Brown Royd Avenue is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD5 9QB 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 Brown Royd Avenue, Huddersfield, HD5 9QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD5 9QE, HD5 9NS, HD5 9PS, HD5 9QD, HD5 9QA, HD5 9NR, HD5 9PT, HD5 9NW, HD5 9NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HD5 9QB is primarily male, with 56.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.2% | 43.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -7.5% |
| Male | 55.8% | 56.5% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 7.5% |
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 9QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.8% 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 | 50.5% | 55.8% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 25.4% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -18.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 11.6% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.4% | 35.7% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -12.7% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 29.4% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 19.9% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 14% | 12.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around HD5 9QB this area, 31.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.6% | 31.3% | -16.3% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 11% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 14.8% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 8.8% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 9.3% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 19.2% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7% | 4.9% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 71.5% | 61.9% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 7.6% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, 81.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 81.1% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 12.2% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 80.4% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 2.2% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 27.9% | 13.5% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brown Royd Avenue was 333.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 137.8% higher than the Dalton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brown Royd Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Dalton and the 48th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 203.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 Brown Royd Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-01-27 | £128,857 |
| 201 Brown Royd Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2008-06-23 | £44,196 |
| 165 Brown Royd Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £59,950 | 2004-12-10 | £113,529 |
| 165 Brown Royd Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £36,000 | 2003-01-24 | £110,542 |
HD5 9QB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 274 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School Rawthorpe Lane , Rawthorpe HD5 9NT | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moldgreen Community Primary School The Avenue , Moldgreen HD5 8AE | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Grosvenor Road , Dalton HD5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Huddersfield) Grosvenor Road , Dalton HD5 9HU | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2out of 4 | 286 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fartown High School Woodhouse Hall Road , Fartown HD2 1DJ | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deighton High School Deighton Road , Deighton HD2 1JP | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 2,938 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,806 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Battyeford CofE (Controlled) Middle School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | - not rated | 5,150 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 | 2,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 2,450 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 | 2,280 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Hall Community School Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | - not rated | 4,152 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Directions College Aspley Business Park , Lincoln Street HD1 6RX | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemeade School 12 Bank End Lane , Almondbury HD5 8ES | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Choices 10 Highfield Road , HD1 5LP | - not rated | 2,014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Cafe & Lunch Club | 129 Brown Royd Avenue, Rawthorpe | 232 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Stadium Way, Huddersfield | 499 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Odeon Cinema, Stadium Way | 499 yd | |
| Starbucks Unit J1 | Leeds Road Retail Park, Leeds Road | 597 yd | |
| Burger King Unit H1 | Leeds Road Retail Park, Leeds Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Cricket Club | Dalton Fold Road, Dalton | 450 yd | |
| The Dalton Hotel | Dalton Hotel, Rawthorpe Lane | 586 yd | |
| The Peacock | 392 Leeds Road, Huddersfield | 666 yd | |
| Bradley Mills Cricket And Bowling Club | Barr Street, Huddersfield | 718 yd | |
| The Yorkshire Rose | 217 Leeds Road, Huddersfield | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway Unit J2 | Leeds Road Retail Park, Leeds Road | 597 yd | |
| YOH Burger & Desserts | Yoh Burger And Desserts Unit 4, Mini Park | 738 yd | |
| Lasani | 307 Leeds Road, Huddersfield | 770 yd | |
| Kfc | 499 Leeds Road, Huddersfield | 774 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 50A Long Lane, Dalton | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 192 Long Lane, Dalton | 1,017 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Leeds Road, Huddersfield | 1,028 yd | |
| 339 Wakefield Road | Dalton, Huddersfield | 1,070 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 | 356 yd |
| Stadium Health & Fitness Club STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 370 yd |
| The John Smith'S Stadium STADIUM WAY | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Edgerton & Dalton Cricket Club DALTON CRICKET CLUB DALTON CRICKET CLUB DALTON FOLD ROAD | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Dram Sports And Community Centre RIDGEWAY | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Direct Golf (Closed) Stadium Way | golf | 698 yd |
| The Zone (Huddersfield Community Trust) THE ZONE THE ZONE ST. ANDREWS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 699 yd |
| Bradley Mills Cricket And Bowling Club BRADLEY MILLS CRICKET AND BOWLING CLUB BRADLEY MILLS CRICKET AND BOWLING CLUB BARR STREET | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Huddersfield Town Fc (Canalside Sports Complex) CANALSIDE SPORTS COMPLEX CANALSIDE SPORTS COMPLEX LEEDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 926 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 | 160.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.