Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

BLUEHILLS LANE, HD8 8RQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLUEHILLS LANE, HD8 8RQ.

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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 8RQ 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 8RQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £222k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £222k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 168.0% year-on-year.

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

HD8 8RQ is a sought-after residential area on Bluehills Lane, 0.6km from Denby Dale in Kirklees. Administratively it sits within Denby Dale ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

For serious buyers, HD8 8RQ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, up 168.0% 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 8RQ 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 8RQ. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 515,000

5 sales · Mean £ 492,390

Flat

£ 126,500

10 sales · Mean £ 123,095

Semi-Detached

£ 187,500

3 sales · Mean £ 205,833

Terraced

£ 197,500

14 sales · Mean £ 179,544

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

HD8 8RQ has low crime rates — 11 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 offences8
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Denby Dale First and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils0.8 km
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Cumberworth Church of England Voluntary Aided First School

Outstanding126 pupils1.5 km
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St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Good183 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Bels Bakery0.5 km
  • GG'S Artisan Bakery0.5 km
  • Parrys Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
  • Unit A To C0.5 km
  • David Gawthorpe Butchers0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Denby Dale Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Foresters Arms0.7 km
  • Cumberworth United Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Denby Dale Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • The White Hart0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Denby Dale Tea Rooms0.6 km
  • Palace Tandoori0.7 km
  • Beanies Unit 190.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Meli-Ciow0.6 km
  • Bella Dale0.7 km
  • Shanghai Palace0.5 km
  • Denby Dale Fisheries0.6 km
  • Maxis Balti Restaurant And Pizza Bar Unit 14 To 160.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Denby Dale0.3 km
  • Shepley3.1 km
  • Stocksmoor4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Cumberworth Lane Bromley Park0.3 km
  • Denby Dale Rail Station0.3 km
  • Cumberworth Lane Bromley Park0.3 km
  • Denby Dale Rail Station0.3 km
  • Denby Dale Station0.4 km