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HD5 8PG

Fernside Avenue

Almondbury

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Overview

Postcode HD5 8PG 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 Moldgreen & Ravensknowle Park area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moldgreen & Ravensknowle Park is £39,093 per year. The nearest station is Huddersfield, about 1.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ravensknowle Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Moldgreen & Ravensknowle Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,612 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Moldgreen & Ravensknowle Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.8%

Approximately 14.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Moldgreen & Ravensknowle Park is £39,093 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HD5 8PG.

Flood risk

No risk

Moldgreen & Ravensknowle Park near HD5 8PG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HD5 8PG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRavensknowle ParkMediumWalking directions to Ravensknowle Park
0.3 miFernside ParkMediumWalking directions to Fernside Park
0.5 miSomerset ParkSmallWalking directions to Somerset Park

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
2,723.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.55(-38%)
Vehicle crime
11.42(+103%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.06(-44%)
Other theft
6.05(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.36(-61%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
68.91%
Pakistani
57
16.72%
Caribbean
12
3.52%
Other White
9
2.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.05%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
30.74%
No qualifications
62
24.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.84%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
40.16%
Owns with a mortgage
42
34.43%
Social rents from council
18
14.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.02%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.64%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Almondbury

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)217
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £290K

Based on 217 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Almondbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 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
Detached57£360,000£288
Semi-Detached66£200,000£240
Terraced85£157,500£197
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD5 8PG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD5 8PG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 20262A, Harwood Close, Huddersfield, HD5 8EHDetachedFreehold£285,000
06 Aug 202537, Greenhead Lane, Huddersfield, HD5 8EEDetachedFreehold£320,000
09 Apr 202654, Oaklands Drive, Huddersfield, HD5 8PRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£206,000
30 Mar 20268, Oaklands Drive, Huddersfield, HD5 8PRSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
25 Nov 20252, Aldonley, Huddersfield, HD5 8SHSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,000

Schools

In the HD5 8PG postcode area, located within Moldgreen & Ravensknowle Park, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HD5 8PG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHill View AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSouthgate SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryDalton SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HD5 8PG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HD5 8PG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop161 Fernside Avenue, Huddersfield, HD5 8PWWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miAldonley Stores64 Aldonley, Huddersfield, HD5 8SHWalking directions to Aldonley Stores
0.3 miH&N Local23 Southfield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8RYWalking directions to H&N Local
0.3 miGreenside Convenience Store523 Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 9XWWalking directions to Greenside Convenience Store
0.4 miCo-op Food45-53 Northgate, Huddersfield, HD5 8RXWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 8PG, 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
ParishKirklees, unparished areaE43000188
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Moldgreen & Ravensknowle ParkE02002310
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 040BE01011006
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HD5 8PG

Is HD5 8PG (Moldgreen & Ravensknowle Park) safe?

The area around HD5 8PG records about 57 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near HD5 8PG?

The median sale price around HD5 8PG in Almondbury is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 217 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HD5 8PG?

There are 9 schools close to HD5 8PG, including Hill View Academy (Good), Southgate School (Good) and Dalton School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HD5 8PG?

HD5 8PG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,612 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HD5 8PG (Moldgreen & Ravensknowle Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Huddersfield covering HD5 8PG is Harpreet Uppal (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Alan Longstaff (Liberal Democrats).