Longley Road is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD5 8JL is located in the Newsome electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huddersfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Longley Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD5 8HR, HD5 8HW, HD5 8HX, HD5 8JJ, HD5 8HP, HD5 8HT, HD5 8JR, HD5 8HN, HD5 8HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD5 8JL 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 | 50.3% | 50.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.2% | -0.5% | 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 vicinity of HD5 8JL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61% 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 | 20.1% | 26.3% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.6% | 61% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 16.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 55.5% | 54.2% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 34.7% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 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.
In the area around HD5 8JL this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 8.4% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 6.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 9.6% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 8% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 19.9% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.4% | 45% | -1.4% | 33.8% | 11.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 7.5% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.7% | 85.1% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 97.1% | 94.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 94.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.6% | 76.7% | 18.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longley Road was 95.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.3% lower than the Dalton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longley Road has the 34th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Dalton and the 486th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Longley Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,110 | 2024-04-25 | £317,895 |
| 5 Longley Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-10-16 | £218,072 |
| 29 Longley Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-01-14 | £402,058 |
| 29 Longley Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-01-14 | £419,414 |
| 41 Longley Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2021-11-03 | £366,276 |
HD5 8JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School Lowerhouses Lane , Almondbury HD5 8JY | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moldgreen Community Primary School The Avenue , Moldgreen HD5 8AE | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School Longcroft , Almondbury HD5 8XW | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Academy Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8YE | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Huddersfield) Grosvenor Road , Dalton HD5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King James's School St Helen's Gate , Almondbury HD4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 3out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 2,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,356 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 3,657 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 | 1,670 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 | 3,929 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 | 435 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate School Southfield Road , Almondbury HD5 8TG | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 2,188 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 | 2,263 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Boy | Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 606 yd | |
| Rica Ribbean T/A Manjaros Restaurant, Unit 2 | Manjaros, Wakefield Road | 707 yd | |
| Royal City Cantonese Restaurant | 313A Old Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 791 yd | |
| Cafe 8 | 8 Kings Mill Lane, Huddersfield | 893 yd | |
| Subway | 61 Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longley Community Sports Club | Longley Road, Lowerhouses | 294 yd | |
| Moldgreen Conservative Association | 67 Almondbury Bank, Almondbury | 496 yd | |
| Moldgreen Liberal Club | 311 Old Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 786 yd | |
| Longley Park Golf Club | Maple Street, Huddersfield | 838 yd | |
| The Ivy Green Pub | 329 Wakefield Road, Dalton | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Flavours | Natural Flavour, 144A Lowerhouses Lane | 437 yd | |
| Casciano | 261-263 Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 659 yd | |
| Ali Murad Takeaway | 285-287 Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 667 yd | |
| Elite Fastfood | 327 Old Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 786 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Pizza Hut, 165 Wakefield Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 160 Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 727 yd | |
| 339 Wakefield Road | Dalton, Huddersfield | 930 yd | |
| Asda | 5 Carr Pit Road, Moldgreen | 1,050 yd | |
| Iceland | 5 Carr Pit Road, Moldgreen | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longley Community Sports Club LONGLEY COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB LONGLEY COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB LONGLEY ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 258 yd |
| Woodley School And College Dog Kennel Bank | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Huddersfield) SMITHY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 595 yd |
| Longley Park Golf Club MAPLE STREET | golf | 806 yd |
| Almondbury Wesleyans Cricket Club Kaye Lane | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Almondbury Cricket Club Almondbury Cricket Club Almondbury Cricket Club Fernside Avenue | grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
| Iqsa Aspley House FIRTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,069 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 | 186 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.