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.
PENISTONE ROAD, HD8 0AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENISTONE ROAD, HD8 0AS.
411
45
£ 47,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Lepton CofE Primary Academy
Southgate School
King James's School
Hill View Academy
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Lascelles Hall Cricket Club0.9 km
- Harveys Bar Kitchen0.0 km
- Fenay Bridge0.0 km
- Lepton Liberal Club0.8 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Fenay Bridge Stores0.0 km
- Ahmed Forecourt Ltd0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Chippy Booths0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: HD80AS · Data under Open Government Licence