Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

PENISTONE ROAD, HD8 0AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENISTONE ROAD, HD8 0AS.

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Population

411

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD8 0AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HD8 0AS combines high owner-occupation (68%), strong property values (£85k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £85k 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 0AS is a sought-after residential area on Penistone Road, 0.2km from Fenay Bridge in Kirkburton. Administratively it sits within Kirkburton ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

For serious buyers, HD8 0AS is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00056381 (shared with 16 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 0AS. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian7.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 86,250

4 sales · Mean £ 91,750

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

HD8 0AS has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Other theft14
Criminal damage and arson9
Burglary9
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Lepton CofE Primary Academy

Good178 pupils0.6 km
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Southgate School

Good166 pupils1.1 km
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King James's School

Good1034 pupils1.2 km
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Hill View Academy

Inadequate244 pupils1.3 km
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Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good444 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Lascelles Hall Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Harveys Bar Kitchen0.0 km
  • Fenay Bridge0.0 km
  • Lepton Liberal Club0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Fenay Bridge Stores0.0 km
  • Ahmed Forecourt Ltd0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Chippy Booths0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deighton4.1 km
  • Huddersfield4.2 km
  • Mirfield4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Penistone Rd Fenay Lane0.1 km
  • Penistone Rd Fenay Lane0.1 km
  • Station Rd Fenay Drive0.1 km
  • Penistone Rd Station Road0.2 km
  • Station Rd Fenay Drive0.2 km