HD8 0DG is a safe, established residential area on Oak Tree Avenue, 0.2km from Common Top in Lepton. Administratively it sits within Kirkburton ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
For families considering a move, HD8 0DG 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HD8 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00056389 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK TREE AVENUE, HD8 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK TREE AVENUE, HD8 0DG.
255
48
£ 42,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
HD8 0DG 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD8 0DG. 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
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD8 0DG has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Harveys Bar Kitchen0.5 km
- Fenay Bridge0.5 km
- The Sun0.8 km
- Rowley Hill Working Mens Club0.6 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Ahmed Forecourt Ltd0.9 km
- Fenay Bridge Stores0.5 km
- Lepton Food And Wine0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Hadfields Bakers0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chippy Booths0.8 km
- Lepton Spice0.5 km
- New Paradise Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- Lepton Fisheries0.6 km
- TK's Pizza0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deighton4.4 km
- Mirfield4.4 km
- Stocksmoor4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Station Rd Oak Tree Avenue0.1 km
- Station Rd Oak Tree Avenue0.1 km
- Greave House Terrace0.1 km
- Greave House Terrace0.2 km
- Station Rd Oak Tree Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD80DG · Data under Open Government Licence