Affluence in HD2 2AR
How HD2 2AR ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Edgerton & Marsh
- Council
- Kirklees
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,901 (2024)
HD2 2ARHuddersfield
How well off HD2 2AR is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the HD2 2AR area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Crime3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Income4.0
- Employment4.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
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 2AR area is below that, at 49.1%. 19.1% are retired and 16.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the HD2 2AR area is broadly in line with that, at 31.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the HD2 2AR area is above that, at 45.8%. 15% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood HD2 2AR sits in (Edgerton & Marsh): about 1,901 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.