Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

VIKING AVENUE, HD8 9SE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VIKING AVENUE, HD8 9SE.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates HD8 9SE — age 50, 89% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 3.5% year-on-year.

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

HD8 9SE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Viking Avenue, 0.1km from Warburton in Emley. Administratively it sits within Denby Dale ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

For families considering a move, HD8 9SE represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 3.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HD8 9SE are sourced from Output Area E00055991 (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 9SE. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 168,000

7 sales · Mean £ 185,857

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

HD8 9SE has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Other crime3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2

school Local Schools

P

Emley First School

Outstanding145 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Beechfield Inn0.3 km
  • Afc Emley0.3 km
  • White Horse Inn and Restaurant0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Whineys Burgers0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Emley Food And Wine Store0.5 km
  • Slimming World0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Emley Community Cafe0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Denby Dale4.9 km
  • Shepley5.6 km
  • Stocksmoor6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Upper Lane Savile Ave0.2 km
  • Upper Lane Savile Ave0.2 km
  • Glebe Close Upper Lane0.2 km
  • Glebe Close Upper Lane0.2 km
  • School Lane Savile Ave0.3 km