Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

HIGHGATE CRESCENT, HD8 0DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHGATE CRESCENT, HD8 0DP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

227

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HD8 0DP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

HD8 0DP is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 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 3.4% year-on-year.

home £142,777 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HD8 0DP is a safe, established residential area on Highgate Crescent, 0.2km from Lepton in Lepton. Administratively it sits within Kirkburton ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

For families considering a move, HD8 0DP represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 3.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HD8 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00056402 (shared with 6 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 0DP. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 134,000

9 sales · Mean £ 134,416

Semi-Detached

£ 135,000

7 sales · Mean £ 134,571

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

HD8 0DP has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences43
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft9
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Lepton CofE Primary Academy

Good178 pupils0.3 km
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Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good444 pupils0.5 km
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Highburton Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School

Good183 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Harveys Bar Kitchen0.9 km
  • Fenay Bridge0.9 km
  • The Sun0.5 km
  • Rowley Hill Working Mens Club0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Antiques Farm And Coffee Shop1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Fenay Bridge Stores0.9 km
  • Lepton Food And Wine0.2 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • Hadfields Bakers0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Lepton Spice0.2 km
  • New Paradise Indian Takeaway0.2 km
  • Lepton Fisheries0.3 km
  • TK's Pizza0.3 km
  • Green Hut Fisheries0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mirfield4.4 km
  • Stocksmoor4.5 km
  • Deighton4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Highgate Lane Highgate Crescent0.1 km
  • Highgate Lane Highgate Crescent0.1 km
  • Greave House Terrace0.1 km
  • Greave House Terrace0.2 km
  • Highgate Ln Ings Way0.3 km