HD8 0BG is a well-regarded residential area on Wakefield Road, 0.1km from Cowmes in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Almondbury ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 51.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HD8 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00056395 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WAKEFIELD ROAD, HD8 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAKEFIELD ROAD, HD8 0BG.
506
45
£ 44,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HD8 0BG is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 51.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD8 0BG. The average age is 45.2. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 150,000
7 sales · Mean £ 164,785
Semi-Detached
£ 240,000
1 sales · Mean £ 240,000
Detached
£ 250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 281,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD8 0BG is moderate at 75 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hill View Academy
Southgate School
Lepton CofE Primary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Dalton School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Fenay Bridge Stores0.8 km
- Aldonley Stores1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Jcs Convenience Store0.6 km
- Ahmed Forecourt Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chippy Booths0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Heggs Sandwich Shop0.3 km
- Waterloo Fish & Chicks0.7 km
- Ho Wah0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Gawthorpe Working Mens Club0.7 km
- Lascelles Hall Cricket Club0.3 km
- Harveys Bar Kitchen0.8 km
- Fenay Bridge0.8 km
- Lepton Liberal Club0.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Mcdonalds0.4 km
- Icicles Ltd0.7 km
- Cardamon Green0.3 km
- The Little Box Sandwich Bar0.3 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
- Morrisons0.2 km
- Aldi0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deighton3.3 km
- Huddersfield3.8 km
- Mirfield3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wakefield Road Thistle Hill0.1 km
- Wakefield Rd Quarry Lane0.1 km
- Wakefield Rd Fenay Bridge Road0.1 km
- Wakefield Rd Lascelles Hall Road0.2 km
- Morrisons Supermarket Penny Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD80BG · Data under Open Government Licence