Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

SMITHY LANE, HD8 9DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMITHY LANE, HD8 9DF.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

37

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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: HD8 9DF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

HD8 9DF is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

HD8 9DF is a safe, established residential area on Smithy Lane, 0.4km from Skelmanthorpe in Skelmanthorpe. Administratively it sits within Denby Dale ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

For families considering a move, HD8 9DF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £212k.

Census 2021 statistics for HD8 9DF are sourced from Output Area E00055998 (shared with 5 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 9DF. The average age is 37.2. 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 / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 147,000

8 sales · Mean £ 161,937

Detached

£ 340,000

2 sales · Mean £ 340,000

Flat

£ 92,000

1 sales · Mean £ 92,000

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

HD8 9DF has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences51
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order14
Burglary10
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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St Aidan's Church of England Academy

Good183 pupils0.3 km
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Skelmanthorpe Academy

Good165 pupils0.3 km
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Shelley College, A Share Academy

Outstanding1358 pupils1.1 km
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Joseph Norton Academy

Good66 pupils1.3 km
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Denby Dale First and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils1.4 km
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Scissett Middle School

Good619 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Grow Refill Store0.2 km
  • Premier Essentials0.3 km
  • Skelmanthorpe Community Pantry , 1st floor0.2 km
  • 38 Commercial Road0.2 km
  • Taylor Made0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Skelmanthorpe Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Skelmanthorpe Savoy Sport Club0.2 km
  • Tipsy Cow0.3 km
  • The Grove Inn0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Amberlu's Cafe, Ground Floor0.2 km
  • Solos Restaurant0.2 km
  • The Coffee Mill0.3 km
  • Volare, 9-110.2 km
  • Henry's Bar0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co Operative Food0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Butties0.4 km
  • Chi Chini0.2 km
  • Ice & spice Skelmanthorpe ltd0.2 km
  • Jenbao Chinese Take Away0.4 km
  • Slow Cooked Limited0.2 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Denby Dale2.2 km
  • Shepley3.6 km
  • Stocksmoor4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Commercial Road Queen St0.1 km
  • Commercial Road Queen St0.2 km
  • Manor Rise Manorstead0.2 km
  • Barrowstead Woodlands Drive0.2 km
  • Commercial Road New St0.3 km