Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

CUMBERWORTH LANE, HD8 8QT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUMBERWORTH LANE, HD8 8QT.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD8 8QT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. HD8 8QT's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

HD8 8QT is a sought-after residential area on Cumberworth Lane, 0.2km from Denby Dale in Denby Dale. Administratively it sits within Denby Dale ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HD8, HD8 8QT offers 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. 88% 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 17 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 8QT are sourced from Output Area E00056027 (shared with 12 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 8QT. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

HD8 8QT has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21
Public order6
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Denby Dale First and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils0.6 km
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St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Good183 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Bels Bakery0.2 km
  • GG'S Artisan Bakery0.2 km
  • Parrys Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
  • Unit A To C0.3 km
  • David Gawthorpe Butchers0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Denby Dale Cricket Club0.3 km
  • Cumberworth United Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Denby Dale Working Mens Club0.3 km
  • The White Hart0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Denby Dale Tea Rooms0.2 km
  • Palace Tandoori0.3 km
  • Beanies Unit 190.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Meli-Ciow0.2 km
  • Bella Dale0.3 km
  • Shanghai Palace0.2 km
  • Denby Dale Fisheries0.2 km
  • Maxis Balti Restaurant And Pizza Bar Unit 14 To 160.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Denby Dale0.4 km
  • Shepley3.5 km
  • Stocksmoor4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • War Memorial0.1 km
  • War Memorial0.1 km
  • Wakefield Rd Wesley Terrace0.2 km
  • Wakefield Rd Miller Hill0.2 km
  • Wakefield Road Wood Nook0.2 km