Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

DEARNE STREET, HD8 9JQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEARNE STREET, HD8 9JQ.

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Population

202

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
workEmployment
9/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences28
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary5
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Scissett Church of England Academy

Outstanding170 pupils0.2 km
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Joseph Norton Academy

Good66 pupils0.3 km
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Scissett Middle School

Good619 pupils0.4 km
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Kaye's Academy

Good1.0 km
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Skelmanthorpe Academy

Good165 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bagden Hall Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Crown0.1 km
  • Nortonthorpe Sports Club0.4 km
  • Scissett Wmc0.4 km
fastfood

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
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Shop0.4 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Scissett Stores0.1 km
  • Wordsworth News0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Emley Rugby Snack Bar0.4 km
  • Kids Creations0.4 km
  • Valentinos0.2 km
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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