Field Head is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD5 0JH 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 Field Head, Huddersfield, HD5 0JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD5 0JN, HD5 0JW, HD5 0JL, HD5 0JP, HD5 0JJ, HD5 0JG, HD5 0EZ, HD5 0DB, HD5 0JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HD5 0JH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.1% of the population 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 | 56.9% | 57.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 6.1% |
| Male | 43.1% | 42.9% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -6.1% |
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 | 32.1% | 36.2% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 42.4% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 9.2% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 8.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 50.6% | 52.2% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 30.5% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.5% | 21.5% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 6.1% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 15.4% | -6.9% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.8% | 7.5% | -1.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 21.9% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 27.2% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 6.5% | 0.4% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.3% | 95.2% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 97.4% | 98.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97.8% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Field Head was 35.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.9% lower than the Dalton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Field Head has the 18th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Dalton and the 301st lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Field Head, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-07-26 | £156,489 |
| 8 Field Head, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2019-04-04 | £91,196 |
| 23A Field Head, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-11-21 | £412,741 |
| 23 Field Head, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2006-12-19 | £152,468 |
| 23 Field Head, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,950 | 2003-01-31 | £198,491 |
HD5 0JH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkheaton Primary School New Road , Kirkheaton HD5 0HR | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkheaton Primary School New Road , Kirkheaton HD5 0HR | - not rated | 669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalton School Mayfield Avenue , Dalton HD5 9HN | 3out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalton Junior School Mayfield Avenue , Dalton HD5 9HN | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalton Infant and Nursery School Dalton Green Lane , Dalton HD5 9HN | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Community 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deighton High School Deighton Road , Deighton HD2 1JP | - not rated | 2,694 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fartown High School Woodhouse Hall Road , Fartown HD2 1DJ | - not rated | 2,947 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,947 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James's School St Helen's Gate , Almondbury HD4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 3,470 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,455 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lepton Middle School Rowley Lane , Lepton HD8 0JD | - not rated | 3,625 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellhouse Middle School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | - not rated | 4,840 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 | 4,430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 4,695 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 | 2,481 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 | 459 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemeade School 12 Bank End Lane , Almondbury HD5 8ES | - not rated | 2,575 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate School Southfield Road , Almondbury HD5 8TG | 3out of 4 | 2,624 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions College Aspley Business Park , Lincoln Street HD1 6RX | - not rated | 3,236 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 3,597 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkheaton Cricket And Bowling Club | Bankfield Lane, Kirkheaton | 66 yd | |
| Spangled Bull | 10 Bankfield Lane, Kirkheaton | 141 yd | |
| Yeaton Cask | 4 Town Road, Kirkheaton | 332 yd | |
| Kirkheaton Conservative Club | 10 Town Road, Kirkheaton | 332 yd | |
| Beaumont Arms | Church Lane, Kirkheaton | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Road Fisheries | 3 New Road, Kirkheaton | 275 yd | |
| Kirkheaton Spice/Noodle House | NoodleHouse, 2 Moorside Road | 498 yd | |
| Enthaice Thai Takeaway | Enthaice Takeaway, 7 Heaton Moor Road | 704 yd | |
| Jusfood | 5 Heaton Moor Road, Kirkheaton | 704 yd | |
| Dalton Fisheries | 2 Crossley Lane, Dalton | 902 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bankfield Rec BANKFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 143 yd |
| Kirklees Field BANKFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 219 yd |
| Kirkheaton Cricket Club BANKFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Stoney Ford Bar Croft | grass pitches | 515 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.