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.
BLUEHILLS LANE, HD8 8RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLUEHILLS LANE, HD8 8RQ.
375
43
£ 48,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Denby Dale First and Nursery School
Cumberworth Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
3 nearby- Denby Dale Tea Rooms0.6 km
- Palace Tandoori0.7 km
- Beanies Unit 190.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: HD88RQ · Data under Open Government Licence