Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

RESERVOIR VIEW, HD8 9AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RESERVOIR VIEW, HD8 9AD.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

HD8 9AD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £341k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 16.9% year-on-year.

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HD8 9AD is a sought-after residential area on Reservoir View, 0.4km from Common End in Skelmanthorpe. Administratively it sits within Denby Dale ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HD8, HD8 9AD offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £341k, down 16.9% 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 9AD are sourced from Output Area E00056016 (shared with 7 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 9AD. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 233,250

6 sales · Mean £ 249,750

Detached

£ 355,000

1 sales · Mean £ 355,000

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

HD8 9AD has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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Shelley College, A Share Academy

Outstanding1358 pupils0.2 km
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St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Good183 pupils0.9 km
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Skelmanthorpe Academy

Good165 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Grow Refill Store0.8 km
  • Skelmanthorpe Community Pantry , 1st floor0.9 km
  • Taylor Made0.8 km
  • 38 Commercial Road0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Skelmanthorpe Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Skelmanthorpe Savoy Sport Club0.8 km
  • Tipsy Cow0.7 km
  • The Grove Inn0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Amberlu's Cafe, Ground Floor0.9 km
  • Solos Restaurant0.8 km
  • The Coffee Mill0.7 km
  • Volare, 9-110.8 km
  • Henry's Bar0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co Operative Food0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Butties0.5 km
  • Chi Chini0.8 km
  • Ice & spice Skelmanthorpe ltd0.9 km
  • Slow Cooked Limited0.8 km
  • Grove Fisheries0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Denby Dale2.1 km
  • Shepley2.7 km
  • Stocksmoor4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Huddersfield Road Reservoir View0.1 km
  • Huddersfield Road Reservoir view0.1 km
  • Shelley College0.2 km
  • Shelley College0.2 km
  • Shelley College0.2 km