HD8 0BX is a sought-after residential area on Rushfield Vale, 0.2km from Fenay Bridge in Lepton. Administratively it sits within Almondbury ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
For families considering a move, HD8 0BX represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, down 12.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HD8 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00175535 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSHFIELD VALE, HD8 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSHFIELD VALE, HD8 0BX.
307
34
£ 44,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD8 0BX 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HD8 0BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD8 0BX. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 198,500
6 sales · Mean £ 206,583
Detached
£ 205,000
1 sales · Mean £ 205,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD8 0BX has low crime rates — 21 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.
school Local Schools
Lepton CofE Primary Academy
Southgate School
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
King James's School
Hill View Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Hadfields Bakers0.9 km
- Fenay Bridge Stores0.1 km
- Lepton Food And Wine1.0 km
- Ahmed Forecourt Ltd0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Gawthorpe Working Mens Club1.0 km
- Lascelles Hall Cricket Club0.9 km
- Rowley Hill Working Mens Club1.0 km
- Harveys Bar Kitchen0.1 km
- Fenay Bridge0.1 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Chippy Booths0.5 km
- Lepton Spice1.0 km
- New Paradise Indian Takeaway0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deighton4.1 km
- Huddersfield4.2 km
- Mirfield4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Station Rd Fenay Drive0.1 km
- Station Rd Fenay Drive0.1 km
- Thorgrow Close Croft Flat Dr0.1 km
- Croft Flat Drive Thorgrow Close0.2 km
- Croft Flat Drive Thorgrow Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD80BX · Data under Open Government Licence