Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

HILLSIDE, HD8 8QZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE, HD8 8QZ.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

48

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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 8QZ 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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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

HD8 8QZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £263k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £263k 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 8QZ is a sought-after residential area on Hillside, 0.3km from Denby Dale in Denby Dale. Administratively it sits within Denby Dale ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

For serious buyers, HD8 8QZ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £263k. 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 8QZ are sourced from Output Area E00056027 (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 8QZ. The average age is 47.8. 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 Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 277,500

2 sales · Mean £ 277,500

Detached

£ 249,500

2 sales · Mean £ 249,500

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

HD8 8QZ has low crime rates — 22 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 offences24
Criminal damage and arson10
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Denby Dale First and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils0.3 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 Bakery0.4 km
  • GG'S Artisan Bakery0.4 km
  • Parrys Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
  • Unit A To C0.5 km
  • David Gawthorpe Butchers0.4 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Denby Dale Cricket Club0.2 km
  • Denby Dale Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • The White Hart0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Denby Dale Tea Rooms0.3 km
  • Just Thai Restaurant & Wine Bar0.8 km
  • Palace Tandoori0.2 km
  • Beanies Unit 190.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Meli-Ciow0.3 km
  • Bella Dale0.2 km
  • Shanghai Palace0.4 km
  • Denby Dale Fisheries0.3 km
  • Maxis Balti Restaurant And Pizza Bar Unit 14 To 160.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Denby Dale0.7 km
  • Shepley3.6 km
  • Stocksmoor5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Wakefield Road Leak Hall Cresc0.2 km
  • Wakefield Road Leak Hall Cresc0.2 km
  • Miller Hill Wakefield Road0.3 km
  • Miller Hill Wakefield Road0.3 km
  • Wakefield Rd Cuckstool Road0.3 km