Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

DAM HILL, HD8 8JH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAM HILL, HD8 8JH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

272

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

HD8 8JH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £254k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £254k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 55.3% year-on-year.

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

HD8 8JH is a sought-after residential area on Dam Hill, 0.6km from Thunder Bridge in Shelley (Kirklees). Administratively it sits within Kirkburton ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

For serious buyers, HD8 8JH is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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. Property: Average house prices are around £254k, down 55.3% 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 8JH are sourced from Output Area E00056038 (shared with 7 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 8JH. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 155,000

5 sales · Mean £ 150,800

Semi-Detached

£ 349,000

2 sales · Mean £ 349,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

HD8 8JH has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Shelley First School

Outstanding193 pupils0.8 km
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Shepley First School

Good172 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Clothiers Arms Inn1.0 km
  • Shelley Cricket Club0.7 km
  • The Rising Sun0.5 km
  • Woodman Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shepley0.9 km
  • Stocksmoor0.9 km
  • Denby Dale4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Penistone Road Dam Hill0.2 km
  • Penistone Road Dam Hill0.2 km
  • The Rising Sun PH0.3 km
  • The Rising Sun PH0.3 km