HD8 8TL is a sought-after residential area on Dearneside Road, 0.2km from Denby Dale in Denby Dale. Administratively it sits within Denby Dale ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HD8, HD8 8TL offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £356k, down 39.2% 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 8TL are sourced from Output Area E00056032 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEARNESIDE ROAD, HD8 8TL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEARNESIDE ROAD, HD8 8TL.
276
46
£ 48,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD8 8TL 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HD8 8TL combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£356k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 39.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD8 8TL. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 174,995
5 sales · Mean £ 182,199
Detached
£ 415,000
6 sales · Mean £ 445,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD8 8TL has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Denby Dale First and Nursery School
Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bels Bakery0.3 km
- GG'S Artisan Bakery0.3 km
- Parrys Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
- Unit A To C0.2 km
- David Gawthorpe Butchers0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Denby Dale Cricket Club0.2 km
- Dunkirk Inn0.9 km
- Denby Dale Working Mens Club0.2 km
- The White Hart0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Denby Dale Tea Rooms0.2 km
- Palace Tandoori0.2 km
- Beanies Unit 190.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Meli-Ciow0.2 km
- Bella Dale0.2 km
- Shanghai Palace0.3 km
- Denby Dale Fisheries0.2 km
- Maxis Balti Restaurant And Pizza Bar Unit 14 To 160.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Denby Dale0.6 km
- Shepley3.8 km
- Stocksmoor5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Miller Hill Wakefield Road0.1 km
- Miller Hill Wakefield Road0.1 km
- Wakefield Rd Miller Hill0.1 km
- Wakefield Rd Wesley Terrace0.2 km
- Wakefield Road Leak Hall Cresc0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD88TL · Data under Open Government Licence