Beckside Gardens is in Waterloo, Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD5 8RS is located in the Almondbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huddersfield. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beckside Gardens, Waterloo, Huddersfield, HD5 8RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD5 8RR, HD5 8RP, HD8 0BB, HD5 8RW, HD8 0BU, HD5 8RL, HD5 8RH, HD8 0FZ, HD8 0FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD5 8RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 8RS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% 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 | 28.4% | 29% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 57.5% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (93.6%) 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 | 62.4% | 60.6% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 33% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 6.4% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 8RS this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 9.4% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 6.9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.4% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 22.3% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.8% | 41.1% | -1.7% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 89.9% | 88.1% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 95.5% | 93.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 94.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beckside Gardens was 26.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.4% lower than the Dalton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beckside Gardens has the 9th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Dalton and the 196th lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Beckside Gardens, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-08-09 | £357,384 |
| 3 Beckside Gardens, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,500 | 2015-10-01 | £378,155 |
| 17 Beckside Gardens, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2009-08-12 | £152,472 |
| 15 Beckside Gardens, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £231,950 | 2007-05-09 | £359,876 |
| 1 Beckside Gardens, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2004-10-29 | £339,220 |
HD5 8RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 5,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lepton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School Station Road , Lepton HD8 0DE | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lepton CofE Primary Academy Station Road , Lepton HD8 0DE | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Almondbury Junior School Southfield Road , Almondbury HD5 8TG | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside Infant and Nursery School Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8YE | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Academy Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8YE | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,539 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James's School St Helen's Gate , Almondbury HD4 6SG | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 2out of 4 | 2,934 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fartown High School Woodhouse Hall Road , Fartown HD2 1DJ | - not rated | 4,398 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,398 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,724 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkburton Middle School Turnshaws Avenue , Kirkburton HD8 0TJ | - not rated | 3,711 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkburton Middle School Turnshaws Avenue , Kirkburton HD8 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,711 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Battyeford CofE (Controlled) Middle School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | - not rated | 5,455 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 4,194 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 4,814 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 | 1,218 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate School Southfield Road , Almondbury HD5 8TG | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemeade School 12 Bank End Lane , Almondbury HD5 8ES | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fields Rise School Fields Rise , Kirkeaton HD5 0LZ | - not rated | 2,621 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions College Aspley Business Park , Lincoln Street HD1 6RX | - not rated | 3,335 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HomeSmokeHD5 | The Ashfield, 34 Wakefield Road | 555 yd | |
| Bay Leaf and Beyond | 24 Wakefield Road, Fenay Bridge | 773 yd | |
| Mcdonalds | Gallagher Retail Park, Wakefield Road | 922 yd | |
| Icicles Ltd | 597 Wakefield Road, Waterloo | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenay Bridge | 241 Penistone Road, Fenay Bridge | 381 yd | |
| Harveys Bar Kitchen | 1 Penistone Road, Fenay Bridge | 381 yd | |
| Lepton Liberal Club | The Ashfield, 34 Wakefield Road | 555 yd | |
| Lascelles Hall Cricket Club | Highfield Lane, Lepton | 703 yd | |
| Gawthorpe Working Mens Club | Gawthorpe Lane, Lepton | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippy Booths | Fenay Bridge Road, Fenay Bridge | 256 yd | |
| Heggs Sandwich Shop | 33 Wakefield Road, Fenay Bridge | 822 yd | |
| New Spice House | Oakland Garage, 630A Wakefield Road | 1,003 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza Unit 1, 603 Wakefield Road | 1,018 yd | |
| Mexi Bean Express Huddersfield | Mexi Bean Express Unit 3, 603 Wakefield Road | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Penny Lane, Waterloo | 468 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 2, Gallagher Retail Park | 922 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, Gallagher Retail Park | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fitness (Huddersfield) WAKEFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 643 yd |
| Lepton C E (Vc) Junior Infant & Nursery School STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Lascelles Hall Cricket Club LASCELLES HALL CRICKET CLUB LASCELLES HALL CRICKET CLUB HIGHFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Almondbury Community School Key Stage 2 Centre (Closed) Southfield Road | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Choice Fitness (Closed) Wakefield Road | health and fitness suite | 1,061 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 | 127.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.