HD8 0DL is a safe, established residential area on Wakefield Road, 0.3km from Lepton 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. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HD8 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00056389 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WAKEFIELD ROAD, HD8 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAKEFIELD ROAD, HD8 0DL.
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 48, HD8 0DL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD8 0DL. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD8 0DL has low crime rates — 25 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
5 nearby- Harveys Bar Kitchen0.7 km
- Fenay Bridge0.7 km
- The Sun0.7 km
- Gawthorpe Working Mens Club1.0 km
- Rowley Hill Working Mens Club0.6 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Fenay Bridge Stores0.7 km
- Lepton Food And Wine0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Hadfields Bakers0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chippy Booths0.9 km
- Lepton Spice0.4 km
- New Paradise Indian Takeaway0.3 km
- Lepton Fisheries0.4 km
- TK's Pizza0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mirfield4.3 km
- Deighton4.5 km
- Stocksmoor4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Greave House Terrace0.1 km
- Greave House Terrace0.1 km
- Highgate Lane Highgate Crescent0.2 km
- Highgate Lane Highgate Crescent0.2 km
- Station Rd Oak Tree Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD80DL · Data under Open Government Licence