Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

FIELDS ROAD, HD8 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIELDS ROAD, HD8 0AQ.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD8 0AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HD8 0AQ combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£218k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £218k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 7.0% year-on-year.

home £218,750 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For serious buyers, HD8 0AQ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% 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 £218k, up 7.0% year-on-year. 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 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00056406 (shared with 6 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 0AQ. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

20 sales · Mean £ 182,900

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

HD8 0AQ 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 behaviour10
Other theft10
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Lepton CofE Primary Academy

Good178 pupils0.4 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 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Hadfields Bakers0.4 km
  • Fenay Bridge Stores0.9 km
  • Lepton Food And Wine0.3 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Rowley Hill Working Mens Club0.2 km
  • Fenay Bridge0.9 km
  • Harveys Bar Kitchen0.9 km
  • The Sun0.6 km
  • Woodsome Hall Golf Club0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Lepton Fisheries0.6 km
  • TK's Pizza0.4 km
  • Green Hut Fisheries0.5 km
  • Lepton Spice0.3 km
  • New Paradise Indian Takeaway0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stocksmoor4.1 km
  • Mirfield4.7 km
  • Shepley4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Rowley Lane Common End Ln0.3 km
  • Highgate Lane Highgate Crescent0.3 km
  • Rowley Lane Hermitage Park0.3 km
  • Highgate Lane Highgate Crescent0.3 km
  • Rowley Lane Clough Park0.3 km