HD8 9GZ is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Emley in Kirklees. Administratively it sits within Denby Dale ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HD8, HD8 9GZ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for HD8 9GZ are sourced from Output Area E00056003 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HD8 9GZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HD8 9GZ.
523
43
£ 42,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD8 9GZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. HD8 9GZ's low deprivation rank, 77% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD8 9GZ. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
HD8 9GZ has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Emley First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Emley Food And Wine Store0.6 km
- Slimming World0.8 km
- Grandads0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- White Horse Inn and Restaurant0.6 km
- Afc Emley0.8 km
- Beechfield Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Emley Community Cafe0.7 km
- Peak View Cafe Unit 570.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Whineys Burgers0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Denby Dale4.6 km
- Shepley4.8 km
- Stocksmoor5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Chapel Lane Leys Ln0.1 km
- Chapel Lane Leys Ln0.2 km
- Chapel Lane Stringer House Ln0.3 km
- Chapel Lane Stringer House Ln0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HD89GZ · Data under Open Government Licence