Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

WHITEGATES GROVE, HD8 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEGATES GROVE, HD8 0BW.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /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: HD8 0BW 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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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. HD8 0BW's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £400k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

HD8 0BW is a sought-after residential area on Whitegates Grove, 0.3km from Common Top in Lepton. Administratively it sits within Kirkburton ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

For serious buyers, HD8 0BW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 £400k. 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 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00056400 (shared with 14 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 0BW. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
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

£ 350,000

3 sales · Mean £ 333,333

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

HD8 0BW has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary5
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime2

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 pupils0.7 km
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Highburton Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School

Good183 pupils1.3 km
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King James's School

Good1034 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Harveys Bar Kitchen0.7 km
  • Rowley Hill Working Mens Club0.3 km
  • The Sun0.9 km
  • Woodsome Hall Golf Club0.6 km
  • Fenay Bridge0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Hadfields Bakers0.6 km
  • Fenay Bridge Stores0.7 km
  • Lepton Food And Wine0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Lepton Fisheries0.8 km
  • TK's Pizza0.7 km
  • Green Hut Fisheries0.8 km
  • Lepton Spice0.6 km
  • New Paradise Indian Takeaway0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Reliance Precision Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stocksmoor4.0 km
  • Honley4.7 km
  • Shepley4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Penistone Rd Whitegates Grove0.1 km
  • Penistone Rd Whitegates Grove0.2 km
  • Penistone Rd Rowley Lane0.3 km
  • Rowley Ln Woodsome Drive0.3 km
  • Rowley Lane Penistone Rd0.3 km