Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

BARNSLEY ROAD, HD8 8XF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNSLEY ROAD, HD8 8XF.

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

388

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD8 8XF 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.

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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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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 8XF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

HD8 8XF is a well-regarded residential area on Barnsley Road, 1.1km from Cumberworth, Upper in Upper Denby. Administratively it sits within Denby Dale ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HD8, HD8 8XF offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £335k.

Census 2021 statistics for HD8 8XF are sourced from Output Area E00056002 (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 8XF. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 335,000

1 sales · Mean £ 335,000

school Local Schools

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Cumberworth Church of England Voluntary Aided First School

Outstanding126 pupils1.0 km
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Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School

Good63 pupils1.5 km
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Denby Dale First and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Village Store And Newsagents, Upper Cumberworth Post Office1.0 km
  • Bels Bakery1.0 km
  • GG'S Artisan Bakery1.0 km
  • Unit A To C1.0 km
  • Plasterline Ltd0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Shanghai Palace1.0 km
  • Maxis Balti Restaurant And Pizza Bar Unit 14 To 160.7 km
  • The Sandwich Works0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Denby Dale Working Mens Club1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Beanies Unit 191.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Denby Dale0.6 km
  • Shepley2.9 km
  • Stocksmoor4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Rockwood House0.1 km
  • Rockwood House0.2 km