Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

OAK TREE ROAD, HD8 0DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK TREE ROAD, HD8 0DD.

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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 0DD 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 mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 17.7% year-on-year.

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

HD8 0DD is a safe, established residential area on Oak Tree Road, 0.2km from Common Top in Lepton. Administratively it sits within Kirkburton ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 17.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HD8 0DD 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 0DD. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 147,500

12 sales · Mean £ 158,750

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

HD8 0DD 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 offences23
Burglary10
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft4

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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Southgate School

Good166 pupils1.6 km
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King James's School

Good1034 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Harveys Bar Kitchen0.5 km
  • Fenay Bridge0.5 km
  • The Sun0.9 km
  • Gawthorpe Working Mens Club1.0 km
  • Rowley Hill Working Mens Club0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Ahmed Forecourt Ltd0.8 km
  • Fenay Bridge Stores0.5 km
  • Lepton Food And Wine0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • Hadfields Bakers0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Chippy Booths0.8 km
  • Lepton Spice0.6 km
  • New Paradise Indian Takeaway0.5 km
  • Lepton Fisheries0.7 km
  • TK's Pizza0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deighton4.4 km
  • Mirfield4.4 km
  • Stocksmoor4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Rd Oak Tree Terrace0.2 km
  • Station Rd Oak Tree Avenue0.2 km
  • Wakefield Rd Oak Tree Road0.2 km
  • Wakefield Rd Oak Tree Road0.2 km
  • Station Rd Oak Tree Terrace0.2 km