Postcode HD5 8LU 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 Almondbury & Waterloo area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Almondbury & Waterloo is £47,085 per year. The nearest station is Huddersfield located about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Somerset Park.
Almondbury & Waterloo has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,258 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Almondbury & Waterloo has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Almondbury & Waterloo is £47,085 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HD5 8LU.
Almondbury & Waterloo near HD5 8LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Huddersfield located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Somerset Park | Small | Walking directions to Somerset Park |
| 0.4 mi | Almondbury Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Almondbury Recreation Ground |
Based on 198 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Almondbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £116,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £216,000 |
| Terraced | 75 | £142,500 |
10 year median price trend in Almondbury
In the HD5 8LU postcode area, located within Almondbury & Waterloo, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HD5 8LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 45-53 Northgate, Huddersfield, HD5 8RX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | The Shop | 16 Ravensknowle Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8BN | Walking directions to The Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.