Southern Road is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD4 5TJ is located in the Golcar electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colne Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southern Road, Huddersfield, HD4 5TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD4 5TL, HD4 5TQ, HD4 5ST, HD4 5TF, HD4 5TR, HD4 5TG, HD4 5TH, HD4 5TW, HD4 5TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HD4 5TJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 48.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 37.4% | 39.6% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 43.8% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 51.3% | 46.9% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 32% | 33.6% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 15.7% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 24.1% | 14.9% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.8% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.7% | 10.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 20.6% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 23.7% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 9.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87.5% | 89.1% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 92.6% | 95.3% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 94.7% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.6% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southern Road was 56.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.3% lower than the Golcar average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Southern Road has the 41st lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Golcar and the 527th lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Southern Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-05-30 | £180,994 |
| 47 Southern Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-02-11 | £165,480 |
| 31 Southern Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-12-15 | £174,794 |
| 47 Southern Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-10-23 | £131,095 |
| 39 Southern Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-06-30 | £163,671 |
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowlersley Primary School Main Avenue , Cowlersley HD4 5US | - not rated | 621 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy Main Avenue , Cowlersley HD4 5US | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School Crow Lane , Milnsbridge HD3 4QT | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryclough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5HX | - not rated | 999 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcross CofE (Controlled) Infant School Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5HX | - not rated | 999 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,374 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Hall, A Share Academy Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP | 3out of 4 | 1,853 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 | 2,349 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 2,913 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 3,168 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 | 1,401 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,846 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marc Lindsay Sports College Lockwood House , Lockwood Park HD4 6EN | - not rated | 2,291 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MPC College Lockwood House , Lockwood Park HD4 6EN | - not rated | 2,390 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgerton College 7 Edgerton Road , Edgerton HD1 5RA | - not rated | 3,011 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodyrockerz Cafe | 78 New Street, Milnsbridge | 258 yd | |
| Early Birds Cafe | 730 Manchester Road, Milnsbridge | 284 yd | |
| Central Cafe | 11 Yates Lane, Milnsbridge | 508 yd | |
| A Little of Everything | A Little Of Everything, 2 Morley Lane | 522 yd | |
| Arnies Burgers & Shakes | Arnies Burgers and Shakes, 11A Market Street | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milnsbridge Bowling Club | Bowling Street, Cowlersley | 138 yd | |
| Horse And Groom | 818 Manchester Road, Milnsbridge | 264 yd | |
| Four Horse Shoes | 1 Market Street, Milnsbridge | 524 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 27 Crosland Hill Road, Crosland Moor | 558 yd | |
| The Royal | Royal Hotel, 49 Scar Lane | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowlersley Chinese And Takeaway | 899 Manchester Road, Milnsbridge | 210 yd | |
| Shaheen Indian Takeaway | 29 Market Street, Milnsbridge | 524 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 116 Cowlersley Lane, Cowlersley | 525 yd | |
| Cone Valley | 6 Yates Lane, Milnsbridge | 533 yd | |
| Milnsbridge Pizzeria | 28-30 Market Street, Milnsbridge | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Milnsbridge - Manchester Road PFS | The Co operative Food, Milnsbridge Service Station, 819 Manchester Road | 156 yd | |
| Aldi | Scar Lane, Milnsbridge | 646 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coronation Park PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 160 yd |
| Milnsbridge Scout Hut Manchester Road | 232 yd | |
| The Elms THE ELMS THE ELMS NEW STREET | 275 yd | |
| Jj'S Fitness Fanatics (Closed) Union Mills Union Mills Tanyard Road | health and fitness suite | 650 yd |
| The Gym (Closed) Britannia Road | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Crow Lane Rec CROW LANE RECREATION GROUND CROW LANE RECREATION GROUND CROW LANE | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Crosland Moor Junior School (Closed) Dryclough Road | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Oak Primary Ce (Vc) School DRYCLOUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.