Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

WAKEFIELD ROAD, HD8 0ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAKEFIELD ROAD, HD8 0ED.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

HD8 0ED is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 0ED is a sought-after residential area on Wakefield Road, 0.6km from Lidgate in Lepton. Administratively it sits within Almondbury ward and the Huddersfield constituency.

For families considering a move, HD8 0ED represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for HD8 0ED are sourced from Output Area E00056399 (shared with 3 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 0ED. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 131,250

6 sales · Mean £ 130,250

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

HD8 0ED has low crime rates — 28 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 offences27
Anti-social behaviour16
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good444 pupils0.6 km
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Lepton CofE Primary Academy

Good178 pupils0.9 km
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Highburton Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School

Good183 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • 315 Bar And Restaurant0.9 km
  • Lepton Highlanders Sports & Social0.9 km
  • The Sun0.3 km
  • Rowley Hill Working Mens Club0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Antiques Farm And Coffee Shop0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Lepton Food And Wine0.5 km
  • Lepton Service Station0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.3 km
  • Hadfields Bakers0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Lepton Spice0.5 km
  • New Paradise Indian Takeaway0.5 km
  • Lepton Fisheries0.4 km
  • TK's Pizza0.4 km
  • Green Hut Fisheries0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mirfield4.3 km
  • Stocksmoor4.6 km
  • Shepley5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Rowley Lane Highgate Ave0.2 km
  • Rowley Lane Highgate Ave0.2 km
  • Rowley Lane Sycamore Close0.3 km
  • Rowley Lane Sycamore Close0.3 km
  • Highgate Lane Highgate Ave0.3 km