Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

HD8 8QH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

478

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD8 8QH 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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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates HD8 8QH — age 38, 76% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

HD8 8QH is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Denby Dale in Denby Dale. Administratively it sits within Denby Dale ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for HD8 8QH are sourced from Output Area E00056026 (shared with 13 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 8QH. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
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.

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

HD8 8QH has low crime rates — 16 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 offences16
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Denby Dale First and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils0.9 km
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Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School

Good63 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Bels Bakery0.2 km
  • GG'S Artisan Bakery0.2 km
  • Parrys Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
  • Unit A To C0.2 km
  • David Gawthorpe Butchers0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Denby Dale Cricket Club0.5 km
  • Cumberworth United Cricket Club1.0 km
  • Denby Dale Working Mens Club0.2 km
  • The White Hart0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Denby Dale Tea Rooms0.4 km
  • Palace Tandoori0.5 km
  • Beanies Unit 190.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Meli-Ciow0.4 km
  • Bella Dale0.5 km
  • Shanghai Palace0.2 km
  • Denby Dale Fisheries0.4 km
  • Maxis Balti Restaurant And Pizza Bar Unit 14 To 160.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Denby Dale0.2 km
  • Shepley3.4 km
  • Stocksmoor4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Wakefield Road Wood Lane0.0 km
  • Wakefield Road Wood Lane0.0 km
  • Denby Dale Station0.1 km
  • Denby Dale Station0.1 km
  • Wakefield Road Wood Nook0.2 km