Saxton Place is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD5 8TH 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 Saxton Place, Huddersfield, HD5 8TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD5 8TL, HD5 8TJ, HD5 8TS, HD5 8TN, HD5 8TR, HD5 8TW, HD5 8TT, HD5 8TQ, HD5 8TZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD5 8TH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.3% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.4% | 40.9% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 36.3% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 12.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 5.7% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 39.9% | 43.2% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 30.5% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 14.4% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 26.8% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 8.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 14.2% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.9% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 18.4% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 21.1% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2.6% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 82.1% | 84.3% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 92.2% | 92% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 92.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.6% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saxton Place was 158.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.3% higher than the Almondbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Saxton Place has the 8th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Almondbury and the 217th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Saxton Place, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-06-01 | £165,495 |
| 23 Saxton Place, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £88,950 | 2016-09-23 | £134,868 |
| 23 Saxton Place, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2014-04-11 | £116,262 |
| 3 Saxton Place, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2009-08-14 | £168,933 |
| 23 Saxton Place, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2004-06-25 | £148,170 |
HD5 8TH 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill View Academy Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8YE | - not rated | 457 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School Longcroft , Almondbury HD5 8XW | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalton School Mayfield Avenue , Dalton HD5 9HN | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Huddersfield) Grosvenor Road , Dalton HD5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School Lowerhouses Lane , Almondbury HD5 8JY | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 939 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 3out of 4 | 2,536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 3,789 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,045 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honley High School Station Road , Honley HD9 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 4,689 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkburton Middle School Turnshaws Avenue , Kirkburton HD8 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 4,141 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 | 3,322 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 3,995 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 94 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 2,093 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 2,778 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill: A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction Newsome Road South , Newsome HD4 6JL | 4out of 4 | 3,568 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 3,772 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Aroma | 93-95 Northgate, Almondbury | 739 yd | |
| Ambrys | 131 Northgate, Almondbury | 745 yd | |
| T & Cake Ltd | T And Cake, 91 Northgate | 761 yd | |
| The Barn at the Woolpack | The Woolpack, 19 Westgate | 899 yd | |
| Icicles Ltd | 597 Wakefield Road, Waterloo | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almondbury Liberal Club | 4 Thorpe Lane, Almondbury | 451 yd | |
| Almondbury Cricket Club | Fernside Avenue, Almondbury | 743 yd | |
| Radcliffe Arms | 59 Westgate, Almondbury | 899 yd | |
| Almondbury Conservative Club | 17 Westgate, Almondbury | 899 yd | |
| The Woolpack | 19 Westgate, Almondbury | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharkeys Fish Bar | 5 Southfield Road, Almondbury | 711 yd | |
| Red Chilli Almondbury | 3 Southfield Road, Almondbury | 711 yd | |
| Imyz Peri Peri | 99 Town End, Almondbury | 754 yd | |
| Ho Wah | 636 Wakefield Road, Waterloo | 950 yd | |
| New Spice House | Oakland Garage, 630A Wakefield Road | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Penny Lane, Waterloo | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Almondbury Community School Key Stage 2 Centre (Closed) Southfield Road | grass pitches | 175 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 | 524 yd |
| Almondbury Cricket Club Almondbury Cricket Club Almondbury Cricket Club Fernside Avenue | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| King James' School ST. HELENS GATE | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Choice Fitness (Closed) Wakefield Road | health and fitness suite | 947 yd |
| Almondbury Rec ALMONDBURY RECREATION GROUND ALMONDBURY RECREATION GROUND CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Total Fitness (Huddersfield) WAKEFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 202.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.