HD8 0AW is a sought-after residential area on Penistone Road, 0.2km from Common Top in Lepton. Administratively it sits within Kirkburton ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
For serious buyers, HD8 0AW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k. 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 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00056400 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENISTONE ROAD, HD8 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENISTONE ROAD, HD8 0AW.
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£ 47,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD8 0AW 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.
Area Character
HD8 0AW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £274k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £274k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD8 0AW. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 302,225
2 sales · Mean £ 302,225
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD8 0AW has low crime rates — 14 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.
school Local Schools
Lepton CofE Primary Academy
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
King James's School
Highburton Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
Southgate School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Harveys Bar Kitchen0.6 km
- Rowley Hill Working Mens Club0.5 km
- The Sun1.0 km
- Woodsome Hall Golf Club0.7 km
- Fenay Bridge0.6 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Hadfields Bakers0.7 km
- Fenay Bridge Stores0.6 km
- Lepton Food And Wine0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- Ahmed Forecourt Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Lepton Fisheries0.9 km
- TK's Pizza0.8 km
- Green Hut Fisheries1.0 km
- Lepton Spice0.7 km
- New Paradise Indian Takeaway0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stocksmoor4.1 km
- Huddersfield4.6 km
- Deighton4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Penistone Rd Whitegates Grove0.0 km
- Penistone Rd Whitegates Grove0.2 km
- Station Rd Oak Tree Terrace0.3 km
- Station Rd Oak Tree Terrace0.3 km
- Penistone Rd Station Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HD80AW · Data under Open Government Licence