Kilburn Close is in Almondbury, Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD5 8LH is located in the Newsome electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huddersfield. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kilburn Close, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD5 8LJ, HD5 8HZ, HD5 8JB, HD5 8JA, HD5 9AP, HD5 8JD, HD5 9AR, HD5 9AU, HD5 9AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HD5 8LH is primarily male, with 56.4% of the population 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 | 43.2% | 43.6% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 56.8% | 56.4% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
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 8LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 61.8% | 50.5% | -11.3% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 31.4% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 13.3% | 7.3% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 53% | 33.3% | -19.7% | 48.4% | -15.1% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 41.7% | 11.5% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 16.7% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 10.4% | 10.3% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 2.8% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 11.2% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.5% | 28% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 11.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.6% | 43% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 9.5% | 2.7% | -6.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 0% | -8.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| White | 67.4% | 76.6% | 9.2% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 70.9% | 85.5% | 14.6% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 0% | -8.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.3% | 11.8% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 70.2% | 85.5% | 15.3% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 9.1% | 4.5% | -4.6% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 0.9% | -7.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 6.4% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.7% | 37.2% | 15.5% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kilburn Close was 247.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.8% higher than the Dalton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kilburn Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Dalton and the 84th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Kilburn Close, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-06-21 | £200,463 |
| 18 Kilburn Close, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-11-24 | £216,716 |
| 4 Kilburn Close, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-10-21 | £185,130 |
| 29 Kilburn Close, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-08-31 | £214,370 |
| 1 Kilburn Close, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-04-06 | £261,114 |
HD5 8LH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in HD5 8LH 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 | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moldgreen Community Primary School The Avenue , Moldgreen HD5 8AE | 3out of 4 | 522 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 | 763 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School Rawthorpe Lane , Rawthorpe HD5 9NT | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Headfield Road , Newsome HD4 6LU | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Huddersfield) Grosvenor Road , Dalton HD5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James's School St Helen's Gate , Almondbury HD4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,354 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,011 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 3,445 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 | 1,289 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 5,288 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 | 3,541 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 | 318 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 738 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate School Southfield Road , Almondbury HD5 8TG | 3out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill: A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction Newsome Road South , Newsome HD4 6JL | 4out of 4 | 2,290 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 | 197 yd | |
| Rica Ribbean T/A Manjaros Restaurant, Unit 2 | Manjaros, Wakefield Road | 272 yd | |
| Subway | 61 Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 428 yd | |
| Cafe 8 | 8 Kings Mill Lane, Huddersfield | 428 yd | |
| Royal City Cantonese Restaurant | 313A Old Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longley Park Golf Club | Maple Street, Huddersfield | 380 yd | |
| Moldgreen Conservative Association | 67 Almondbury Bank, Almondbury | 528 yd | |
| Moldgreen Liberal Club | 311 Old Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 568 yd | |
| Longley Community Sports Club | Longley Road, Lowerhouses | 603 yd | |
| Table Table | The Aspley, St Andrew's Road | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casciano | 261-263 Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 260 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Pizza Hut, 165 Wakefield Road | 341 yd | |
| Ali Murad Takeaway | 285-287 Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 400 yd | |
| Kebabish | 57 Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 428 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc, 47-49 Wakefield Road | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 160 Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 258 yd | |
| Asda | 5 Carr Pit Road, Moldgreen | 581 yd | |
| Iceland | 5 Carr Pit Road, Moldgreen | 581 yd | |
| 339 Wakefield Road | Dalton, Huddersfield | 786 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Southgate, Huddersfield | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Huddersfield) SMITHY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 187 yd |
| Woodley School And College Dog Kennel Bank | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Longley Park Golf Club MAPLE STREET | golf | 349 yd |
| Iqsa Aspley House FIRTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 621 yd |
| Longley Community Sports Club LONGLEY COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB LONGLEY COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB LONGLEY ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 690 yd |
| University Of Huddersfield Sports Centre (Closed) Queensgate | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 859 yd |
| Team Hud QUEENSGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 915 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 | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.