Stead Lane is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD5 0JP 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 Stead Lane, Huddersfield, HD5 0JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD5 0JW, HD5 0JN, HD5 0JJ, HD5 0JH, HD5 0EY, HD5 0DT, HD5 0EU, HD5 0JL, HD5 0DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HD5 0JP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.6% | 49.8% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.2% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 0JP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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 | 15.4% | 24.9% | 9.5% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.3% | 58.1% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 7.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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% | 45.4% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 37.5% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 13.7% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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% | 13.7% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 9% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 13.3% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.8% | 9.4% | -1.4% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 17.3% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 35.3% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.5% | 92.2% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 98.9% | 96.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 96.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stead Lane was 34.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.9% lower than the Dalton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stead Lane has the 18th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Dalton and the 284th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Stead Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-02-14 | £289,848 |
| 6 Stead Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-12-12 | £335,077 |
| 19 Stead Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-11-01 | £439,688 |
| 4 Stead Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2021-12-22 | £405,824 |
| 4 Stead Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2020-06-19 | £354,923 |
HD5 0JP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HD5 0JP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | - not rated | 761 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalton School Mayfield Avenue , Dalton HD5 9HN | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Huddersfield) Grosvenor Road , Dalton HD5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School Rawthorpe Lane , Rawthorpe HD5 9NT | 3out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Academy Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8YE | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,874 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,872 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James's School St Helen's Gate , Almondbury HD4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 3,363 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Specialist in Humanities Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 3,843 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , WF14 9PH | 1out of 4 | 4,258 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,291 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 4,563 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 | 2,512 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 3,455 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 3,615 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 4,333 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 4,591 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 | 49 yd | |
| Spangled Bull | 10 Bankfield Lane, Kirkheaton | 246 yd | |
| Yeaton Cask | 4 Town Road, Kirkheaton | 424 yd | |
| Kirkheaton Conservative Club | 10 Town Road, Kirkheaton | 424 yd | |
| Beaumont Arms | Church Lane, Kirkheaton | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Road Fisheries | 3 New Road, Kirkheaton | 384 yd | |
| Kirkheaton Spice/Noodle House | NoodleHouse, 2 Moorside Road | 587 yd | |
| Enthaice Thai Takeaway | Enthaice Takeaway, 7 Heaton Moor Road | 795 yd | |
| Jusfood | 5 Heaton Moor Road, Kirkheaton | 795 yd | |
| Dalton Fisheries | 2 Crossley Lane, Dalton | 843 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bankfield Rec BANKFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 125 yd |
| Kirklees Field BANKFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 199 yd |
| Kirkheaton Cricket Club BANKFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Stoney Ford Bar Croft | grass pitches | 619 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 221.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.