Lower Quarry Road is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD5 0RR is located in the Ashbrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huddersfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lower Quarry Road, Huddersfield, HD5 0RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD5 0RD, HD5 0RJ, HD5 0RP, HD5 0RT, HD2 1XF, HD2 1XD, HD2 1XQ, HD5 0RU, HD2 1XG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HD5 0RR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 48.1% | 48.1% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.9% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HD5 0RR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49% | 52% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 26.2% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 12.7% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 44.8% | 41.9% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 36.2% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 17.4% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 20.9% | 19.5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 12.1% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 10% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 19% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 28.6% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.5% | 81.1% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 94.4% | 90.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 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 | 94.1% | 90.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 6.8% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Quarry Road was 226.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.3% higher than the Brighouse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lower Quarry Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Brighouse and the 80th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 126.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Lower Quarry Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-03-28 | £99,435 |
| 24 Lower Quarry Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-11-17 | £230,664 |
| 30 Lower Quarry Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-12-16 | £175,793 |
| 5 Lower Quarry Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-09-02 | £124,371 |
| 7 Lower Quarry Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2022-06-20 | £66,978 |
HD5 0RR 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas CE (VC) Primary School Sherwood Avenue , Bradley HD2 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CE Academy Deighton Road , Deighton HD2 1JP | 3out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | 3out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy Bradley Boulevard , Sheepridge HD2 1EA | - not rated | 2,378 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkheaton Primary School New Road , Kirkheaton HD5 0HR | - not rated | 2,470 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic College Specialist in Humanities Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mirfield Free Grammar Kitson Hill Road , WF14 9EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , WF14 9PH | 1out of 4 | 3,575 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 3out of 4 | 3,604 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybank School Roe Head , Far Common Road WF14 0DQ | 4out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | 4out of 4 | 4,444 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Henry Smith School Boothroyd , HD6 3JW | 4out of 4 | 4,883 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pivot Acadmey Rawfolds Way , Cleckheaton BD19 5LJ | - not rated | 5,012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forever Blessed Cafe | 1 Brooks Yard, Bradley | 365 yd | |
| Mamas and Papas | Mamas And Papas Warehouse, Colne Bridge Road | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Cross Inn Kitchen | White Cross Inn, 2 Bradley Road | 150 yd | |
| The White Cross | White Cross Inn, 2 Bradley Road | 150 yd | |
| Bradley & Colnebridge WMC | 19 Colne Bridge Road, Colne Bridge | 240 yd | |
| The Royal And Ancient | 19 Dalton Bank Road, Colne Bridge | 839 yd | |
| Mirfield Rifle Club | 119 Paul Lane, Colne Bridge | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Chicken Shop | 940 Leeds Road, Bradley | 307 yd | |
| Lova Grill House | 48-50 Bradley Road, Bradley | 319 yd | |
| Fillins Sandwich Bar | 1 Oak Road, Bradley | 500 yd | |
| Edward's Fish & Chip Kitchen Ltd | Unit 1, 862 Leeds Road | 549 yd | |
| Flames Balti and Pizza Base | 13-14 Copthorne Square, Bradley | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 862 Leeds Road, Bradley | 549 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley Park WILTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 86.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.