Affluence in HD2 2AZ
How HD2 2AZ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Birkby
- Council
- Kirklees
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 3,126 (2024)
HD2 2AZHuddersfield
How well off HD2 2AZ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the HD2 2AZ area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth 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
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Crime2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
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 2AZ area is below that, at 48.5%. 9.1% are retired and 12.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the HD2 2AZ area is below that, at 24%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the HD2 2AZ area is broadly in line with that, at 35.8%. 24.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood HD2 2AZ sits in (Birkby): about 3,126 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.