Lower Hall Road is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD5 0AZ is located in the Almondbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huddersfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lower Hall Road, Huddersfield, HD5 0AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD5 0BN, HD5 0AY, HD5 0BG, HD5 0BE, HD5 0AR, HD5 0AX, HD5 0BY, HD5 0AP, HD5 0BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD5 0AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.6% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 31.5% | 32.2% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 51% | 7.7% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 4% | -6.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 45.3% | 51.6% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 31.9% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 11.8% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around HD5 0AZ this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 7.4% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10.4% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 19.4% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 40.5% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 91.6% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 96.5% | 94.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 94.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 76.7% | 16.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Hall Road was 29.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.1% lower than the Dalton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lower Hall Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Dalton and the 234th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Lower Hall Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-09-08 | £407,675 |
| 20 Lower Hall Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-04-30 | £234,708 |
| 20 Lower Hall Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-04-30 | £234,708 |
| 13 Lower Hall Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-08-30 | £425,686 |
| 22A Lower Hall Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2019-05-08 | £204,525 |
HD5 0AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Education | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton School Mayfield Avenue , Dalton HD5 9HN | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Academy Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8YE | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Huddersfield) Grosvenor Road , Dalton HD5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lepton CofE Primary Academy Station Road , Lepton HD8 0DE | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkheaton Primary School New Road , Kirkheaton HD5 0HR | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King James's School St Helen's Gate , Almondbury HD4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 3out of 4 | 2,385 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,755 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Specialist in Humanities Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 4,944 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 5,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,472 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 | 4,160 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 4,655 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate School Southfield Road , Almondbury HD5 8TG | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 3,515 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 4,419 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill: A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction Newsome Road South , Newsome HD4 6JL | 4out of 4 | 4,815 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HomeSmokeHD5 | The Ashfield, 34 Wakefield Road | 280 yd | |
| Bay Leaf and Beyond | 24 Wakefield Road, Fenay Bridge | 295 yd | |
| Mcdonalds | Gallagher Retail Park, Wakefield Road | 371 yd | |
| Icicles Ltd | 597 Wakefield Road, Waterloo | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lepton Liberal Club | The Ashfield, 34 Wakefield Road | 280 yd | |
| Lascelles Hall Cricket Club | Highfield Lane, Lepton | 315 yd | |
| Beaumont Arms | Church Lane, Kirkheaton | 722 yd | |
| Gawthorpe Working Mens Club | Gawthorpe Lane, Lepton | 738 yd | |
| Waterloo Subs Bowling Club | Wakefield Road, Waterloo | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heggs Sandwich Shop | 33 Wakefield Road, Fenay Bridge | 299 yd | |
| Chippy Booths | Fenay Bridge Road, Fenay Bridge | 640 yd | |
| Mexi Bean Express Huddersfield | Mexi Bean Express Unit 3, 603 Wakefield Road | 700 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza Unit 1, 603 Wakefield Road | 716 yd | |
| Pizza Shack | 601A Wakefield Road, Waterloo | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 2, Gallagher Retail Park | 371 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, Gallagher Retail Park | 371 yd | |
| Morrisons | Penny Lane, Waterloo | 438 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fitness (Huddersfield) WAKEFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 315 yd |
| Lascelles Hall Cricket Club LASCELLES HALL CRICKET CLUB LASCELLES HALL CRICKET CLUB HIGHFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Choice Fitness (Closed) Wakefield Road | health and fitness suite | 857 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 | 128 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.