Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

LIBRARY CLOSE, HD8 0BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIBRARY CLOSE, HD8 0BT.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD8 0BT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 39, HD8 0BT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

HD8 0BT is a sought-after residential area on Library Close, 0.2km from Lepton in Lepton. Administratively it sits within Almondbury ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

For families considering a move, HD8 0BT represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for HD8 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00056405 (shared with 8 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 0BT. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

HD8 0BT has low crime rates — 33 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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour21
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson8
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good444 pupils0.3 km
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Lepton CofE Primary Academy

Good178 pupils0.5 km
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Highburton Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School

Good183 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Antiques Farm And Coffee Shop0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Lepton Food And Wine0.1 km
  • Lepton Service Station0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.3 km
  • Hadfields Bakers0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Sun0.3 km
  • Rowley Hill Working Mens Club0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Lepton Spice0.1 km
  • New Paradise Indian Takeaway0.1 km
  • Lepton Fisheries0.2 km
  • TK's Pizza0.0 km
  • Green Hut Fisheries0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stocksmoor4.4 km
  • Mirfield4.5 km
  • Shepley4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Highgate Lane Library Close0.0 km
  • Highgate Ln Ings Way0.1 km
  • Highgate Lane Highgate Ave0.2 km
  • Highgate Lane Rowley Ln0.3 km
  • Rowley Lane Woodlands Rd0.3 km