Butternab Road is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD4 7AZ is located in the Crosland Moor and Netherton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colne Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Butternab Road, Huddersfield, HD4 7AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD4 7BJ, HD4 7BB, HD4 7BR, HD4 7BA, HD4 7AW, HD4 7AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD4 7AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.3% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.7% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HD4 7AZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25% | 24.2% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 65.8% | 5.8% | 44.2% | 21.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 5.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 44% | 59.5% | 15.5% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 44.7% | 30.4% | -14.3% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 6.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 10.8% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 5.8% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 10.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.7% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 21.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 40% | 44.2% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 87.9% | 84.7% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 92.9% | 90.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 91.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6.8% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Butternab Road was 32.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.5% lower than the Newsome average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Butternab Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Newsome and the 257th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Butternab Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2024-08-09 | £307,792 |
| 64 Butternab Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2020-12-04 | £352,318 |
| 68 Butternab Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2018-06-29 | £515,520 |
| 68 Butternab Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2014-08-22 | £396,139 |
| 86 Butternab Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2006-11-20 | £293,431 |
HD4 7AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 45 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Moor Lane , Netherton HD4 7HF | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Infant and Nursery School Netherton Moor Road , Netherton HD4 7JE | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Primary Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak CofE Primary School Dryclough Road , Corsland Moor HD4 5HX | 2out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP | 2out of 4 | 2,542 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honley High School Station Road , Honley HD9 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salendine Nook High School Academy New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | 3out of 4 | 4,399 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,094 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 3,425 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 4,466 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 | 2,909 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 | 1,900 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield Grammar School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 3,249 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 3,527 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 3,692 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 3,702 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Beaumont Park | Beaumont Park Cafe And Visitor Centre, Beaumont Park | 640 yd | |
| Laxmi Restaurant | 158 Woodhead Road, Berry Brow | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armitage Bridge Cricket Club | Dean Brook Road, Armitage Bridge | 604 yd | |
| Armitage Bridge Monkey Club | Dean Brook Road, Armitage Bridge | 604 yd | |
| Toast | 364 Meltham Road, Netherton | 914 yd | |
| Netherton Conservative Club | Netherton And South Crosland Conservative Club, 4 Lightenfield Lane | 917 yd | |
| The Railway Hotel | The Railway, 2 School Lane | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariannas Butties | 308 Meltham Road, Netherton | 780 yd | |
| Netherton Spice Hut | 320 Meltham Road, Netherton | 780 yd | |
| Sons of the North | The North Light Gallery Unit 22 F, Brookes Mill | 810 yd | |
| The Netherton Chippy | Netherton Chippy Unit 3, 317 Meltham Road | 815 yd | |
| Chi Chini Pizza Takeaway | 358 Meltham Road, Netherton | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Park Sports Ground (Closed) Meltham Road | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Armitage Bridge Cricket Club ARMITAGE BRIDGE CRICKET CLUB ARMITAGE BRIDGE CRICKET CLUB DEAN BROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Netherton Village Hall Netherton Village Hall Netherton Village Hall Meltham Road | 785 yd | |
| Lightenfield Lane Recreation Ground MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Hawkroyd Bank Recreation Ground HAWKROYD BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Dryclough Recreation Ground DRYCLOUGH AVE | grass pitches | 1,094 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 | 138.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.