Barcroft is in Kirkheaton, Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD5 0HY 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 Barcroft, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield, HD5 0HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD5 0HZ, HD5 0HR, HD5 0JA, HD5 0JX, HD5 0QE, HD5 0NJ, HD5 0HF, HD5 0JY, HD5 0JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HD5 0HY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 48.9% | 49.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 HD5 0HY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 25.7% | 29.8% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.2% | 54.5% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 58.8% | 55.4% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 35.2% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 6.8% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 8% | 11.8% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 8.6% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 14.9% | -7.3% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 7.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.2% | 22% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 31.8% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 97.4% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 97.7% | 98.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 98.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 76.7% | 17.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barcroft was 16.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.5% lower than the Dalton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barcroft has the 5th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Dalton and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Barcroft, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2022-08-26 | £134,770 |
| 20 Barcroft, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-08-08 | £247,232 |
| 22 Barcroft, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2015-08-21 | £301,130 |
| 16 Barcroft, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2015-03-27 | £266,726 |
| 21 Barcroft, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2015-02-09 | £273,080 |
HD5 0HY 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkheaton Primary School New Road , Kirkheaton HD5 0HR | 3out of 4 | 133 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkheaton Primary School New Road , Kirkheaton HD5 0HR | - not rated | 133 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Hopton CofE (Controlled) First School Hopton Hall Lane , Hopton WF14 8HP | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalton School Mayfield Avenue , Dalton HD5 9HN | 3out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalton Junior School Mayfield Avenue , Dalton HD5 9HN | - not rated | 2,040 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deighton High School Deighton Road , Deighton HD2 1JP | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fartown High School Woodhouse Hall Road , Fartown HD2 1DJ | - not rated | 2,685 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,685 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 3,430 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battyeford CofE (Controlled) Middle School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | - not rated | 3,011 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lepton Middle School Rowley Lane , Lepton HD8 0JD | - not rated | 4,204 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellhouse Middle School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | - not rated | 4,487 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,623 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 4,785 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almondbury Community School Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8PQ | - not rated | 2,990 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fields Rise School Fields Rise , Kirkeaton HD5 0LZ | - not rated | 370 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemeade School 12 Bank End Lane , Almondbury HD5 8ES | - not rated | 3,001 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate School Southfield Road , Almondbury HD5 8TG | 3out of 4 | 3,165 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pivot Academy Technology House, Alexandra Court , HD2 1GN | - not rated | 3,277 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions College Aspley Business Park , Lincoln Street HD1 6RX | - not rated | 3,410 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeaton Cask | 4 Town Road, Kirkheaton | 473 yd | |
| Kirkheaton Conservative Club | 10 Town Road, Kirkheaton | 473 yd | |
| Spangled Bull | 10 Bankfield Lane, Kirkheaton | 496 yd | |
| Kirkheaton Cricket And Bowling Club | Bankfield Lane, Kirkheaton | 656 yd | |
| Blacksmiths Arms | 106 Heaton Moor Road, Kirkheaton | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Road Fisheries | 3 New Road, Kirkheaton | 362 yd | |
| Kirkheaton Spice/Noodle House | NoodleHouse, 2 Moorside Road | 504 yd | |
| Jusfood | 5 Heaton Moor Road, Kirkheaton | 565 yd | |
| Enthaice Thai Takeaway | Enthaice Takeaway, 7 Heaton Moor Road | 565 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoney Ford Bar Croft | grass pitches | 112 yd |
| Kirkheaton Cricket Club BANKFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Bankfield Rec BANKFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Kirklees Field BANKFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 676 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 | 174.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.