HD8 0BZ is a sought-after residential area on Thurgory Gate, 0.1km from Lepton in Lepton. Administratively it sits within Almondbury ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HD8, HD8 0BZ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k. 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 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00056406 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THURGORY GATE, HD8 0BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THURGORY GATE, HD8 0BZ.
256
49
£ 42,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD8 0BZ 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.
Area Character
HD8 0BZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £220k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD8 0BZ. The average age is 49.5. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
3 sales · Mean £ 156,665
Detached
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD8 0BZ has low crime rates — 31 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.
school Local Schools
Lepton CofE Primary Academy
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Highburton Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Harveys Bar Kitchen0.9 km
- Fenay Bridge0.9 km
- The Sun0.5 km
- Woodsome Hall Golf Club0.9 km
- Rowley Hill Working Mens Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Antiques Farm And Coffee Shop1.0 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Fenay Bridge Stores0.9 km
- Lepton Food And Wine0.2 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Hadfields Bakers0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Lepton Spice0.2 km
- New Paradise Indian Takeaway0.2 km
- Lepton Fisheries0.4 km
- TK's Pizza0.3 km
- Green Hut Fisheries0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stocksmoor4.3 km
- Mirfield4.6 km
- Deighton4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Highgate Lane Highgate Crescent0.1 km
- Highgate Lane Highgate Crescent0.2 km
- Greave House Terrace0.3 km
- Highgate Ln Ings Way0.3 km
- Highgate Lane Library Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HD80BZ · Data under Open Government Licence