Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

PENISTONE ROAD, HD8 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENISTONE ROAD, HD8 0AP.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD8 0AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

HD8 0AP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £337k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £337k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

HD8 0AP is a sought-after residential area on Penistone Road, 0.1km from Fenay Bridge in Lepton. Administratively it sits within Almondbury ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HD8, HD8 0AP offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for HD8 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00056390 (shared with 9 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 0AP. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 261,000

2 sales · Mean £ 261,000

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

HD8 0AP has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Other theft13
Burglary9
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Lepton CofE Primary Academy

Good178 pupils0.4 km
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Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good444 pupils1.1 km
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Southgate School

Good166 pupils1.3 km
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King James's School

Good1034 pupils1.3 km
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Hill View Academy

Inadequate244 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Fenay Bridge Stores0.2 km
  • Lepton Food And Wine0.9 km
  • Ahmed Forecourt Ltd0.5 km
  • Hadfields Bakers0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Woodsome Hall Golf Club1.0 km
  • Fenay Bridge0.2 km
  • Rowley Hill Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • Harveys Bar Kitchen0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Chippy Booths0.7 km
  • Lepton Spice0.9 km
  • New Paradise Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • Lepton Fisheries1.0 km
  • TK's Pizza0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deighton4.3 km
  • Huddersfield4.3 km
  • Stocksmoor4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Penistone Rd Station Road0.0 km
  • Penistone Rd Station Road0.1 km
  • Station Rd Fenay Drive0.1 km
  • Station Rd Fenay Drive0.2 km
  • Station Rd Oak Tree Terrace0.2 km