Area Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

HD8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the HD8 postcode area.

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Population

33,661

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
workEmployment
8/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

HD8 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £317k. Property prices are trending up 11.1% year-on-year.

home £317,413 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HD8 is a postcode district in Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 937 active and 270 retired postcodes.

The largest share of HD8 (24%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (10%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes HD8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in HD8 are around £317k, up 11.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across HD8 at 146 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full HD8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2180
Anti-social behaviour484
Public order461
Criminal damage and arson399
Burglary364

school Local Schools

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Emley First School

Outstanding145 pupils
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Shepley First School

Good172 pupils
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Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good444 pupils
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Denby Dale First and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils
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Highburton Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School

Good183 pupils
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Cumberworth Church of England Voluntary Aided First School

Outstanding126 pupils
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Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School

Good63 pupils
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Kirkburton Church of England Voluntary Aided First School

Good139 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Premier
  • 38 Commercial Road
  • Bels Bakery
  • Central England Co-operative
  • Morrisons Daily
  • + 31 more
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Pub, NightClub

49 nearby
  • White Horse Inn and Restaurant
  • White Swan Inn
  • Woodman Inn
  • Woodman Inn
  • Woodsome Hall Golf Club
  • + 44 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Adoro Ltd
  • Brew Coffee Shop
  • Cakeys Ltd
  • Gordon & Franks Coffee House
  • Grow Green Deli & Eatery
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • BBQ Base
  • Bella Dale
  • Beyond The Mill
  • Bread and Butter
  • Bubble & Squeak
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Bagden Hall Hotel
  • Manor Mill Cottage
  • The Three Acres Inn & Restaurant
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express
  • The Co Operative Food
  • The Co Opertative Food