Benomley Road is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD5 8NJ is located in the Almondbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huddersfield. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Benomley Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD5 8LS, HD5 8DG, HD5 8XZ, HD5 8LX, HD5 8LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD5 8NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.4% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.6% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HD5 8NJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% 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 | 21.3% | 19.4% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.8% | 58.9% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 10.1% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 48.3% | 46.8% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 36.1% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 12.1% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 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 8NJ this area, 9.7% 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 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 9.7% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 6.9% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 8.9% | -9.0% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 19.4% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 46.4% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.2% | 95.3% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 97.7% | 97.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 96.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 76.7% | 16.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25% | 37.2% | -12.2% |
| Christian | 70.7% | 46.2% | 24.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Benomley Road was 94.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.3% higher than the Almondbury average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Benomley Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Almondbury and the 484th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Benomley Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-12-10 | £294,490 |
| 101 Benomley Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2021-09-23 | £476,191 |
| 109 Benomley Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-12-11 | £437,602 |
| 101 Benomley Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2018-09-10 | £457,363 |
| 101 Benomley Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2015-08-04 | £420,131 |
HD5 8NJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HD5 8NJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Lodge Nursery School 128a Yews Hill Road , Lockwood HD1 3SP | - not rated | 3,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School Longcroft , Almondbury HD5 8XW | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School Lowerhouses Lane , Almondbury HD5 8JY | - not rated | 655 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowerhouses CofE Primary School Lowerhouses Lane , Almondbury HD5 8JY | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Almondbury Junior School Southfield Road , Almondbury HD5 8TG | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside Infant and Nursery School Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8YE | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Community 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 | 1,091 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James's School St Helen's Gate , Almondbury HD4 6SG | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | 3out of 4 | 2,586 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 2out of 4 | 2,678 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome High School Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 2,812 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lepton Middle School Rowley Lane , Lepton HD8 0JD | - not rated | 3,383 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkburton Middle School Turnshaws Avenue , Kirkburton HD8 0TJ | - not rated | 4,757 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkburton Middle School Turnshaws Avenue , Kirkburton HD8 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 4,757 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 3,180 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almondbury Community School Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8PQ | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Hall Community School Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | - not rated | 4,612 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemeade School 12 Bank End Lane , Almondbury HD5 8ES | - not rated | 926 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate School Southfield Road , Almondbury HD5 8TG | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions College Aspley Business Park , Lincoln Street HD1 6RX | - not rated | 2,060 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| T & Cake Ltd | T And Cake, 91 Northgate | 550 yd | |
| Bengal Aroma | 93-95 Northgate, Almondbury | 636 yd | |
| The Barn at the Woolpack | The Woolpack, 19 Westgate | 701 yd | |
| Ambrys | 131 Northgate, Almondbury | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almondbury Bowling Club | Westgate, Almondbury | 606 yd | |
| Almondbury Wesleyan Cricket Club | Kaye Lane, Almondbury | 627 yd | |
| Longley Community Sports Club | Longley Road, Lowerhouses | 693 yd | |
| Radcliffe Arms | 59 Westgate, Almondbury | 701 yd | |
| Almondbury Conservative Club | 17 Westgate, Almondbury | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imyz Peri Peri | 99 Town End, Almondbury | 542 yd | |
| Sharkeys Fish Bar | 5 Southfield Road, Almondbury | 592 yd | |
| Red Chilli Almondbury | 3 Southfield Road, Almondbury | 592 yd | |
| Top Chef | 87 Westgate, Almondbury | 643 yd | |
| Natural Flavours | Natural Flavour, 144A Lowerhouses Lane | 707 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Almondbury Wesleyans Cricket Club Kaye Lane | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Almondbury Rec ALMONDBURY RECREATION GROUND ALMONDBURY RECREATION GROUND CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Longley Community Sports Club LONGLEY COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB LONGLEY COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB LONGLEY ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 537 yd |
| Almondbury Cricket Club Almondbury Cricket Club Almondbury Cricket Club Fernside Avenue | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Almondbury Sports Centre ALMONDBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FERNSIDE CENTRE ALMONDBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FERNSIDE CENTRE FERNSIDE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,057 yd |
| King James' School ST. HELENS GATE | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 116.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.