HD8 9SF is a safe, established residential area on Grange Drive, 0.6km from Emley in Emley. Administratively it sits within Denby Dale ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HD8, HD8 9SF offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £429k.
Census 2021 statistics for HD8 9SF are sourced from Output Area E00056004 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRANGE DRIVE, HD8 9SF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE DRIVE, HD8 9SF.
306
47
£ 42,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD8 9SF 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HD8 9SF — age 47, 80% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £429k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD8 9SF. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 464,500
6 sales · Mean £ 461,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD8 9SF has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Emley First School
Flockton CofE (C) First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Beechfield Inn0.6 km
- Afc Emley0.6 km
- White Horse Inn and Restaurant0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Whineys Burgers0.6 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Emley Food And Wine Store0.6 km
- Slimming World0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Emley Community Cafe0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Denby Dale5.6 km
- Shepley6.0 km
- Ravensthorpe6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Rectory Ln Grange Drive0.1 km
- Rectory Ln Grange Drive0.1 km
- Church Street School Ln0.3 km
- Church Street School Ln0.3 km
- School Lane Savile Ave0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HD89SF · Data under Open Government Licence