Postcode report
Is HD2 1ED a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About HD2 1ED: area rating, property, schools and local change
HD2 1ED is a postcode in Ashbrow, Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HD2 1ED, then scores the surrounding small area 22/100 - bottom 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HD2 1ED are jobs and safety, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for HD2 1ED is based on Kirklees 025 Census 2021. It covers 7,312 residents, 2,642 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 43% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 40% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near HD2 1ED, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HD2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £100k from 110 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HD2 1ED can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HD2 1ED by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around HD2 1ED is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about HD2 1ED
Is HD2 1ED a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 22/100 (bottom 1% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near HD2 1ED?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HD2 1ED?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for HD2 1ED?
LocaleIQ matched HD2 1ED to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HD2 1ED?
The latest median sold price is £100k based on 110 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HD2 1ED?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.