School (Closed) Dryclough Road | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Oak Primary Ce (Vc) School DRYCLOUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| David Brown Park Works Park Works Park Works Park Road | 1,010 yd | |
| Woodfield Park Sports Ground (Closed) Meltham Road | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| Lockwood Park Health & Fitness Club LOCKWOOD HOUSE LOCKWOOD HOUSE LOCKWOOD PARK | health and fitness suite | 1,048 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 | 114.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.