Delph Lane is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD4 7HQ 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 Delph Lane, Huddersfield, HD4 7HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD4 7JY, HD4 7HH, HD4 7HG, HD4 7JZ, HD4 7HE, HD4 7JA, HD4 7JD, HD4 7HJ, HD4 7JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HD4 7HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% 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 | 50.2% | 55.8% | 5.6% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 44.2% | -5.6% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 | 32.8% | 40% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 40% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 11.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 49.5% | 46.2% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 36.5% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 12.8% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 19.3% | 13% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 15.7% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 17% | 1.0% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 37.8% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.6% | 92.9% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 96.9% | 96.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 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 | 95.9% | 96.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Delph Lane was 73.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.1% lower than the Newsome average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Delph Lane has the 31st lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Newsome and the 629th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Delph Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2011-12-15 | £140,258 |
| 7 Delph Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2010-08-31 | £119,522 |
| 9 Delph Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2006-02-10 | £142,805 |
| 17 Delph Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,950 | 2004-12-13 | £193,619 |
| 9 Delph Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2003-10-14 | £146,089 |
HD4 7HQ 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 261 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Infant and Nursery School Netherton Moor Road , Netherton HD4 7JE | - not rated | 322 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Infant and Nursery School Netherton Moor Road , Netherton HD4 7JE | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy Berry Brow I & N School, Birch Road , Berry Brow HD4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Brow Infant and Nursery School Berry Brow I & N School, Birch Road , Berry Brow HD4 7LP | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newsome High School Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Technology College Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honley High School Station Road , Honley HD9 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,194 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 | 3,555 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 3,957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 5,029 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royds Hall Community School Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | - not rated | 3,502 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Almondbury Community School Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8PQ | - not rated | 5,453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honley Preparatory School Dipford House , Queen's Square Business Park HD9 6QZ | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marc Lindsay Sports College Lockwood House , Lockwood Park HD4 6EN | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MPC College Lockwood House , Lockwood Park HD4 6EN | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill: A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction Newsome Road South , Newsome HD4 6JL | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill School Newsome Road South , Newsome HD4 6JL | 4out of 4 | 2,096 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Conservative Club | Netherton And South Crosland Conservative Club, 4 Lightenfield Lane | 354 yd | |
| Toast | 364 Meltham Road, Netherton | 445 yd | |
| Beaumont Arms | 396 Meltham Road, Netherton | 703 yd | |
| Armitage Bridge Cricket Club | Dean Brook Road, Armitage Bridge | 853 yd | |
| Armitage Bridge Monkey Club | Dean Brook Road, Armitage Bridge | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariannas Butties | 308 Meltham Road, Netherton | 300 yd | |
| Netherton Spice Hut | 320 Meltham Road, Netherton | 300 yd | |
| The Netherton Chippy | Netherton Chippy Unit 3, 317 Meltham Road | 331 yd | |
| Chi Chini Pizza Takeaway | 358 Meltham Road, Netherton | 463 yd | |
| Sons of the North | The North Light Gallery Unit 22 F, Brookes Mill | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lightenfield Lane Recreation Ground MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Netherton Village Hall Netherton Village Hall Netherton Village Hall Meltham Road | 324 yd | |
| Hawkroyd Bank Recreation Ground HAWKROYD BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Armitage Bridge Cricket Club ARMITAGE BRIDGE CRICKET CLUB ARMITAGE BRIDGE CRICKET CLUB DEAN BROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Woodfield Park Sports Ground (Closed) Meltham Road | grass pitches | 991 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 159.6 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.