Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

DRY HILL LANE, HD8 8TX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRY HILL LANE, HD8 8TX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

253

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD8 8TX 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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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

HD8 8TX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £370k 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 8TX is a safe, established residential area on Dry Hill Lane, 0.1km from Dunkirk in Kirklees. Administratively it sits within Denby Dale ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HD8, HD8 8TX offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% 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 £370k.

Census 2021 statistics for HD8 8TX are sourced from Output Area E00056018 (shared with 18 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 8TX. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 370,000

3 sales · Mean £ 425,000

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

HD8 8TX has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Denby Dale First and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils1.2 km
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Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School

Good63 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Londis0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Bella Dale1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Denby Dale Cricket Club1.0 km
  • Dunkirk Inn0.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Palace Tandoori1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Denby Dale1.5 km
  • Shepley4.7 km
  • Penistone4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Dunkirk Inn0.1 km
  • Dunkirk Inn0.1 km
  • Lwr Denby Lane0.2 km
  • Lwr Denby Lane0.2 km
  • Miller Hill Barnsley Road0.4 km