South Avenue, Cowlersley, Huddersfield, HD4 5UP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HD4 5UP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.1%	55.9%	-0.2%	51.0%	4.9%
Male	43.9%	44.1%	0.2%	49.0%	-4.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around HD4 5UP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	40.3%	53.7%	13.4%	37.9%	15.8%
Married: Opposite sex	34%	28.9%	-5.1%	44.2%	-15.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Separated	3%	4.4%	1.4%	2.2%	2.2%
Divorced	14.2%	9.6%	-4.6%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	8.6%	2.2%	-6.4%	6.1%	-3.9%

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	43.4%	44.6%	1.2%	48.4%	-3.8%
Good health	31.5%	35.6%	4.1%	33.6%	2.0%
Fair health	15.6%	12.1%	-3.5%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	6.9%	5.4%	-1.5%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	2.5%	2.3%	-0.2%	1.2%	1.1%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.7%	25.2%	-9.5%	18.2%	7.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.8%	18.1%	1.3%	9.6%	8.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.3%	19.6%	4.3%	13.4%	6.2%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	4.4%	1.0%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	14.8%	4.4%	16.9%	-2.1%
Degree or Similar	11.9%	15.6%	3.7%	33.8%	-18.2%
Other	7.5%	2.2%	-5.3%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% 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%
Pakistani	6%	8.3%	2.3%	2.7%	5.6%
Other Asian	1.5%	2.1%	0.6%	1.6%	0.5%
Black African	3.7%	3.9%	0.2%	2.5%	1.4%
Black Caribbean	2%	2.1%	0.1%	1.0%	1.1%
Other Black	1.7%	0.5%	-1.2%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	2.7%	2.1%	-0.6%	0.8%	1.3%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	5.7%	6.2%	0.5%	0.9%	5.3%
Mixed Other	1.5%	0.8%	-0.7%	0.8%	0.0%
White	72%	73.4%	1.4%	81.4%	-8.0%
Roma	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Other	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.7% 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	87.3%	89.7%	2.4%	83.2%	6.5%
European Union	2.5%	2.6%	0.1%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	2.7%	2.6%	-0.1%	2.7%	-0.1%
Middle East and Asia	5.2%	2.8%	-2.4%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%	1.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.6%	90.7%	4.1%	83.2%	7.5%
10+ Years	0.2%	6.7%	6.5%	9.8%	-3.1%
5-10 Years	1.7%	1.8%	0.1%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	5.2%	0.3%	-4.9%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	6.2%	0.5%	-5.7%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	64.1%	76.7%	-12.6%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
No passport held	32.8%	13.5%	19.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.1%	37.2%	14.9%
Christian	31%	46.2%	-15.2%
Muslim	13.1%	6.5%	6.6%
Sikh	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	2.3%	6.0%	-3.7%

Safety

Is South Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Avenue was 113.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.8% higher than the Golcar average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

South Avenue has the 32nd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Golcar and the 368th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,300

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in HD4 5UP, 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 9/10 (very 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 South Avenue are based on 72 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kirklees.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for South Avenue, Cowlersley, Huddersfield, HD4 5UP

Estimated Average Property Prices for HD4 5UP

Average Price
£118,478

Semi-Detached
£114,881

Terraced
£119,785

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for South Avenue

Average Price
£138,741

Semi-Detached
£144,789

Terraced
£132,654

Detached
£174,749

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£69,834

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on South AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
46 South Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£158,000	2025-11-20	£156,703
3 South Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£90,000	2025-05-16	£93,239
12 South Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2025-03-21	£133,415
4 South Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£90,000	2023-12-15	£98,322
24 South Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£101,000	2022-04-08	£118,433

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HD4 5UP

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in HD4 5UP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	72
Part-Time Employee	37
Retired	30
Student (economically inactive)	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	26
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	20
Unemployed	15
Other	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	23
Manufacturing	20
Transport and storage	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Construction	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Education	6
Other	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Information and communication	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	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	2,821 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cowlersley Primary School Main Avenue , Cowlersley HD4 5US	- not rated	171 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy Main Avenue , Cowlersley HD4 5US	3out of 4	171 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School Church Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5TA	3out of 4	1,001 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wellhouse Junior and Infant School Lower Wellhouse , Golcar HD7 4ES	3out of 4	1,306 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School Crow Lane , Milnsbridge HD3 4QT	3out of 4	1,356 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP	- not rated	1,129 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP	3out of 4	1,129 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Moor End Technology College Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA	- not rated	1,895 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA	4out of 4	1,895 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Royds Hall, A Share Academy Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA	3out of 4	2,146 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL	- not rated	2,647 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES	- not rated	3,696 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD	- not rated	3,923 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 Community School Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA	- not rated	2,148 yd	Foundation school	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	2,587 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St David's School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX	- not rated	2,731 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marc Lindsay Sports College Lockwood House , Lockwood Park HD4 6EN	- not rated	2,893 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
MPC College Lockwood House , Lockwood Park HD4 6EN	- not rated	3,002 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edgerton College 7 Edgerton Road , Edgerton HD1 5RA	- not rated	3,766 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bodyrockerz Cafe	78 New Street, Milnsbridge	894 yd
The Thirsty Gardener	Colne Valley Garden Centre, Scar Lane	963 yd
Early Birds Cafe	730 Manchester Road, Milnsbridge	1,059 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Broad Oak Cricket And Athletic Club	Broad Oak, Cowlersley Lane	726 yd
Broadoak W.M.C.	73 Broad Oak, Cowlersley Lane	726 yd
Milnsbridge Bowling Club	Bowling Street, Cowlersley	820 yd
Th Alma	Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite	848 yd
Horse And Groom	818 Manchester Road, Milnsbridge	851 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Harry Heywoods Fish And Chips	403-405 Manchester Road, Linthwaite	328 yd
Hong Kong Takeaway	116 Cowlersley Lane, Cowlersley	394 yd
Cowlersley Chinese And Takeaway	899 Manchester Road, Milnsbridge	833 yd
Junction Fisheries	402 Scar Lane, Golcar	941 yd
Hing Loon	161A Scar Lane, Milnsbridge	960 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda Express Milnsbridge - Manchester Road PFS	The Co operative Food, Milnsbridge Service Station, 819 Manchester Road		916 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Gym (Closed) Britannia Road	health and fitness suite	662 yd
Broad Oak Cricket Club BROAD OAK	grass pitches	890 yd
Crosland Heath Golf Club FELKS STILE ROAD FELKS STILE ROAD BLACKMOORFOOT ROAD	golf	898 yd
The Elms THE ELMS THE ELMS NEW STREET		912 yd
Coronation Park PARK ROAD	grass pitches	943 yd
Milnsbridge Scout Hut Manchester Road		995 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	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%

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	67.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	125.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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