Rawthorpe Lane is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD5 9PB is located in the Dalton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huddersfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rawthorpe Lane, Huddersfield, HD5 9PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD5 9PA, HD5 9PE, HD5 9NY, HD5 9QX, HD5 9NZ, HD5 9PG, HD5 9PF, HD5 9QT, HD5 9QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD5 9PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.9% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.1% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 9PB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 46.9% | 46.5% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 35.8% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 8.4% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 45.8% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 30.8% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 16% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 27.8% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 8.8% | -10.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 16.7% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 10.6% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 26% | 12.3% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 11.7% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.6% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 74.5% | 58.9% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -22.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 71.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 71.6% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 11.3% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 9.5% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 72.4% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 12.4% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 3.1% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rawthorpe Lane was 51.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.4% lower than the Dalton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rawthorpe Lane has the 29th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Dalton and the 484th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187 Rawthorpe Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2024-11-29 | £114,995 |
| Dalton Hotel Rawthorpe Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £112,100 | 2021-09-20 | £127,939 |
| 195 Rawthorpe Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2019-08-09 | £107,638 |
| 191 Rawthorpe Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2019-06-21 | £95,982 |
| 191 Rawthorpe Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2010-10-25 | £96,992 |
The percentage of student residents living in HD5 9PB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School Rawthorpe Lane , Rawthorpe HD5 9NT | 3out of 4 | 282 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School Rawthorpe Lane , Rawthorpe HD5 9NT | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Huddersfield) Grosvenor Road , Dalton HD5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalton School Mayfield Avenue , Dalton HD5 9HN | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moldgreen Community Primary School The Avenue , Moldgreen HD5 8AE | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 3out of 4 | 202 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Specialist in Humanities Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 3,012 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James's School St Helen's Gate , Almondbury HD4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 3,256 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 4,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,765 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 2,918 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 | 4,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate School Southfield Road , Almondbury HD5 8TG | 3out of 4 | 2,461 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN | - not rated | 2,695 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School 3 Binham Road , Edgerton HD2 2AP | - not rated | 3,583 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Cafe & Lunch Club | 129 Brown Royd Avenue, Rawthorpe | 413 yd | |
| UK Superbowl | Unit 1, Springbank Works | 829 yd | |
| Mcdonalds | 501 Leeds Road, Huddersfield | 911 yd | |
| Starbucks Unit J1 | Leeds Road Retail Park, Leeds Road | 1,073 yd | |
| Burger King Unit H1 | Leeds Road Retail Park, Leeds Road | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalton Hotel | Dalton Hotel, Rawthorpe Lane | 5 yd | |
| Dalton Cricket Club | Dalton Fold Road, Dalton | 804 yd | |
| Black Horse | Black Horse Inn, 15 Briggate | 848 yd | |
| The Peacock | 392 Leeds Road, Huddersfield | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Diner | 123 Long Lane, Dalton | 664 yd | |
| Kfc | 499 Leeds Road, Huddersfield | 911 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 50A Long Lane, Dalton | 918 yd | |
| Dalton Fisheries | 2 Crossley Lane, Dalton | 928 yd | |
| Subway Unit J2 | Leeds Road Retail Park, Leeds Road | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 192 Long Lane, Dalton | 655 yd | |
| Dalton Together Portacabin | Greenfields Family Centre, Dalton Green Lane | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nether Hall Learning Campus High School NETHER HALL LEARNING CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL NETHER HALL LEARNING CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL NETHER HALL AVENUE | grass pitches | 236 yd |
| Dram Sports And Community Centre RIDGEWAY | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Standiforth Recreation Ground (Dalton Playing Fields) WHITE ROSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Stadium Health & Fitness Club STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 946 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School GROSVENOR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| The John Smith'S Stadium STADIUM WAY | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 103 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.