huddersfield HD4 Postcodes

Huddersfield (HD4)

The HD4 postcode area is located in the Huddersfield postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 848 individual postcodes.

There are 38 electoral wards in the HD4 postcode area, including Brighouse, Holmfirth, Huddersfield which come under the local authority of the Kirklees Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 20% of people in HD4 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of HD4 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The postcode HD4 is a postcode district in the HD postcode area and part of the Huddersfield post town. It covers parts of the boroughs of Kirklees and Calderdale in the West Yorkshire county.

The HD4 postcode district is roughly rectangular and encompasses an area mainly to the north of the centre of Huddersfield. It is surrounded by postcode districts HD1 to the south, HD3 to the east, HD5 to the west and HD6 to the north.

The district is mainly residential with some rural parts, especially to the north. It contains a number of small villages, including Sheepridge, Woodhouse, Dalton, Deighton, Fixby, Brackenhall, Edgerton and Hillhouse. It is also home to part of Huddersfield town centre, which borders the northern outskirts of the area.

As of 2019, the estimated population of the HD4 postcode district is 19,712, with the average age being 41. The population is mainly composed of white British people, with a higher proportion of the population being in the lower to middle-income brackets. However, the area around Woodhouse is considered affluent.

Public transport links are good especially to areas around Huddersfield Town Centre with regular buses running through the area. The Calderdale Way cycle path passes through the area, providing a safe route of travel for cyclists.

The HD4 postcode district has a number of amenities that cater to its residents. Health facilities such as doctors surgeries, dentists and pharmacies are well-served in the area. Educational organisations exist for all age groups, including nursery, primary, secondary and further education. Shopping facilities are mainly on-street with convenience shops available in all major locations. There are also several pubs, take-aways, restaurants and fast-food outlets in the area. Local leisure facilities include outdoor play and recreational areas, including Paddock Moor, Dalton Cricket & Tennis Club, Deighton Playing Fields and Brackenhall Playing Fields.

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