Affluence in HD2 2EX
How HD2 2EX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Cowcliffe & South Fixby
- Council
- Kirklees
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,195 (2024)
HD2 2EXHuddersfield
How well off HD2 2EX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the HD2 2EX area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment5.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Crime7.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
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 2EX area is broadly in line with that, at 59.6%. 23.1% are retired and 7.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the HD2 2EX area is well above that, at 47.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the HD2 2EX area is above that, at 47%. 10.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood HD2 2EX sits in (Cowcliffe & South Fixby): about 2,195 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.