Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

MOUNT PLEASANT LANE, HD8 0AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT PLEASANT LANE, HD8 0AT.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD8 0AT 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

HD8 0AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 69.6% year-on-year.

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

HD8 0AT is a sought-after residential area on Mount Pleasant Lane, 0.2km from Fenay Bridge in Lepton. Administratively it sits within Almondbury ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, up 69.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HD8 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00175548 (shared with 5 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 0AT. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.1%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 188,750

2 sales · Mean £ 188,750

Semi-Detached

£ 255,000

1 sales · Mean £ 255,000

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

HD8 0AT 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 pupils1.3 km
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Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good444 pupils1.3 km
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Hill View Academy

Inadequate244 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

  • Deighton4.0 km
  • Huddersfield4.2 km
  • Mirfield4.5 km

Bus Stops

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