Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

GREEN LANE, HD8 8GG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN LANE, HD8 8GG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

445

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /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: HD8 8GG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

HD8 8GG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

HD8 8GG is a sought-after residential area on Green Lane, 0.3km from Flats, High in Kirklees. Administratively it sits within Denby Dale ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HD8, HD8 8GG offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for HD8 8GG are sourced from Output Area E00055988 (shared with 8 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 8GG. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

HD8 8GG has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Birdsedge First School

Good44 pupils1.3 km
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Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School

Good63 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • High Flatts Touch Of Thai0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Denby Dale1.9 km
  • Shepley3.6 km
  • Stocksmoor4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Penistone Rd Green Lane0.1 km
  • Penistone Rd Green Lane0.1 km
  • Penistone Rd Windmill Lane0.4 km
  • Penistone Rd Windmill Lane0.5 km