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HD5 0BS

Wakefield Road

Almondbury

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Overview

Postcode HD5 0BS is located in a major urban area, within the Almondbury ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Kirkheaton area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kirkheaton is £59,326 per year. The nearest station is Deighton, about 1.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Kirkheaton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,209 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Kirkheaton has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Kirkheaton is £59,326 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 285 ft away from HD5 0BS.

Flood risk

Low

Kirkheaton near HD5 0BS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Deighton located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
505
Population density
2,017.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
44.64(+410%)
Violence and sexual offences
30.63(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.19(-36%)
Other theft
7.88(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.88(-8%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
430
85.15%
Other White
14
2.77%
Indian
13
2.57%
Other
11
2.18%
Pakistani
9
1.78%
Total population: 505

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
34.59%
No qualifications
86
20.24%
Level 3 (A level)
64
15.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
12.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
8.71%
Total 16+ residents: 425

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
81
42.19%
Owns outright
52
27.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
50
26.04%
Other social rented
4
2.08%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.56%
Total households: 192

Property prices in Almondbury

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)231
Typical range (middle 50%)£157K – £295K

Based on 231 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Almondbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £1,310,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Almondbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached62£361,250£287
Semi-Detached70£200,000£240
Terraced90£155,000£195
Flats9£125,000£147

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Almondbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Almondbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242,000£216,500£142,000£99,500
2017£282,500£90,000£148,000£113,500
2018£262,500£91,250£152,000£115,000
2019£313,500£86,500£147,000£116,500
2020£295,000£84,500£163,750£115,000
2021£325,000£100,000£172,000£129,000
2022£350,000£170,000£188,500£142,500
2023£346,500£162,500£182,750£135,000
2024£300,000£135,000£210,000£145,000
2025£339,999£116,750£201,000£150,000
2026£447,500£157,000£206,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Almondbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Almondbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£238£159£128
2017£183£151£171£140
2018£211£149£181£153
2019£212£153£179£145
2020£233£131£183£151
2021£240£160£195£170
2022£258£209£219£188
2023£258£262£222£175
2024£269£137£228£197
2025£278£162£240£197
2026£314£168£238£200
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Almondbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Almondbury in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD5 0BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD5 0BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 2025Tandem Works, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 0ANOtherFreehold£680,000
26 Jun 202659, Waterloo Road, Huddersfield, HD5 0AFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£223,000
29 Sept 202534, Waterloo Road, Huddersfield, HD5 0AFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£210,000
04 Jun 202632, Quarry Lane, Huddersfield, HD5 0ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
27 Mar 202636, Penistone Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8QTTerracedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the HD5 0BS postcode area, located within Kirkheaton, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HD5 0BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryHill View AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.7 miPrimaryDalton SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HD5 0BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HD5 0BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAldiWakefield Road, Waterloo, Huddersfield, HD5 0BSWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miMorrisonsPenny Lane, Waterloo, Huddersfield, HD5 8QWWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HD5 0BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Alan Longstaff

Almondbury - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Harpreet Uppal

Huddersfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictKirkleesE08000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyHuddersfieldE14001297
WardAlmondburyE05008558
ParishKirkburtonE04012086
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)KirkheatonE02002302
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 032DE01011200
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2010-09-01

Frequently asked questions about HD5 0BS

Is HD5 0BS (Kirkheaton) safe?

The area around HD5 0BS records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near HD5 0BS?

The median sale price around HD5 0BS in Kirkheaton is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 231 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HD5 0BS?

There are 4 schools close to HD5 0BS, including Hill View Academy (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy and Dalton School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HD5 0BS?

HD5 0BS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,209 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HD5 0BS (Kirkheaton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Huddersfield covering HD5 0BS is Harpreet Uppal (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Alan Longstaff (Liberal Democrats).