Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

ROWLEY DRIVE, HD8 0AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWLEY DRIVE, HD8 0AH.

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Population

246

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HD8 0AH combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£238k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £238k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HD8 0AH is a sought-after residential area on Rowley Drive, 0.2km from Lepton in Lepton. Administratively it sits within Almondbury ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

For serious buyers, HD8 0AH is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £238k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for HD8 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00056401 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD8 0AH. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

15 sales · Mean £ 190,066

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HD8 0AH has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences29
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Lepton CofE Primary Academy

Good178 pupils0.3 km
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Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good444 pupils0.4 km
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Highburton Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School

Good183 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Harveys Bar Kitchen0.8 km
  • Rowley Hill Working Mens Club0.2 km
  • The Sun0.6 km
  • Woodsome Hall Golf Club0.8 km
  • Fenay Bridge0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Hadfields Bakers0.4 km
  • Fenay Bridge Stores0.8 km
  • Lepton Food And Wine0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Lepton Fisheries0.6 km
  • TK's Pizza0.4 km
  • Green Hut Fisheries0.6 km
  • Lepton Spice0.4 km
  • New Paradise Indian Takeaway0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stocksmoor4.2 km
  • Mirfield4.7 km
  • Shepley4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Highgate Lane Highgate Crescent0.3 km
  • Station Rd Oak Tree Avenue0.3 km
  • Highgate Lane Highgate Crescent0.3 km
  • Station Rd Oak Tree Avenue0.3 km
  • Greave House Terrace0.3 km