Victoria Street is in Moldgreen, Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD5 8AR is located in the Almondbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huddersfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Victoria Street, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD5 8AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD5 8AN, HD5 8HE, HD5 8AU, HD5 8HB, HD5 8AY, HD5 8AL, HD5 8AE, HD5 8AB, HD5 8AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD5 8AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HD5 8AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.7% 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 | 56.5% | 62.7% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 24.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 16.5% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -27.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 12.3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 44.1% | 42.7% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 38.3% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 13.7% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 22.6% | 11.7% | -10.9% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 9.9% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 11.7% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.4% | 28.6% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 11.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 31% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 90% | 80.6% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 90% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 90% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 90.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.4% | 37.2% | 18.2% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Street was 264.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.9% higher than the Dalton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Victoria Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Dalton and the 71st highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 165.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Victoria Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2022-04-11 | £111,907 |
| 14 Victoria Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2021-07-14 | £145,011 |
| 16 Victoria Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2017-08-24 | £116,655 |
| 24 Victoria Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2013-02-04 | £121,026 |
| 24 Victoria Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2009-05-27 | £117,335 |
The percentage of student residents living in HD5 8AR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moldgreen Community Primary School The Avenue , Moldgreen HD5 8AE | 3out of 4 | 48 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School Rawthorpe Lane , Rawthorpe HD5 9NT | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School Lowerhouses Lane , Almondbury HD5 8JY | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Huddersfield) Grosvenor Road , Dalton HD5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,182 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 | 1,247 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James's School St Helen's Gate , Almondbury HD4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,718 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 2,923 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 3,898 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 | 1,663 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royds Hall, A Share Academy Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | 1out of 4 | 3,870 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate School Southfield Road , Almondbury HD5 8TG | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill: A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction Newsome Road South , Newsome HD4 6JL | 4out of 4 | 2,756 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal City Cantonese Restaurant | 313A Old Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 148 yd | |
| Coffee Boy | Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 347 yd | |
| Rica Ribbean T/A Manjaros Restaurant, Unit 2 | Manjaros, Wakefield Road | 403 yd | |
| Subway | 61 Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 645 yd | |
| Cafe 8 | 8 Kings Mill Lane, Huddersfield | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moldgreen Liberal Club | 311 Old Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 144 yd | |
| Moldgreen Conservative Association | 67 Almondbury Bank, Almondbury | 236 yd | |
| The Ivy Green Pub | 329 Wakefield Road, Dalton | 281 yd | |
| Longley Park Golf Club | Maple Street, Huddersfield | 720 yd | |
| Table Table | The Aspley, St Andrew's Road | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Murad Takeaway | 285-287 Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 130 yd | |
| Elite Fastfood | 327 Old Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 144 yd | |
| Nadeems' World Cuisine | Nadeems World Cuisine, 3 Broad Lane | 197 yd | |
| Royal Spice | Royal Tandoori House, 7 Broad Lane | 198 yd | |
| Terrys Fish And Chips | 9 Broad Lane, Moldgreen | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 339 Wakefield Road | Dalton, Huddersfield | 317 yd | |
| Lidl | 160 Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 527 yd | |
| Asda | 5 Carr Pit Road, Moldgreen | 738 yd | |
| Iceland | 5 Carr Pit Road, Moldgreen | 738 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Southgate, Huddersfield | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Huddersfield) SMITHY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 348 yd |
| Longley Park Golf Club MAPLE STREET | golf | 698 yd |
| Woodley School And College Dog Kennel Bank | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Longley Community Sports Club LONGLEY COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB LONGLEY COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB LONGLEY ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 901 yd |
| Dram Sports And Community Centre RIDGEWAY | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Iqsa Aspley House FIRTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 945 yd |
| Edgerton & Dalton Cricket Club DALTON CRICKET CLUB DALTON CRICKET CLUB DALTON FOLD ROAD | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| University Of Huddersfield Sports Centre (Closed) Queensgate | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,079 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School GROSVENOR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 108.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.