Hillside Crescent is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD4 6LY is located in the Newsome electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huddersfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillside Crescent, Huddersfield, HD4 6LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD4 6LT, HD4 6LP, HD4 6LZ, HD4 6LS, HD4 6LX, HD4 6LU, HD4 6NA, HD4 6QX, HD4 6LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD4 6LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 51.3% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 45.2% | 48.7% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 38.3% | 41.2% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 45.1% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 6.4% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 3.4% | -6.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 43% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 46.9% | 42.7% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 9.1% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11.5% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 22% | 18% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 7.8% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 17% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 6.3% | -1.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 20.4% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 29.6% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 6.8% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.7% | 75.3% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 97.9% | 92.1% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 91.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside Crescent was 247.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% higher than the Newsome average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillside Crescent has the 3rd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Newsome and the 85th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 152.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Hillside Crescent, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £214,250 | 2023-08-08 | £237,595 |
| 1 Hillside Crescent, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £114,999 | 2022-06-15 | £120,660 |
| 7 Hillside Crescent, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-04-08 | £293,373 |
| 33 Hillside Crescent, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-03-04 | £253,943 |
| 35 Hillside Crescent, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-02-17 | £254,218 |
HD4 6LY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Primary School Headfield Road , Newsome HD4 6LU | - not rated | 112 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Junior School Newsome Junior School, Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | 2out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School Mount Street , Lockwood HD1 3QP | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Brow Infant and Nursery School Berry Brow I & N School, Birch Road , Berry Brow HD4 7LP | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School Lowerhouses Lane , Almondbury HD5 8JY | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 848 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Honley High School Station Road , Honley HD9 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James's School St Helen's Gate , Almondbury HD4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,926 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 3out of 4 | 3,429 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 4,879 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 | 2,967 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill: A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction Newsome Road South , Newsome HD4 6JL | 4out of 4 | 713 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield Grammar School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 2,990 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Kitchen | 5 Church Lane, Newsome | 296 yd | |
| Roebuck Home and Garden | 2-4 Ruth Street, Newsome | 324 yd | |
| 5Sport | Unit 18, Albert Mills | 860 yd | |
| Kirklees College | Taylor Hill Centre, Close Hill Lane | 867 yd | |
| Scar Cafe | 1A Woodhead Road, Lockwood | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Hotel | 105 Jackroyd Lane, Newsome | 358 yd | |
| The Clarence | Clarence Hotel, 23 Towngate | 380 yd | |
| Newsome Working Mens Club | St Johns Avenue, Newsome | 449 yd | |
| Fountain Inn | Towngate, Newsome | 518 yd | |
| Newsome Football Club | Cross Lane, Primrose Hill | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake N Shake | 7 Church Lane, Newsome | 296 yd | |
| Big Chef | 7 Church Lane, Newsome | 296 yd | |
| Newsome Fisheries | 195 Newsome Road South, Newsome | 343 yd | |
| Santinos | 1 Stile Common Road, Primrose Hill | 651 yd | |
| Indie Eats | 22 Newsome Road, Newsome | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newsome Skatepark RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND TUNNACLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Hillside Primary School HEADFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| Westgate Arena CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Kingsmith Engineering ALBERT STREET | 899 yd | |
| Huddersfield Weightlifting Club Garden Street | 1,086 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 | 157.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.