HD8 9UA is a safe, established residential area on Blenheim Chase, 0.3km from Scissett in Clayton West and Scissett. Administratively it sits within Denby Dale ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HD8, HD8 9UA offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k, down 12.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HD8 9UA are sourced from Output Area E00056013 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLENHEIM CHASE, HD8 9UA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLENHEIM CHASE, HD8 9UA.
379
46
£ 48,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD8 9UA 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.
Area Character
HD8 9UA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £360k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 12.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD8 9UA. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 320,000
11 sales · Mean £ 325,450
Semi-Detached
£ 229,995
5 sales · Mean £ 225,969
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD8 9UA has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Scissett Church of England Academy
Joseph Norton Academy
Scissett Middle School
Kaye's Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bagden Hall Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Crown0.2 km
- Nortonthorpe Sports Club0.4 km
- Scissett Wmc0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- BBQ Base0.2 km
- Bread and Butter0.2 km
- G.K.I.0.2 km
- Mustang Cafe And Takeaway0.4 km
- Saffron0.2 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Shop0.4 km
- Well Pharmacy0.1 km
- Scissett Stores0.1 km
- Wordsworth News0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Emley Rugby Snack Bar0.4 km
- Kids Creations0.4 km
- Valentinos0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Denby Dale3.2 km
- Shepley5.3 km
- Darton6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Middle School0.2 km
- Wakefield Road Crown Street0.2 km
- Middle School0.2 km
- Middle School0.2 km
- Middle School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD89UA · Data under Open Government Licence