Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

FENAY BANK SIDE, HD8 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FENAY BANK SIDE, HD8 0BN.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD8 0BN 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.

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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. HD8 0BN's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £375k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

HD8 0BN is a sought-after residential area on Fenay Bank Side, 0.1km from Common Top in Lepton. Administratively it sits within Kirkburton ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

For serious buyers, HD8 0BN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k. 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 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00056400 (shared with 14 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 0BN. 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

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 303,000

13 sales · Mean £ 317,499

Semi-Detached

£ 177,500

1 sales · Mean £ 177,500

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

HD8 0BN has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21
Burglary11
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Lepton CofE Primary Academy

Good178 pupils0.2 km
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Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good444 pupils0.8 km
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King James's School

Good1034 pupils1.4 km
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Southgate School

Good166 pupils1.5 km
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Highburton Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School

Good183 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Harveys Bar Kitchen0.5 km
  • Fenay Bridge0.5 km
  • The Sun1.0 km
  • Woodsome Hall Golf Club0.8 km
  • Rowley Hill Working Mens Club0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Ahmed Forecourt Ltd0.8 km
  • Fenay Bridge Stores0.5 km
  • Lepton Food And Wine0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • Hadfields Bakers0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Chippy Booths0.9 km
  • Lepton Spice0.7 km
  • New Paradise Indian Takeaway0.6 km
  • Lepton Fisheries0.8 km
  • TK's Pizza0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stocksmoor4.3 km
  • Deighton4.5 km
  • Huddersfield4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Rd Oak Tree Terrace0.1 km
  • Station Rd Oak Tree Terrace0.1 km
  • Station Rd Oak Tree Avenue0.2 km
  • Station Rd Oak Tree Avenue0.2 km
  • Penistone Rd Whitegates Grove0.2 km