Hill Top, Clayton West, Huddersfield, HD8 9NU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HD8 9NU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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	57.1%	53%	-4.1%	51.0%	2.0%
Male	42.9%	47%	4.1%	49.0%	-2.0%

Partnership Status

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	24.8%	34.1%	9.3%	37.9%	-3.8%
Married: Opposite sex	50.9%	43.2%	-7.7%	44.2%	-1.0%
Married: Same sex	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	0.9%	1.8%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	11.7%	12.7%	1.0%	9.1%	3.6%
Widowed	10.4%	7.3%	-3.1%	6.1%	1.2%

Health

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	48.4%	44.8%	-3.6%	48.4%	-3.6%
Good health	28.4%	28%	-0.4%	33.6%	-5.6%
Fair health	17.3%	19%	1.7%	12.7%	6.3%
Bad health	4.8%	6.3%	1.5%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	1%	1.9%	0.9%	1.2%	0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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	31.5%	22.7%	-8.8%	18.2%	4.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.3%	12%	-3.3%	9.6%	2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.4%	16.4%	2.0%	13.4%	3.0%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	6.2%	3.0%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	14.7%	4.3%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	23.9%	25.8%	1.9%	33.8%	-8.0%
Other	1.4%	2.2%	0.8%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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)
Other Black	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
White	100%	96.3%	-3.7%	81.4%	14.9%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.5% 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	98.3%	98.5%	0.2%	83.2%	15.3%
European Union	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	6.1%	-5.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.7%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	98.5%	0.2%	83.2%	15.3%
10+ Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	9.8%	-8.3%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.9%	76.7%	0.2%
No passport held	23.1%	13.5%	9.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.9%	37.2%	2.7%
Christian	52.2%	46.2%	6.0%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Hill Top Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Top was 104.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.4% higher than the Denby Dale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hill Top has the 10th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Denby Dale and the 421st highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,600

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in HD8 9NU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hill Top are based on 27 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kirklees.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Hill Top, Clayton West, Huddersfield, HD8 9NU

Estimated Average Property Prices for HD8 9NU

Average Price
£328,088

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£249,428

Detached
£721,385

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hill Top

Average Price
£261,233

Semi-Detached
£269,676

Terraced
£237,901

Detached
£740,769

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hill TopStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Hill Top, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2023-04-28	£249,104
1 Hill Top, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£230,000	2020-08-28	£313,296
3 Hill Top, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£180,000	2019-04-18	£264,763
5 Hill Top, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£124,995	2014-11-27	£204,008
3 Hill Top, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£110,000	2004-08-26	£216,221

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HD8 9NU

Employment

HD8 9NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	69
Retired	65
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Other	12
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	27
Manufacturing	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Construction	16
Education	10
Administrative and support service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Transport and storage	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Denby Dale Nursery School Wakefield Road , Denby Dale HD8 8RX	- not rated	3,781 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kaye's First and Nursery School Holmfield , Clayton West HD8 9LZ	- not rated	418 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kaye's Academy Holmfield , Clayton West HD8 9LZ	3out of 4	418 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Scissett Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Wakefield Road , Scissett HD8 9HR	- not rated	1,137 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Scissett Church of England Academy Wakefield Road , Scissett HD8 9HR	- not rated	1,137 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Skelmanthorpe Academy Elm Street , Skelmanthorpe HD8 9DZ	3out of 4	2,652 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shelley College, A Share Academy Huddersfield Road , Shelley HD8 8NL	- not rated	4,033 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shelley College - A Specialist Centre for Science Huddersfield Road , Shelley HD8 8NL	- not rated	4,033 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Darton College Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF	- not rated	4,493 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Darton Academy Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF	3out of 4	4,534 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Scissett Middle School Wakefield Road , Scissett HD8 9JX	- not rated	1,367 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Scissett Middle School Wakefield Road , Scissett HD8 9JX	3out of 4	1,367 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Edan Court School Edan Court, Colliers Way , Clayton West HD8 9TR	- not rated	1,339 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nortonthorpe Hall School Busker Lane , Scissett HD8 9JU	- not rated	1,492 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Joseph Norton Academy Busker Lane , Scissett HD8 9JU	3out of 4	1,492 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Denby Grange School Off Stocksmoor Rd , Midgley WF4 4JG	- not rated	5,383 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cafe	Whistlestop Valley Ltd, Park Mill Way		828 yd
Valentinos	145 Wakefield Road, Scissett		1,030 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nortonthorpe Sports Club	Springfield Avenue, Clayton West	719 yd
Clayton West Cricket Club	Back Lane, Clayton West	903 yd
Scissett Wmc	Scissett Club Ltd, 118 Wakefield Road	925 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Clayton west Fisheries Ltd	13 High Street, Clayton West	416 yd
Mustang Cafe And Takeaway	118A Wakefield Road, Scissett	925 yd
G.K.I.	Gki Fish And Chips, 153 Wakefield Road	1,029 yd
Bread and Butter	Bread And Butter, 135A Wakefield Road	1,029 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	108-112 Wakefield Road, Scissett		925 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Nortonthorpe Sports Club GARDEN HOUSE GARDEN HOUSE LOWER COMMON LANE	grass pitches	766 yd
Scissett Baths & Fitness Centre WAKEFIELD ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	892 yd
Scissett Working Mens Club WAKEFIELD ROAD		925 yd
Sunnymead Recreation Ground SUNNYMEAD	grass pitches	1,050 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	87.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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	12.5%

Download Speed

Median download speed	28.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	28.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	33.32 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	33.32 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	6.55 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.