Almondbury Bank is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD5 8HA 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 Almondbury Bank, Huddersfield, HD5 8HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD5 8HD, HD5 8BP, HD5 8EZ, HD5 8BN, HD5 8BS, HD5 8BT, HD5 8BW, HD5 8HB, HD5 8BR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD5 8HA 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 8HA, 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 Almondbury Bank 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.
Almondbury Bank 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Almondbury Bank, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2024-06-28 | £152,123 |
| 53 Almondbury Bank, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2022-06-30 | £165,771 |
| 53 Almondbury Bank, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2020-03-26 | £169,226 |
| 53 Almondbury Bank, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2018-08-31 | £143,050 |
| 69 Almondbury Bank, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-03-16 | £185,451 |
The percentage of student residents living in HD5 8HA 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 | 257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School Lowerhouses Lane , Almondbury HD5 8JY | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Huddersfield) Grosvenor Road , Dalton HD5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School Rawthorpe Lane , Rawthorpe HD5 9NT | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalton School Mayfield Avenue , Dalton HD5 9HN | 3out of 4 | 1,278 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James's School St Helen's Gate , Almondbury HD4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 2,894 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,920 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 3,968 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 | 1,798 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 2,395 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 | 4,034 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 | 748 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate School Southfield Road , Almondbury HD5 8TG | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 2,167 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 | 2,714 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 | 369 yd | |
| Coffee Boy | Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 482 yd | |
| Rica Ribbean T/A Manjaros Restaurant, Unit 2 | Manjaros, Wakefield Road | 569 yd | |
| Subway | 61 Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 818 yd | |
| Cafe 8 | 8 Kings Mill Lane, Huddersfield | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moldgreen Conservative Association | 67 Almondbury Bank, Almondbury | 2 yd | |
| Moldgreen Liberal Club | 311 Old Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 367 yd | |
| The Ivy Green Pub | 329 Wakefield Road, Dalton | 425 yd | |
| Longley Community Sports Club | Longley Road, Lowerhouses | 784 yd | |
| Longley Park Golf Club | Maple Street, Huddersfield | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Murad Takeaway | 285-287 Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 343 yd | |
| Elite Fastfood | 327 Old Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 367 yd | |
| Nadeems' World Cuisine | Nadeems World Cuisine, 3 Broad Lane | 402 yd | |
| Royal Spice | Royal Tandoori House, 7 Broad Lane | 403 yd | |
| Terrys Fish And Chips | 9 Broad Lane, Moldgreen | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 339 Wakefield Road | Dalton, Huddersfield | 448 yd | |
| Lidl | 160 Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 671 yd | |
| Asda | 5 Carr Pit Road, Moldgreen | 933 yd | |
| Iceland | 5 Carr Pit Road, Moldgreen | 933 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Huddersfield) SMITHY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 477 yd |
| Longley Community Sports Club LONGLEY COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB LONGLEY COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB LONGLEY ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 733 yd |
| Longley Park Golf Club MAPLE STREET | golf | 829 yd |
| Woodley School And College Dog Kennel Bank | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Almondbury Cricket Club Almondbury Cricket Club Almondbury Cricket Club Fernside Avenue | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Dram Sports And Community Centre RIDGEWAY | grass pitches | 1,038 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School GROSVENOR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 69.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 69.4% |
| 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 | 72 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.