Postcode HD5 8RU 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 163.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Almondbury & Waterloo is £39,100 per year. The nearest station is Huddersfield located about 1.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Fernside Park.
Almondbury & Waterloo has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,447 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Almondbury & Waterloo has a very high crime rate, with approximately 163.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.7% 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 of residents in Almondbury & Waterloo is £39,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HD5 8RU.
Almondbury & Waterloo near HD5 8RU 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Fernside Park | Small | Walking directions to Fernside Park |
| 0.5 mi | Somerset Park | Small | Walking directions to Somerset Park |
| 0.2 mi | Almondbury Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Almondbury Recreation Ground |
Based on 225 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 in Almondbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 56 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £118,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 87 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 77 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Almondbury
In the HD5 8RU postcode area, located within Almondbury & Waterloo, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HD5 8RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 45-53 Northgate, Huddersfield, HD5 8RX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.