HD8 0GF is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Thunder Bridge in Shelley (Kirklees). Administratively it sits within Kirkburton ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HD8, HD8 0GF offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0GF are sourced from Output Area E00056040 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HD8 0GF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HD8 0GF.
317
39
£ 51,700 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD8 0GF 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
HD8 0GF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD8 0GF. The average age is 38.7. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
HD8 0GF has low crime rates — 4 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.
school Local Schools
Shelley First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Clothiers Arms Inn0.7 km
- Woodman Inn0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stocksmoor0.7 km
- Shepley1.4 km
- Brockholes3.6 km
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Postcode Profile: HD80GF · Data under Open Government Licence