Affluence in HD4 7DQ
How HD4 7DQ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Meltham
- Council
- Kirklees
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,067 (2024)
HD4 7DQHuddersfield
How well off HD4 7DQ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the HD4 7DQ area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Crime7.0
- Living environment7.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
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 HD4 7DQ area is broadly in line with that, at 57.9%. 27.1% are retired and 5.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the HD4 7DQ area is above that, at 43.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the HD4 7DQ area is above that, at 38.9%. 12.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood HD4 7DQ sits in (Meltham): about 2,067 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.