North Hill Drive is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD5 0EH is located in the Dalton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huddersfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Hill Drive, Huddersfield, HD5 0EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD5 0EE, HD5 0ED, HD5 0EA, HD5 0EJ, HD5 0EN, HD5 0EL, HD5 0EQ, HD5 0DR, HD5 0DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD5 0EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 51.1% | -3.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 45% | 48.9% | 3.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 HD5 0EH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.6% 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 | 20.1% | 18.9% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.1% | 62.6% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 18.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 4.6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 13.9% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.7% | 40.7% | -10.0% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 40.3% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 14.1% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 12.4% | 12.2% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 5% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 11.8% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.6% | 8.8% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.8% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 42.4% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 94.7% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 99.6% | 98.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 98.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Hill Drive was 68.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.9% lower than the Dalton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Hill Drive has the 40th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Dalton and the 643rd lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 North Hill Drive, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-01-31 | £276,776 |
| 1 North Hill Drive, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2019-05-31 | £332,545 |
| 3 North Hill Drive, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-08-30 | £291,229 |
| 1 North Hill Drive, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2016-09-27 | £324,163 |
| 14 North Hill Drive, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2016-08-05 | £242,547 |
HD5 0EH 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HD5 0EH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 120 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkheaton Primary School New Road , Kirkheaton HD5 0HR | - not rated | 926 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalton School Mayfield Avenue , Dalton HD5 9HN | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Huddersfield) Grosvenor Road , Dalton HD5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Academy Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8YE | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School Rawthorpe Lane , Rawthorpe HD5 9NT | 3out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 3out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,213 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James's School St Helen's Gate , Almondbury HD4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 3,296 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , WF14 9PH | 1out of 4 | 4,151 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Specialist in Humanities Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 4,173 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 5,449 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 | 4,510 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 4,825 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 | 2,468 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 3,610 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 3,834 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 4,592 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 4,810 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkheaton Cricket And Bowling Club | Bankfield Lane, Kirkheaton | 376 yd | |
| Spangled Bull | 10 Bankfield Lane, Kirkheaton | 450 yd | |
| Beaumont Arms | Church Lane, Kirkheaton | 486 yd | |
| Yeaton Cask | 4 Town Road, Kirkheaton | 516 yd | |
| Kirkheaton Conservative Club | 10 Town Road, Kirkheaton | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Road Fisheries | 3 New Road, Kirkheaton | 581 yd | |
| Kirkheaton Spice/Noodle House | NoodleHouse, 2 Moorside Road | 626 yd | |
| Enthaice Thai Takeaway | Enthaice Takeaway, 7 Heaton Moor Road | 814 yd | |
| Jusfood | 5 Heaton Moor Road, Kirkheaton | 815 yd | |
| Dalton Fisheries | 2 Crossley Lane, Dalton | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bankfield Rec BANKFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| Kirklees Field BANKFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Kirkheaton Cricket Club BANKFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Stoney Ford Bar Croft | grass pitches | 882 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.