HD8 0DH is a safe, established residential area on Wakefield Road, 0.3km from Common Top in Lepton. Administratively it sits within Kirkburton ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
For families considering a move, HD8 0DH represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 £279k.
Census 2021 statistics for HD8 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00056389 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WAKEFIELD ROAD, HD8 0DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAKEFIELD ROAD, HD8 0DH.
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. HD8 0DH's 67% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD8 0DH. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 284,000
2 sales · Mean £ 284,000
Semi-Detached
£ 255,000
2 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD8 0DH has low crime rates — 17 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Harveys Bar Kitchen0.6 km
- Fenay Bridge0.6 km
- The Sun0.8 km
- Gawthorpe Working Mens Club0.9 km
- Rowley Hill Working Mens Club0.7 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Ahmed Forecourt Ltd0.9 km
- Fenay Bridge Stores0.6 km
- Lepton Food And Wine0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Hadfields Bakers0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chippy Booths0.8 km
- Lepton Spice0.5 km
- New Paradise Indian Takeaway0.4 km
- Lepton Fisheries0.5 km
- TK's Pizza0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mirfield4.3 km
- Deighton4.4 km
- Stocksmoor4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Greave House Terrace0.1 km
- Greave House Terrace0.1 km
- Wakefield Rd Oak Tree Road0.2 km
- Wakefield Rd Oak Tree Road0.2 km
- Station Rd Oak Tree Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD80DH · Data under Open Government Licence