Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

HD8 8PJ House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

375

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD8 8PJ 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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9/10
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6/10
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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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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

HD8 8PJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 86% 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.

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

HD8 8PJ is a sought-after residential area located 1.1km from Cumberworth, Lower in Kirklees. Administratively it sits within Denby Dale ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HD8, HD8 8PJ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% 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 2 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 8PJ are sourced from Output Area E00056022 (shared with 22 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 8PJ. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

HD8 8PJ has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Shelley College, A Share Academy

Outstanding1358 pupils1.2 km
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Cumberworth Church of England Voluntary Aided First School

Outstanding126 pupils1.2 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Foresters Arms0.9 km
  • Cumberworth United Cricket Club1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Turntable0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shepley1.7 km
  • Denby Dale1.7 km
  • Stocksmoor3.1 km