Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

HD8 8BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HD8 8BJ.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD8 8BJ 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

HD8 8BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 8BJ is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Shelley Far Bank in Shepley. Administratively it sits within Kirkburton ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

For serious buyers, HD8 8BJ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 82% 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 10 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 8BJ are sourced from Output Area E00056426 (shared with 12 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 8BJ. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

HD8 8BJ has low crime rates — 10 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 offences4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Shelley First School

Outstanding193 pupils0.6 km
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Shepley First School

Good172 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Shepley Bowling Club1.0 km
  • Black Bull1.0 km
  • Shelley Cricket Club1.0 km
  • Shelley Sports And Social Club0.9 km
  • The Flying Ferret1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Super Wok0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Mccolls1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Turntable1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co Opertative Food0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shepley0.3 km
  • Stocksmoor1.7 km
  • Denby Dale3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbey Road Whitby Court0.0 km
  • Abbey Road Whitby Court0.1 km
  • New Hey Moor Houses0.2 km
  • New Hey Moor Houses0.2 km
  • Abbey Rd Station Lane0.2 km