Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

BROOK MEADOWS, HD8 8GW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK MEADOWS, HD8 8GW.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /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 8GW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. HD8 8GW's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £251k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £251k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 2.5% year-on-year.

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

HD8 8GW is a sought-after residential area on Brook Meadows, 0.5km from Denby Dale in Denby Dale. Administratively it sits within Denby Dale ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

For serious buyers, HD8 8GW is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k, down 2.5% year-on-year. 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 8GW are sourced from Output Area E00056030 (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 8GW. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 235,000

18 sales · Mean £ 238,388

Detached

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

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

HD8 8GW has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21
Criminal damage and arson10
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order6
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Denby Dale First and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils0.2 km
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St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Good183 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Bels Bakery0.6 km
  • GG'S Artisan Bakery0.6 km
  • Parrys Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
  • Unit A To C0.7 km
  • Denby Dale News0.5 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Denby Dale Cricket Club0.3 km
  • Dunkirk Inn1.0 km
  • Denby Dale Working Mens Club0.7 km
  • The White Hart0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Denby Dale Tea Rooms0.5 km
  • Just Thai Restaurant & Wine Bar0.6 km
  • Palace Tandoori0.3 km
  • Beanies Unit 190.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Meli-Ciow0.5 km
  • Denby Dale Fisheries0.5 km
  • Maxis Balti Restaurant And Pizza Bar Unit 14 To 160.8 km
  • The Sandwich Works0.9 km
  • Bella Dale0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Denby Dale0.9 km
  • Shepley3.9 km
  • Stocksmoor5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Wakefield Rd Gilthwaites Lane0.1 km
  • Wakefield Rd Cuckstool Road0.1 km
  • Gilthwaites Lane Withyside0.1 km
  • Gilthwaites Crescent Thorpes Ave0.1 km
  • Gilthwaites Lane Rockwood Rise0.2 km