Affluence in HD2 1PJ
How HD2 1PJ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Deighton & Brackenhall
- Council
- Kirklees
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,518 (2024)
HD2 1PJHuddersfield
How well off HD2 1PJ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the HD2 1PJ area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is older people in low-income households (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Crime2.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Living environment9.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the HD2 1PJ area is broadly in line with that, at 56.5%. 9.4% are retired and 11.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the HD2 1PJ area is below that, at 25%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the HD2 1PJ area is broadly in line with that, at 32.2%. 22.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood HD2 1PJ sits in (Deighton & Brackenhall): about 2,518 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.