SMITHY LANE, HD8 9DF House Prices & Local Information

HD8 9DF is a safe, established residential area on Smithy Lane, 0.4km from Skelmanthorpe in Skelmanthorpe. Administratively it sits within Denby Dale ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

For families considering a move, HD8 9DF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £212k.

Census 2021 statistics for HD8 9DF are sourced from Output Area E00055998 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.