Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

FENAY BRIDGE ROAD, HD8 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FENAY BRIDGE ROAD, HD8 0AY.

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Population

210

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD8 0AY 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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3/10
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4/10
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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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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

HD8 0AY is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 197.4% year-on-year.

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

HD8 0AY is a sought-after residential area on Fenay Bridge Road, 0.3km from Cowmes in Lepton. Administratively it sits within Almondbury ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

For families considering a move, HD8 0AY represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, up 197.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HD8 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00175546 (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 0AY. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 293,500

4 sales · Mean £ 347,250

Terraced

£ 117,000

9 sales · Mean £ 132,177

Semi-Detached

£ 211,500

2 sales · Mean £ 211,500

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

HD8 0AY has low crime rates — 35 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 offences41
Other theft20
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson13
Shoplifting12

school Local Schools

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Lepton CofE Primary Academy

Good178 pupils0.9 km
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Southgate School

Good166 pupils1.1 km
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Hill View Academy

Inadequate244 pupils1.2 km
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King James's School

Good1034 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Ahmed Forecourt Ltd0.4 km
  • Fenay Bridge Stores0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • Jcs Convenience Store0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Fenay Bridge0.5 km
  • Lepton Liberal Club0.3 km
  • Waterloo Subs Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Gawthorpe Working Mens Club0.7 km
  • Lascelles Hall Cricket Club0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Icicles Ltd0.9 km
  • Cardamon Green0.6 km
  • The Little Box Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • Mcdonalds0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Ho Wah0.9 km
  • New Spice House0.9 km
  • Tuttis0.9 km
  • Mexi Bean Express Huddersfield0.9 km
  • Pizza Shack0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deighton3.6 km
  • Huddersfield4.0 km
  • Mirfield4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Fenay Bridge Road0.1 km
  • Wakefield Rd Lascelles Hall Road0.2 km
  • Wakefield Rd Fenay Bridge Road0.2 km
  • Wakefield Rd Chimney Lane0.3 km
  • Penistone Rd Fenay Lea Drive0.3 km