Affluence in HD2
How HD2 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Kirklees
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Population
- 45,557 (2024)
HD2Postcode district · Huddersfield
How well off HD2 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, HD2 averages decile 4.1 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 3.8). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability3.8
- Crime3.9
- Employment4.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Living environment4.1
- Income4.2
- Education and skills4.7
- Barriers to housing and services4.7
- Older people in low-income households4.8
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; HD2 is broadly in line with that, at 50.2%. 18.6% are retired and 10.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; HD2 is below that, at 28.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; HD2 is broadly in line with that, at 33.1%. 21.3% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.