Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

WILLOW FIELDS, HD8 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW FIELDS, HD8 0BY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

255

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Avg Age

48

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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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

HD8 0BY is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

HD8 0BY is a safe, established residential area on Willow Fields, 0.2km from Lidgate in Lepton. Administratively it sits within Kirkburton ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

For families considering a move, HD8 0BY represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k.

Census 2021 statistics for HD8 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00056389 (shared with 15 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 0BY. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

Terraced

£ 210,000

8 sales · Mean £ 216,562

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

4 sales · Mean £ 204,062

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

HD8 0BY has low crime rates — 17 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 offences14
Burglary6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good444 pupils0.9 km
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Lepton CofE Primary Academy

Good178 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Hadfields Bakers0.9 km
  • Lepton Food And Wine0.9 km
  • Lepton Service Station0.1 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Lepton Fisheries0.8 km
  • TK's Pizza0.8 km
  • Green Hut Fisheries0.7 km
  • Lepton Spice0.9 km
  • New Paradise Indian Takeaway0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Antiques Farm And Coffee Shop0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • 315 Bar And Restaurant0.4 km
  • Lepton Highlanders Sports & Social0.4 km
  • The Sun0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mirfield4.3 km
  • Stocksmoor4.7 km
  • Shepley4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Wakefield Rd Pond Lane0.1 km
  • Rowley Lane Wakefield Rd0.1 km
  • Rowley Lane Wakefield Rd0.1 km
  • Town End Lane Pinfold Ln0.2 km
  • Town End Ln Pinfold Lane0.2 km