Ashes Lane is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD4 6TE 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 Ashes Lane, Huddersfield, HD4 6TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD4 6PR, HD4 6PW, HD4 6TF, HD4 6PP, HD4 6PS, HD4 6PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HD4 6TE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 52.3% | 48.4% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 51.6% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 32.7% | 37.4% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 43.5% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 9.5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 7.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 40.1% | 47.6% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 29.4% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14.9% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 18.4% | 18.2% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 9.1% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 17% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 36% | 0.1% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.2% | 85.3% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 95.7% | 90.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 90.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashes Lane was 145.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.0% higher than the Dalton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashes Lane has the 23rd highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Dalton and the 262nd highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Ashes Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £520 | 2023-11-03 | £535 |
| 3 Ashes Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2022-11-08 | £473,724 |
| 151 Ashes Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2017-09-08 | £678,116 |
| 3 Ashes Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2008-03-20 | £375,350 |
| 154 Ashes Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £246,543 | 2007-10-03 | £367,075 |
HD4 6TE 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School Lowerhouses Lane , Almondbury HD5 8JY | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Headfield Road , Newsome HD4 6LU | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School Longcroft , Almondbury HD5 8XW | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Junior School Newsome Junior School, Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | 2out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moldgreen Community Primary School The Avenue , Moldgreen HD5 8AE | 3out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Community 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 | 1,625 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James's School St Helen's Gate , Almondbury HD4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honley High School Station Road , Honley HD9 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,748 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 3,235 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 3out of 4 | 3,315 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkburton Middle School Turnshaws Avenue , Kirkburton HD8 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 5,268 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,079 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 2,933 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 | 4,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill: A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction Newsome Road South , Newsome HD4 6JL | 4out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate School Southfield Road , Almondbury HD5 8TG | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 2,792 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almondbury Wesleyan Cricket Club | Kaye Lane, Almondbury | 366 yd | |
| Hall Bower Cricket Club | Hall Bower Lane, Hall Bower | 787 yd | |
| Victoria Hotel | 105 Jackroyd Lane, Newsome | 955 yd | |
| Longley Community Sports Club | Longley Road, Lowerhouses | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Flavours | Natural Flavour, 144A Lowerhouses Lane | 843 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Almondbury Wesleyans Cricket Club Kaye Lane | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Newsome Skatepark RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND TUNNACLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Longley Community Sports Club LONGLEY COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB LONGLEY COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB LONGLEY ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,007 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.