HD8 9JQ is a safe, established residential area on Dearne Street, 0.2km from Scissett in Clayton West and Scissett. Administratively it sits within Denby Dale ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HD8 9JQ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £107k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HD8 9JQ are sourced from Output Area E00056024 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEARNE STREET, HD8 9JQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEARNE STREET, HD8 9JQ.
202
40
£ 48,600 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HD8 9JQ is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD8 9JQ. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 107,000
1 sales · Mean £ 107,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD8 9JQ has low crime rates — 29 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.
school Local Schools
Scissett Church of England Academy
Joseph Norton Academy
Scissett Middle School
Kaye's Academy
Skelmanthorpe Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bagden Hall Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Crown0.1 km
- Nortonthorpe Sports Club0.4 km
- Scissett Wmc0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- BBQ Base0.1 km
- Bread and Butter0.2 km
- G.K.I.0.2 km
- Mustang Cafe And Takeaway0.4 km
- Saffron0.1 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Shop0.4 km
- Well Pharmacy0.1 km
- Scissett Stores0.1 km
- Wordsworth News0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Emley Rugby Snack Bar0.4 km
- Kids Creations0.4 km
- Valentinos0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Denby Dale3.1 km
- Shepley5.3 km
- Darton6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Middle School0.1 km
- Wakefield Road Crown Street0.1 km
- Middle School0.1 km
- Middle School0.1 km
- Middle School0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HD89JQ · Data under Open Government Licence