Tom Lane is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD4 5QQ 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 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tom Lane, Huddersfield, HD4 5QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD4 5QG, HD4 5QN, HD4 5NG, HD4 5NQ, HD4 5QF, HD4 5PW, HD4 5QE, HD4 5PP, HD4 5QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD4 5QQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.1% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.9% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 29.5% | 38.5% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 45.2% | -11.7% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 7.3% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 7% | -0.8% | 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 | 48.1% | 46.8% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 38.1% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 10.8% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.8% | 15.4% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 14.2% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 17.9% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 33.5% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.7% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 13.4% | 17.8% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 15.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 76.2% | 68.7% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -12.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 90% | 89.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 7.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 89.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.7% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 0.7% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Muslim | 18.7% | 6.5% | 12.2% |
| Sikh | 8.1% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tom Lane was 56.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.3% lower than the Crosland Moor and Netherton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tom Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Crosland Moor and Netherton and the 531st lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Tom Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,500 | 2024-11-05 | £171,369 |
| 84 Tom Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £204,995 | 2020-07-30 | £279,159 |
| 84 Tom Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2020-03-27 | £293,200 |
| 49 Tom Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-03-27 | £189,880 |
| 58 Tom Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-04-27 | £237,826 |
HD4 5QQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dryclough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5HX | - not rated | 565 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcross CofE (Controlled) Infant School Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5HX | - not rated | 565 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosland Moor County Infant School Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5HX | - not rated | 591 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosland Moor Junior School Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5HX | - not rated | 591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak CofE Primary School Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5HX | - not rated | 712 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 892 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Hall, A Share Academy Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP | - not rated | 1,993 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP | 3out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 2,714 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 2,852 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 | 1,440 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,835 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield Grammar School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| MPC College Lockwood House , Lockwood Park HD4 6EN | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill: A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction Newsome Road South , Newsome HD4 6JL | - not rated | 2,832 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Birds Cafe | 730 Manchester Road, Milnsbridge | 512 yd | |
| Sandymount | Sandy Mount, 300 Blackmoorfoot Road | 613 yd | |
| Bodyrockerz Cafe | 78 New Street, Milnsbridge | 692 yd | |
| Arnies Burgers & Shakes | Arnies Burgers and Shakes, 11A Market Street | 740 yd | |
| Central Cafe | 11 Yates Lane, Milnsbridge | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun | 27 Crosland Hill Road, Crosland Moor | 219 yd | |
| Milnsbridge Bowling Club | Bowling Street, Cowlersley | 599 yd | |
| Horse And Groom | 818 Manchester Road, Milnsbridge | 720 yd | |
| Four Horse Shoes | 1 Market Street, Milnsbridge | 743 yd | |
| The Sands House | 681 Blackmoorfoot Road, Crosland Hill | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Taste | 362 Blackmoorfoot Road, Crosland Moor | 441 yd | |
| The Kingfisher | Kingfisher Peri Peri, 338 Blackmoorfoot Road | 458 yd | |
| Cowlersley Chinese And Takeaway | 899 Manchester Road, Milnsbridge | 669 yd | |
| Shaheen Indian Takeaway | 29 Market Street, Milnsbridge | 743 yd | |
| Cone Valley | 6 Yates Lane, Milnsbridge | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Milnsbridge - Manchester Road PFS | The Co operative Food, Milnsbridge Service Station, 819 Manchester Road | 527 yd | |
| Aldi | Scar Lane, Milnsbridge | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coronation Park PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Milnsbridge Scout Hut Manchester Road | 538 yd | |
| Crosland Moor Junior School (Closed) Dryclough Road | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Oak Primary Ce (Vc) School DRYCLOUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| The Elms THE ELMS THE ELMS NEW STREET | 703 yd | |
| Jj'S Fitness Fanatics (Closed) Union Mills Union Mills Tanyard Road | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Dryclough Recreation Ground DRYCLOUGH AVE | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Moor End Academy DRYCLOUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,041 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 | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.