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About

Denby Dale ward covers a large rural area in the southeastern corner of the Kirklees district. It encompasses several villages, including the namesake Denby Dale, Skelmanthorpe, and Scissett. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, wooded valleys, and the winding River Dearne. The ward functions as a collection of distinct communities, each with its own centre, set within the wider South Pennine foothills.

The area is known for its community baking tradition, with a massive pie dish commemorating local events housed in the village. Economic activity includes agriculture, light manufacturing in the villages, and commuting to larger nearby towns. The Trans Pennine Trail passes through, utilising former railway lines for walking and cycling, connecting the ward's settlements to the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Denby Dale has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Denby Dale is £54,133 per year. There are 11 schools in Denby Dale: 9 primary (2 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Denby Dale is home to around 16,632 people, with a population density of about 404.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Denby Dale Population
16,632
Population density
404.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.49(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.01(-58%)
Burglary
5.11(0%)
Public order
4.87(-45%)
Other theft
3.31(-50%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
15,957
95.93%
Other White
156
0.94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
110
0.66%
White and Asian (mixed)
100
0.6%
Irish
65
0.39%
Total population: 16,634

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,944
35.82%
Level 3 (A level)
2,354
17.06%
No qualifications
2,313
16.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,831
13.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,083
7.85%
Total 16+ residents: 13,801

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
3,087
43.05%
Owns with a mortgage
2,529
35.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
848
11.83%
Social rents from council
404
5.63%
Other forms of private rent
145
2.02%
Total households: 7,171

Property prices in Denby Dale

Based on 269 recent sales, the median property price is £282,000 in Denby Dale area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Denby Dale 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£128,000
Detached107£390,000
Terraced76£210,000
Semi-Detached85£250,000

10 years median price trend in Denby Dale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denby Dale.

All postcodes in Denby Dale

HD88GP

Ash Well Grove

HD88GY

Riverside Court

HD88PG

Cumberworth Lane

HD88QJ

Wakefield Road

HD88SH

Gilthwaites Crescent

HD88SU

Wakefield Road

HD88XA

Inkerman Court

HD88XQ

Wells Mount

HD89AJ

Ponker Nook Lane

HD89BU

Dene Road

HD89ES

Wharfedale Crescent

HD89NG

Holmfield Avenue

HD89TW

Lenacre Lane

HD88FX

Denby Hall Lane

HD88GJ

Springhead Gardens

HD88NR

Barnsley Road

HD88QZ

Hillside

HD88TH

Norman Road

HD89BX

Northfield Lane

HD89DT

Commercial Road

HD89DY

King Street

HD89EP

Busker Lane

HD89GT

Holly Road

HD89HF

Dukewood Road

HD89WJ

Langley Close

HD89HS

Denby Dale

HD89JS

Denby Dale

HD81EN

Denby Dale

HD88XE

Toby Wood Lane

HD88XP

New Brighton

HD89AD

Reservoir View

HD89BB

Park Gate

HD89DA

Commercial Road

HD89LF

Cuttlehurst

HD89NQ

Newlands Avenue

HD89PP

Back Lane

HD89PW

Ings Mill Drive

HD89SS

Park Lane

HD89UN

Park Lodge View

HD89XD

Clifton View

HD81EG

Denby Dale

HD88NU

Cumberworth Lane

HD88NZ

Balk Lane

HD88QQ

Wallroyds

HD88QU

Leak Hall Lane

HD88SL

Greenside

HD89DE

Smithy Lane

HD89DL

Oakfield Grove

HD89HG

Cliffewood Rise

HD89HU

Wakefield Road

HD89JU

Busker Lane

HD89LX

Bridge Close

HD89NR

Cliffe Street

HD89TB

Common Lane

HD89TN

North Lane Court

HD89UG

Garrett Close

HD89ZF

Weaving Mews

HD88GR

Denby Dale

HD89GX

Orchid Court

HD81ER

Denby Dale

HD88QP

Bank Lane

HD88QW

Barnsley Road

HD88RX

Wakefield Road

HD88SP

Thorpes Avenue

HD88TU

Barnsley Road

HD89GP

Gardeners Walk

HD89LZ

Holmfield

HD89NP

Victoria Terrace

HD89NW

Victoria Street

HD89PU

Wakefield Road

HD89QJ

High Ash Avenue

HD89RJ

Beaumont Street

HD88SB

Denby Dale

HD88UZ

Trinity Drive

HD88PS

Barnsley Road

HD89LS

Marshall Mill Court

HD88RZ

Leak Hall Crescent

HD88SX

Lower Putting Mill

HD88UQ

Smithy Hill

HD88UR

Bank Lane

HD89AA

Commercial Road

HD89AH

Westfield Avenue

HD89BL

New Street

HD89BN

Wood Street

HD89EB

Croft Head

HD89EY

New Lane

HD89GU

Blackthorn Way

HD89NF

Holmfield Close

HD89QG

Ings Mill Avenue

HD89SF

Grange Drive

HD89WF

Beanlands Court

HD89WH

Park Gate Drive

HD89XR

Wentworth Avenue

HD81ES

Denby Dale

HD88FZ

Windmill Lane

HD88RA

Leak Hall Lane

HD88TX

Dry Hill Lane

HD88XW

Parkhead Lane

HD89BQ

Dale Street

HD89DX

Commercial Road

Data Sources

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