HD8 9LZ is a safe, established residential area on Holmfield, 0.3km from Clayton West in Clayton West and Scissett. Administratively it sits within Denby Dale ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £218k.
Census 2021 statistics for HD8 9LZ are sourced from Output Area E00056014 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLMFIELD, HD8 9LZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMFIELD, HD8 9LZ.
269
45
£ 48,600 /yr
43%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. HD8 9LZ's 57% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 9LZ. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 186,500
2 sales · Mean £ 186,500
Terraced
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD8 9LZ has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kaye's Academy
Scissett Church of England Academy
Scissett Middle School
Joseph Norton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Scissett Stores1.0 km
- Wordsworth News0.9 km
- Clayton West Village Stores0.1 km
- Shop0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Valentinos0.9 km
- Wendy's0.8 km
- Kirklees Light Railway0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Woodman Inn0.7 km
- Clayton West Cricket Club0.5 km
- Junction Inn0.7 km
- Nortonthorpe Sports Club0.6 km
- Scissett Wmc0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- BBQ Base1.0 km
- Bread and Butter0.9 km
- G.K.I.0.9 km
- Mustang Cafe And Takeaway0.7 km
- Clayton west Fisheries Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Denby Dale4.1 km
- Darton5.3 km
- Shepley6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Shoulder Of Mutton0.1 km
- Church Ln Ings Mill Avenue0.1 km
- High Street Bilham Rd0.1 km
- High Street Holmfield Close0.2 km
- High St Church Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD89LZ · Data under Open Government Licence