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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 271 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Denby Dale area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £905,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Denby Dale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached104£395,750£3,306
Flats3£128,000£2,169
Semi-Detached82£242,475£3,011
Terraced82£207,750£2,773

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

HD89JU

Busker Lane

HD88UP

Green Acre Drive

HD81FY

Denby Dale

HD89DQ

Smithy Close

HD88XA

Inkerman Court

HD81FA

Denby Dale

HD89UP

Armitage Close

HD88UA

South Croft

HD89AF

Beechfield Avenue

HD89XJ

Park Mill Way

HD89TP

Railway Court

HD88XZ

Denby Lane

HD88YQ

Toby Wood Lane

HD89DN

Matherville

HD89NT

Oldfield Lane

HD88SL

Greenside

HD88QW

Barnsley Road

HD88RB

Cuckstool Road

HD89ES

Wharfedale Crescent

HD88RL

Weavers Walk

HD89UA

Blenheim Chase

HD89LH

Hollin House Lane

HD89LJ

Bank End Lane

HD89AB

Cumberworth Road

HD89AR

Huddersfield Road

HD89WG

Pilling Way

HD89QD

Manor Road

HD88XF

Barnsley Road

HD88TF

Kenyon Bank

HD89UU

Paddock Walk

HD89QN

Riverside

HD89LD

Heather Fold

HD89HW

Barnsley Road

HD89SX

Springfield Terrace

HD88UG

Smithy Hill

HD89TX

Bedale Close

HD89RF

Ellmont Avenue

HD88QX

Woodside

HD89PP

Back Lane

HD89ZL

Siderite Close

HD89SY

Jagger Lane

HD88TA

Lower Kitchen Royd

HD88QU

Leak Hall Lane

HD88TD

Kenyon Bank

HD88TG

Revel Garth

HD89QE

Back Lane

HD89GU

Blackthorn Way

HD89LW

Riding Wood Rise

HD89RR

Rectory Lane

HD88TT

Garden Terrace

HD89NH

Chapel Hill

HD88SN

Rockwood Rise

HD88RA

Leak Hall Lane

HD89UW

Barrowstead

HD88GR

Denby Dale

HD88UT

Bank Lane

HD88SZ

Wakefield Road

HD89TR

Colliers Way

HD89JQ

Dearne Street

HD89PU

Wakefield Road

HD88SY

Denby Dale

HD89UD

Laurel Bank

HD88XT

Highfield Avenue

HD88RJ

Dale Close

HD88SH

Gilthwaites Crescent

HD89ZB

Jacquard Road

HD89AN

Westfield Drive

HD88TB

Thorpes Avenue

HD89XD

Clifton View

HD88XJ

Heator Lane

HD89EA

Score Croft

HD89QY

Emley Moor Business Park

HD88TJ

Sunnybank

HD89BB

Park Gate

HD88GY

Riverside Court

HD89LS

Marshall Mill Court

HD88NP

Park Lane

HD89WL

Colliers Way

HD89EG

Saville Road

HD89XH

Vinery Close

HD88GE

Station Road

HD89AT

Chapel Close

HD89SH

Fox Close

HD89GX

Orchid Court

HD88GH

Old School Court

HD89BH

Elm Street

HD89XB

Grove House Drive

HD89QT

Hagg Hill

HD89UH

Tenter Close

HD88NR

Barnsley Road

HD81EG

Denby Dale

HD88PL

Shelley Woodhouse Lane

HD89WP

Field Fold

HD89LY

Church Lane

HD89FB

Denby Dale

HD89HP

Dearne Terrace

HD88PB

Eunice Lane

HD81FP

Denby Dale

HD89WF

Beanlands Court

HD89SN

Tipping Lane

Data Sources

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