Southlands is in Kirkheaton, Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD5 0JU 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 Southlands, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield, HD5 0JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD5 0QE, HD5 0JA, HD5 0JD, HD5 0HY, HD5 0NJ, HD5 0JB, HD5 0HR, HD5 0HP, HD5 0EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HD5 0JU 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 0JU 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 Southlands was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.7% lower than the Dalton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southlands has the 11th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Dalton and the 190th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Southlands, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,500 | 2022-11-18 | £232,406 |
| 12 Southlands, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2022-10-21 | £181,362 |
| 26 Southlands, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-10-14 | £282,360 |
| 6 Southlands, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-08-25 | £182,847 |
| 7 Southlands, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2021-11-26 | £299,332 |
HD5 0JU 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 | - not rated | 372 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalton School Mayfield Avenue , Dalton HD5 9HN | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Huddersfield) Grosvenor Road , Dalton HD5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,894 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 | 1,934 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School Rawthorpe Lane , Rawthorpe HD5 9NT | 3out of 4 | 2,263 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,583 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Specialist in Humanities Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 3,426 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James's School St Helen's Gate , Almondbury HD4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 3,810 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mirfield Free Grammar Kitson Hill Road , WF14 9EZ | 2out of 4 | 3,931 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 | 4,397 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 4,578 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 | 2,949 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 3,678 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 3,728 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 4,094 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 4,355 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spangled Bull | 10 Bankfield Lane, Kirkheaton | 325 yd | |
| Yeaton Cask | 4 Town Road, Kirkheaton | 387 yd | |
| Kirkheaton Conservative Club | 10 Town Road, Kirkheaton | 387 yd | |
| Kirkheaton Cricket And Bowling Club | Bankfield Lane, Kirkheaton | 450 yd | |
| Blacksmiths Arms | 106 Heaton Moor Road, Kirkheaton | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Road Fisheries | 3 New Road, Kirkheaton | 231 yd | |
| Kirkheaton Spice/Noodle House | NoodleHouse, 2 Moorside Road | 489 yd | |
| Enthaice Thai Takeaway | Enthaice Takeaway, 7 Heaton Moor Road | 624 yd | |
| Jusfood | 5 Heaton Moor Road, Kirkheaton | 625 yd | |
| Dalton Fisheries | 2 Crossley Lane, Dalton | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoney Ford Bar Croft | grass pitches | 121 yd |
| Kirkheaton Cricket Club BANKFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| Bankfield Rec BANKFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Kirklees Field BANKFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 454 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 | 223.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.