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Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West

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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 150 recent sales, the median property price is £282,000 in Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,000 up to £1,700,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached62£400,000
Terraced43£196,000
Semi-Detached44£239,000
Flats1£128,000

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

HD88TY

Lower Denby Lane

HD89NN

Wakefield Road

HD89PG

Higson Row

HD89PQ

Crown Terrace

HD89ZA

Bank End Lane

HD88NS

Barnsley Road

HD88NX

Dearnfield

HD88RP

Wakefield Road

HD88RR

Wood Nook

HD89LU

Pack Horse Close

HD89PT

Park Avenue

HD89QW

The Close

HD89UZ

Park Gate Court

HD81EJ

Denby Dale

HD81DY

Denby Dale

HD81EP

Denby Dale

HD81FR

Denby Dale

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.