Jackroyd Lane is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD4 6QU 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 Jackroyd Lane, Huddersfield, HD4 6QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD4 6LR, HD4 6JH, HD4 6RZ, HD4 6JE, HD4 6QX, HD4 6NZ, HD4 6RA, HD4 6QZ, HD4 6YL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD4 6QU 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 Jackroyd Lane was 261.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.7% higher than the Newsome average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Jackroyd Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Newsome and the 73rd highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 145.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jackroyd Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £222,200 | 2025-03-21 | £225,576 |
| St. John'S Church Jackroyd Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2024-01-23 | £10,334 |
| 5 Jackroyd Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-08-23 | £228,879 |
| 4 Jackroyd Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2014-11-13 | £231,455 |
| 7 Jackroyd Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £140,500 | 2009-08-11 | £238,026 |
HD4 6QU 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Lodge Nursery School 128a Yews Hill Road , Lockwood HD1 3SP | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Primary School Headfield Road , Newsome HD4 6LU | - not rated | 430 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Headfield Road , Newsome HD4 6LU | - not rated | 430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stile Common Junior School Headfield Road , Newsome HD4 6LU | - not rated | 447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Junior Academy Newsome Junior Academy, Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Junior School Newsome Junior School, Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 629 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome High School Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 839 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Technology College Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | - not rated | 2,156 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Honley High School Station Road , Honley HD9 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lepton Middle School Rowley Lane , Lepton HD8 0JD | - not rated | 5,269 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,611 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 2,396 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 5,089 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almondbury Community School Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8PQ | - not rated | 2,965 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Hall Community School Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | - not rated | 3,176 yd | Foundation school | 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 | - not rated | 441 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill School Newsome Road South , Newsome HD4 6JL | 4out of 4 | 441 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| MPC College Lockwood House , Lockwood Park HD4 6EN | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marc Lindsay Sports College Lockwood House , Lockwood Park HD4 6EN | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 122 yd | |
| Roebuck Home and Garden | 2-4 Ruth Street, Newsome | 210 yd | |
| Kirklees College | Taylor Hill Centre, Close Hill Lane | 768 yd | |
| Scar Cafe | 1A Woodhead Road, Lockwood | 917 yd | |
| Grappolo | 2 Water Street, Lockwood | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clarence | Clarence Hotel, 23 Towngate | 189 yd | |
| Newsome Working Mens Club | St Johns Avenue, Newsome | 210 yd | |
| Victoria Hotel | 105 Jackroyd Lane, Newsome | 236 yd | |
| Fountain Inn | Towngate, Newsome | 295 yd | |
| Hall Bower Club | 53 Hall Bower, Hall Bower | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newsome Fisheries | 195 Newsome Road South, Newsome | 95 yd | |
| Cake N Shake | 7 Church Lane, Newsome | 122 yd | |
| Big Chef | 7 Church Lane, Newsome | 122 yd | |
| Santinos | 1 Stile Common Road, Primrose Hill | 945 yd | |
| Dapur Malaysia (Takeaway) | Dapur Malaysia, 10 Woodhead Road | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newsome Skatepark RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND TUNNACLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 479 yd |
| Hillside Primary School HEADFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Westgate Arena CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Newsome High School And Sports College CASTLE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 866 yd |
| Kingsmith Engineering ALBERT STREET | 1,066 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.