Area360 logo

Find postcode

Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West

Interactive map displaying Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West

About

Denby Dale, Cumberworth and Clayton West form a cluster of settlements in the rural western part of Kirklees. The landscape is defined by rolling fields, wooded valleys and the winding route of the River Dearne. These are largely residential villages, with local economies historically connected to agriculture and textile production.

The area is known for the Denby Dale Pie, a community event dating back to the 19th century where enormous meat pies are baked to commemorate special occasions. The villages maintain a network of footpaths connecting to the surrounding Pennine countryside, including sections of the Kirklees Way.

Area overview

On average Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West is £56,649 per year. There are 8 schools in Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West is home to around 10,065 people, with a population density of about 429.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West Population
10,065
Population density
429.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.06(-52%)
Burglary
5.27(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.67(-67%)
Public order
4.47(-49%)
Other theft
4.07(-39%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,651
95.89%
Other White
89
0.88%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
72
0.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
71
0.71%
Indian
34
0.34%
Total population: 10,065

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,087
37.06%
Level 3 (A level)
1,387
16.65%
No qualifications
1,332
15.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,156
13.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
634
7.61%
Total 16+ residents: 8,330

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,841
43.3%
Owns with a mortgage
1,559
36.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
501
11.78%
Social rents from council
191
4.49%
Other forms of private rent
96
2.26%
Total households: 4,252

Property prices in Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £265,500 in Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,500 up to £905,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached54£400,500£3,229
Flats2£131,500£2,191
Semi-Detached44£240,000£2,976
Terraced48£199,000£2,800

10 years median price trend in Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West.

All postcodes in Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West

HD89XB

Grove House Drive

HD88TJ

Sunnybank

HD89HW

Barnsley Road

HD88UW

Falledge Lane

HD88UF

Denby Lane

HD89NF

Holmfield Close

HD88QQ

Wallroyds

HD89JU

Busker Lane

HD89NU

Hill Top

HD89JY

Highbridge Lane

HD88XW

Parkhead Lane

HD89GU

Blackthorn Way

HD89JG

Water Street

HD88RW

River Valley View

HD89NG

Holmfield Avenue

HD88YR

Penistone Road

HD88FP

Norman Croft

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.