Ridgeway is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD5 9QN 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 Ridgeway, Huddersfield, HD5 9QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD5 9QP, HD5 9QR, HD5 9QL, HD5 9QW, HD5 9QS, HD5 9NX, HD5 9QU, HD5 9QT, HD5 9QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD5 9QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 51.6% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.1% | 48.4% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 42.2% | 41% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22% | 27.6% | 5.6% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Separated | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 18.3% | 19.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 7.1% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 (63.6%) 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 | 39.3% | 34.9% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -13.5% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 28.7% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 24.8% | 8.1% | 12.7% | 12.1% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 9.3% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 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.
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.2% | 27.8% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 16% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 17% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 20.3% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.9% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
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 | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 6.3% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.5% | 7.5% | -3.0% | 1.0% | 6.5% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.4% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| White | 70.5% | 58.9% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -22.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 76.1% 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 | 82.5% | 76.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 10.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 3.9% | -2.6% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.4% | 74.9% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 12% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 6.6% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 1.2% | -10.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 27.7% | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 12.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridgeway was 136.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.0% lower than the Dalton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ridgeway has the 21st highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Dalton and the 275th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Ridgeway, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2016-01-22 | £126,773 |
| 15 Ridgeway, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2003-06-20 | £205,125 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,659 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 | 235 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School Rawthorpe Lane , Rawthorpe HD5 9NT | 3out of 4 | 424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Grosvenor Road , Dalton HD5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Huddersfield) Grosvenor Road , Dalton HD5 9HU | - not rated | 845 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalton School Mayfield Avenue , Dalton HD5 9HN | 3out of 4 | 973 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 | 2out of 4 | 393 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fartown High School Woodhouse Hall Road , Fartown HD2 1DJ | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deighton High School Deighton Road , Deighton HD2 1JP | - not rated | 2,309 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| King James's School St Helen's Gate , Almondbury HD4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,310 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Battyeford CofE (Controlled) Middle School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | - not rated | 5,036 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 | 2,525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 2,767 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 | 1,838 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Hall Community School Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | - not rated | 4,488 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 | 1,315 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemeade School 12 Bank End Lane , Almondbury HD5 8ES | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate School Southfield Road , Almondbury HD5 8TG | 3out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Community special 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 | 483 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Stadium Way, Huddersfield | 963 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Odeon Cinema, Stadium Way | 963 yd | |
| Royal City Cantonese Restaurant | 313A Old Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 1,004 yd | |
| UK Superbowl | Unit 1, Springbank Works | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalton Hotel | Dalton Hotel, Rawthorpe Lane | 365 yd | |
| Dalton Cricket Club | Dalton Fold Road, Dalton | 501 yd | |
| The Ivy Green Pub | 329 Wakefield Road, Dalton | 853 yd | |
| Black Horse | Black Horse Inn, 15 Briggate | 993 yd | |
| Moldgreen Liberal Club | 311 Old Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Diner | 123 Long Lane, Dalton | 378 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 50A Long Lane, Dalton | 559 yd | |
| Top Chef | 62 Broad Lane, Dalton | 742 yd | |
| Alessio Pizza | Alessions Pizza, 353 Wakefield Road | 822 yd | |
| De Bao Chinese Take Away | 335 Wakefield Road, Dalton | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 192 Long Lane, Dalton | 519 yd | |
| 339 Wakefield Road | Dalton, Huddersfield | 822 yd | |
| Dalton Together Portacabin | Greenfields Family Centre, Dalton Green Lane | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dram Sports And Community Centre RIDGEWAY | grass pitches | 220 yd |
| Nether Hall Learning Campus High School NETHER HALL LEARNING CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL NETHER HALL LEARNING CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL NETHER HALL AVENUE | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Standiforth Recreation Ground (Dalton Playing Fields) WHITE ROSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Edgerton & Dalton Cricket Club DALTON CRICKET CLUB DALTON CRICKET CLUB DALTON FOLD ROAD | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School GROSVENOR ROAD | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Stadium Health & Fitness Club STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 849 yd |
| The John Smith'S Stadium STADIUM WAY | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Dalton School MAYFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Direct Golf (Closed) Stadium Way | golf | 1,008 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.