WAKEFIELD ROAD, HD8 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

HD8 0BJ is a sought-after residential area on Wakefield Road, 0.2km from Cowmes in Lepton. Administratively it sits within Almondbury ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

For families considering a move, HD8 0BJ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 0.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HD8 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00175546 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.