Thorpe Lane is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD5 8TL 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 Thorpe Lane, Huddersfield, HD5 8TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD5 8TH, HD5 8TJ, HD5 8TN, HD5 8TW, HD5 8TZ, HD5 8TS, HD5 8TR, HD5 8TT, HD5 8UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD5 8TL 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 Thorpe Lane was 126.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.4% higher than the Almondbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thorpe Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Almondbury and the 316th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Thorpe Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-05-17 | £160,719 |
| 95 Thorpe Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2012-07-27 | £154,550 |
| 95 Thorpe Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2009-07-03 | £102,066 |
| 93 Thorpe Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £91,950 | 2006-09-14 | £149,248 |
| 95 Thorpe Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £28,500 | 2000-07-05 | £121,488 |
HD5 8TL 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Lodge Nursery School 128a Yews Hill Road , Lockwood HD1 3SP | - not rated | 4,439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almondbury Junior School Southfield Road , Almondbury HD5 8TG | - not rated | 236 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside Infant and Nursery School Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8YE | - not rated | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Academy Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8YE | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School Longcroft , Almondbury HD5 8XW | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalton School Mayfield Avenue , Dalton HD5 9HN | 3out of 4 | 1,350 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 | 957 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James's School St Helen's Gate , Almondbury HD4 6SG | - not rated | 957 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 2out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | 3out of 4 | 3,935 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fartown High School Woodhouse Hall Road , Fartown HD2 1DJ | - not rated | 4,143 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,252 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkburton Middle School Turnshaws Avenue , Kirkburton HD8 0TJ | - not rated | 4,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkburton Middle School Turnshaws Avenue , Kirkburton HD8 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 4,010 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 | 3,487 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 4,156 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 | 517 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 | 235 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemeade School 12 Bank End Lane , Almondbury HD5 8ES | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions College Aspley Business Park , Lincoln Street HD1 6RX | - not rated | 2,737 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 2,940 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | 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 | 790 yd | |
| Ambrys | 131 Northgate, Almondbury | 792 yd | |
| T & Cake Ltd | T And Cake, 91 Northgate | 815 yd | |
| The Barn at the Woolpack | The Woolpack, 19 Westgate | 943 yd | |
| Icicles Ltd | 597 Wakefield Road, Waterloo | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almondbury Liberal Club | 4 Thorpe Lane, Almondbury | 503 yd | |
| Almondbury Cricket Club | Fernside Avenue, Almondbury | 796 yd | |
| Fenay Bridge | 241 Penistone Road, Fenay Bridge | 911 yd | |
| Harveys Bar Kitchen | 1 Penistone Road, Fenay Bridge | 911 yd | |
| Radcliffe Arms | 59 Westgate, Almondbury | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharkeys Fish Bar | 5 Southfield Road, Almondbury | 767 yd | |
| Red Chilli Almondbury | 3 Southfield Road, Almondbury | 767 yd | |
| Imyz Peri Peri | 99 Town End, Almondbury | 811 yd | |
| Ho Wah | 636 Wakefield Road, Waterloo | 938 yd | |
| New Spice House | Oakland Garage, 630A Wakefield Road | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Penny Lane, Waterloo | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Almondbury Community School Key Stage 2 Centre (Closed) Southfield Road | grass pitches | 232 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 | 567 yd |
| Almondbury Cricket Club Almondbury Cricket Club Almondbury Cricket Club Fernside Avenue | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Choice Fitness (Closed) Wakefield Road | health and fitness suite | 938 yd |
| King James' School ST. HELENS GATE | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Total Fitness (Huddersfield) WAKEFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,020 yd |
| Almondbury Rec ALMONDBURY RECREATION GROUND ALMONDBURY RECREATION GROUND CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.