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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

HD88QQ

Wallroyds

HD89PQ

Crown Terrace

HD89NZ

Smithy Fold

HD88NT

Barnsley Road

HD88XP

New Brighton

HD89NU

Hill Top

HD89NB

Dearne Park

HD81FW

Denby Dale

HD88RN

Royds Park

HD88RZ

Leak Hall Crescent

HD89EZ

East Fold

HD89DE

Smithy Lane

HD89JN

Crown Street

HD89PF

Crown Buildings

HD88FN

Nether Dale

HD89LG

Wheatley Hill Lane

HD88QH

Wood Lane

HD89DJ

Ridge Close

HD88PF

Sycamore Green

HD88NX

Dearnfield

HD88RU

Cumberworth Lane

HD81EJ

Denby Dale

HD89UJ

Willow Close

HD89ST

Chapel Lane

HD89JH

Saville Street

HD89GJ

Barnsley Road

HD88NZ

Balk Lane

HD89BR

Cross Lane

HD89SL

Wentworth Drive

HD88RW

River Valley View

HD88RP

Wakefield Road

HD88SF

Withyside

HD88UQ

Smithy Hill

HD89DT

Commercial Road

HD88SG

Gilthwaites Lane

HD89SS

Park Lane

HD89GW

Paddock Way

HD88UH

Smithy Hill

HD89BN

Wood Street

HD89RL

Out Lane

HD88UX

Broomhouse Close

HD89EB

Croft Head

HD88PR

Cumberworth Lane

HD88UL

Gunthwaite Lane

HD89LE

Wakefield Road

HD89LN

Upper Common Lane

HD89PY

Woodbine Terrace

HD88YP

Miller Hill

HD88QN

Barnsley Road

HD89LP

Pilling Lane

HD89SQ

Savile Avenue

HD89BZ

Beechfield Avenue

HD88GB

The Croft

HD89QQ

Wakefield Road

HD89ZJ

Greenside Court

HD81FS

Denby Dale

HD88SD

Wakefield Road

HD89DS

Commercial Road

HD88RR

Wood Nook

HD88GX

Carr Green

HD89LB

Highbridge

HD88GP

Ash Well Grove

HD88SB

Denby Dale

HD89NF

Holmfield Close

HD88SW

Gilthwaites Crescent

HD89XP

Savile Avenue

HD88XH

Rowgate

HD89HE

Post Office Row

HD88XU

Pump Row

HD89RY

Mount Pleasant

HD89UY

Willow Gardens

HD88PG

Cumberworth Lane

HD89JE

Pennine Rise

HD89BJ

Holly Tree Grange

HD88QL

Denby Dale

HD89HB

Grosvenor Terrace

HD89NN

Wakefield Road

HD89PN

Lidgett Close

HD89RH

Upper Lane

HD88QP

Bank Lane

HD89QA

Whinmoor Drive

HD89PS

Park Road

HD89BU

Dene Road

HD88RG

Miller Hill

HD89XT

Brambles Court

HD89XA

Low Ings Green

HD88QS

Cumberworth Lane

HD88UR

Bank Lane

HD89DP

Manor Rise

HD89BS

Birchfield Grove

HD89JY

Highbridge Lane

HD89BA

Station Road

HD89PX

Park View

HD89SZ

Westfield Lane

HD88XQ

Wells Mount

HD89ZH

Whistle Bell Court

HD81FR

Denby Dale

HD89JT

Church Terrace

HD89JD

Pennine Drive

HD88FY

East Hill Way

Data Sources

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