Standiforth Lane is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD5 9SD 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 Standiforth Lane, Huddersfield, HD5 9SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD5 9JN, HD5 9LR, HD5 9LL, HD5 9SE, HD5 9LW, HD5 9LN, HD5 9LP, HD5 9SG, HD5 9SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD5 9SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.9% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46% | 48.1% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 9SD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 41.2% | 45% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 35.7% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 5% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 41.4% | 46.1% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 32% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 15% | 13.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 8% | 5.9% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 20.7% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 10% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 14.7% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 10.4% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16.1% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 25.4% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 6.7% | 3.7% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 5.5% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 79.1% | 73.3% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 91.7% | 84.2% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 84.2% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 10.3% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Standiforth Lane was 100.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.1% lower than the Dalton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Standiforth Lane has the 33rd highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Dalton and the 448th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookland Standiforth Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-05-20 | £464,545 |
| 8 Standiforth Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-01-10 | £257,494 |
| 4 Standiforth Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2015-03-13 | £375,948 |
| 8 Standiforth Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2007-09-07 | £240,649 |
| 4 Standiforth Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2002-09-30 | £363,111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Grosvenor Road , Dalton HD5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 372 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Huddersfield) Grosvenor Road , Dalton HD5 9HU | - not rated | 372 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalton School Mayfield Avenue , Dalton HD5 9HN | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalton Junior School Mayfield Avenue , Dalton HD5 9HN | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalton Infant and Nursery School Dalton Green Lane , Dalton HD5 9HN | - not rated | 522 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 | 866 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fartown High School Woodhouse Hall Road , Fartown HD2 1DJ | - not rated | 2,375 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James's School St Helen's Gate , Almondbury HD4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James's School St Helen's Gate , Almondbury HD4 6SG | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Community 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 | 3,846 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Battyeford CofE (Controlled) Middle School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | - not rated | 5,136 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 | 2,618 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 2,992 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 | 1,369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Hall Community School Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | - not rated | 4,711 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemeade School 12 Bank End Lane , Almondbury HD5 8ES | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions College Aspley Business Park , Lincoln Street HD1 6RX | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate School Southfield Road , Almondbury HD5 8TG | 3out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 1,943 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal City Cantonese Restaurant | 313A Old Wakefield Road, Moldgreen | 890 yd | |
| Caribbean Cafe & Lunch Club | 129 Brown Royd Avenue, Rawthorpe | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ivy Green Pub | 329 Wakefield Road, Dalton | 707 yd | |
| The Dalton Hotel | Dalton Hotel, Rawthorpe Lane | 720 yd | |
| The Stag | 456 Wakefield Road, Dalton | 767 yd | |
| Dalton Cricket Club | Dalton Fold Road, Dalton | 788 yd | |
| Black Horse | Black Horse Inn, 15 Briggate | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Diner | 123 Long Lane, Dalton | 136 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 50A Long Lane, Dalton | 522 yd | |
| Mammas Cafe | 515 Wakefield Road, Dalton | 628 yd | |
| Chef King | 513 Wakefield Road, Dalton | 628 yd | |
| Alessio Pizza | Alessions Pizza, 353 Wakefield Road | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 192 Long Lane, Dalton | 190 yd | |
| Dalton Together Portacabin | Greenfields Family Centre, Dalton Green Lane | 521 yd | |
| 339 Wakefield Road | Dalton, Huddersfield | 668 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School GROSVENOR ROAD | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Dram Sports And Community Centre RIDGEWAY | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Standiforth Recreation Ground (Dalton Playing Fields) WHITE ROSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Dalton School MAYFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Nether Hall Learning Campus High School NETHER HALL LEARNING CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL NETHER HALL LEARNING CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL NETHER HALL AVENUE | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Choice Fitness (Closed) Wakefield Road | health and fitness suite | 1,074 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.