Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

RISHWORTH AVENUE, HD8 9SB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RISHWORTH AVENUE, HD8 9SB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

326

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HD8 9SB spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

HD8 9SB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Rishworth Avenue, 0.1km from Warburton in Emley. Administratively it sits within Denby Dale ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HD8, HD8 9SB offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.

Census 2021 statistics for HD8 9SB are sourced from Output Area E00055991 (shared with 10 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 9SB. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 231,000

10 sales · Mean £ 297,450

Semi-Detached

£ 169,975

2 sales · Mean £ 169,975

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

HD8 9SB has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Other crime3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Emley First School

Outstanding145 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Beechfield Inn0.2 km
  • Afc Emley0.2 km
  • White Horse Inn and Restaurant0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Whineys Burgers0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Peak View Cafe Unit 571.0 km
  • Emley Community Cafe0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Emley Food And Wine Store0.4 km
  • Slimming World0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Denby Dale4.9 km
  • Shepley5.5 km
  • Stocksmoor6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Upper Lane Savile Ave0.1 km
  • Upper Lane Savile Ave0.1 km
  • Glebe Close Upper Lane0.2 km
  • Glebe Close Upper Lane0.2 km
  • Upper Lane Emley Cross0.3 km