Grasscroft is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD5 8XG 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 Grasscroft, Huddersfield, HD5 8XG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD5 8XF, HD4 6SD, HD5 8XL, HD5 8XQ, HD5 8UH, HD5 8XB, HD5 8UN, HD5 8HQ, HD5 8XJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HD5 8XG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 54% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 46% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 8XG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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 | 39.6% | 42.4% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 33% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 21.3% | 17.3% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 2.6% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 40.8% | 40.3% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 46.5% | 39.4% | -7.1% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 13.7% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 19.8% | 14.4% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 8.2% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 14.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 36.6% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 89% | 92.9% | 3.9% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 95.2% | 97.3% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 97.3% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.8% | 37.2% | 16.6% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grasscroft was 52.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.5% lower than the Almondbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Grasscroft has the 39th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Almondbury and the 494th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Grasscroft, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2014-08-04 | £169,350 |
| 11 Grasscroft, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2010-11-16 | £140,667 |
| 11 Grasscroft, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2010-11-16 | £140,667 |
| 9 Grasscroft, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2009-09-08 | £265,055 |
| 13 Grasscroft, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2008-02-01 | £178,879 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 319 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Academy Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8YE | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School Lowerhouses Lane , Almondbury HD5 8JY | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moldgreen Community Primary School The Avenue , Moldgreen HD5 8AE | 3out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Huddersfield) Grosvenor Road , Dalton HD5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 384 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 3,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 3out of 4 | 3,114 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honley High School Station Road , Honley HD9 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,762 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,583 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 4,046 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 | 3,105 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 3,891 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 | 5,313 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 854 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 2,713 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 | 2,860 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 3,695 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barn at the Woolpack | The Woolpack, 19 Westgate | 138 yd | |
| Ambrys | 131 Northgate, Almondbury | 281 yd | |
| Bengal Aroma | 93-95 Northgate, Almondbury | 367 yd | |
| T & Cake Ltd | T And Cake, 91 Northgate | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radcliffe Arms | 59 Westgate, Almondbury | 138 yd | |
| Almondbury Conservative Club | 17 Westgate, Almondbury | 138 yd | |
| The Woolpack | 19 Westgate, Almondbury | 138 yd | |
| Almondbury Bowling Club | Westgate, Almondbury | 249 yd | |
| Almondbury Liberal Club | 4 Thorpe Lane, Almondbury | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Chef | 87 Westgate, Almondbury | 178 yd | |
| Imyz Peri Peri | 99 Town End, Almondbury | 636 yd | |
| Sharkeys Fish Bar | 5 Southfield Road, Almondbury | 675 yd | |
| Red Chilli Almondbury | 3 Southfield Road, Almondbury | 675 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King James' School ST. HELENS GATE | grass pitches | 271 yd |
| Almondbury Rec ALMONDBURY RECREATION GROUND ALMONDBURY RECREATION GROUND CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Almondbury Community School Key Stage 2 Centre (Closed) Southfield Road | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Almondbury Cricket Club Almondbury Cricket Club Almondbury Cricket Club Fernside Avenue | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Almondbury Wesleyans Cricket Club Kaye Lane | grass pitches | 998 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 | 1,093 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 | 5.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 5.3% |
| 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 | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.