Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

SMITHY HILL, HD8 8UG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMITHY HILL, HD8 8UG.

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

277

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

HD8 8UG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 8UG is a sought-after residential area on Smithy Hill, 0.3km from Upper Denby in Upper Denby. Administratively it sits within Denby Dale ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for HD8 8UG are sourced from Output Area E00056001 (shared with 10 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 8UG. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

HD8 8UG has low crime rates — 16 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 offences8
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1

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Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School

Good63 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The George0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Denby Dale1.2 km
  • Shepley4.3 km
  • Penistone4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Denby Lane Fairfields0.1 km
  • Denby Dale Bank Lane0.1 km
  • Denby Lane Fairfields0.1 km
  • Denby Dale Bank Lane0.1 km
  • Falledge First School0.4 km