Postcode HD5 8RS 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kirkheaton is £59,326 per year. The nearest station is Deighton located about 2.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Fernside Park.
Kirkheaton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,391 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Kirkheaton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.0% 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.
The average income per household in Kirkheaton is £59,326 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 272 ft away from HD5 8RS.
Kirkheaton near HD5 8RS has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Deighton located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fernside Park | Medium | Walking directions to Fernside Park |
Based on 202 recent sales, the median property price is £187,250 in Almondbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £690,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 83 | £140,000 |
| Detached | 46 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £116,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Almondbury
In the HD5 8RS postcode area, located within Kirkheaton, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HD5 8RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shop'N Drive | Penistone Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8RL | Walking directions to Shop'N Drive |
| 0.2 mi | Fenay Bridge Stores | 15-17 Penistone Road, Huddersfield, HD8 0AS | Walking directions to Fenay Bridge Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Penny Lane, Waterloo, Huddersfield, HD5 8QW | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Aldonley Stores | 64 Aldonley, Huddersfield, HD5 8SH | Walking directions to Aldonley Stores |
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.
Elected local representatives for HD5 8RS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Alan Longstaff
Almondbury - Elected 2 May 2024
Harpreet Uppal
Huddersfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.