Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

WOODSOME PARK, HD8 0GW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODSOME PARK, HD8 0GW.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD8 0GW 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. HD8 0GW's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £500k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £500k 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 0GW is a sought-after residential area on Woodsome Park, 0.3km from Rowley Hill in Kirklees. Administratively it sits within Kirkburton ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HD8, HD8 0GW offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 95% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k. 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 0GW are sourced from Output Area E00056416 (shared with 19 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 0GW. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 427,500

2 sales · Mean £ 427,500

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

HD8 0GW has low crime rates — 12 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 offences10
Other theft8
Burglary5
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person1

school Local Schools

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Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good444 pupils0.5 km
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Lepton CofE Primary Academy

Good178 pupils0.7 km
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Highburton Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School

Good183 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Lepton Food And Wine0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Hadfields Bakers0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Sun0.8 km
  • Woodsome Hall Golf Club0.5 km
  • Rowley Hill Working Mens Club0.3 km
  • White Swan Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Reliance Precision Ltd0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Lepton Spice0.7 km
  • New Paradise Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • Lepton Fisheries1.0 km
  • TK's Pizza0.8 km
  • Green Hut Fisheries0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stocksmoor3.7 km
  • Shepley4.3 km
  • Honley4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Rowley Lane Clough Park0.1 km
  • Rowley Lane Clough Park0.1 km
  • Rowley Lane Penistone Rd0.2 km
  • Rowley Ln Woodsome Drive0.2 km
  • Rowley Lane Hermitage Park0.3 km