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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

HD89EN

Windsor Drive

HD89ED

Saville Road

HD89US

Emley View

HD89AW

Ponker Lane

HD89TS

All Saints Close

HD88GW

Brook Meadows

HD89DZ

Elm Street

HD89NP

Victoria Terrace

HD89JP

New Street

HD81EN

Denby Dale

HD89GL

Elm Gardens

HD89NW

Victoria Street

HD89SG

Broomfield Close

HD89BE

Spencer Street

HD89TU

Lenacre Lane

HD89JB

Pennine Way

HD88SU

Wakefield Road

HD89RB

Saxon Close

HD88PN

Low Fold

HD89AZ

Strike Lane

HD89SD

Phoenix Avenue

HD89PE

Scott Hill

HD89XR

Wentworth Avenue

HD81ER

Denby Dale

HD89TF

Jagger Lane

HD89QR

Frank Lane

WF44AH

Kirkby Lane

HD88QD

Wakefield Road

HD81FH

Denby Dale

HD88RT

Wakefield Road

HD89HL

Lower Common Lane

HD89QS

Langley Lane

HD88PA

Cumberworth Lane

HD89NR

Cliffe Street

HD89WH

Park Gate Drive

HD89NL

Albert Road

HD88ST

Denby Dale

HD89DA

Commercial Road

HD88TS

Barnsley Road

HD88NS

Barnsley Road

HD89QJ

High Ash Avenue

HD89DU

Queen Street

HD81ES

Denby Dale

HD89NA

School Terrace

HD88TH

Norman Road

WF44AG

Mill Lane

HD89AD

Reservoir View

HD88UJ

Denby Lane

HD81FU

Denby Dale

HD89NE

Holmfield Road

HD88GG

Green Lane

HD89JW

Crown Villas

HD88QE

Wood Lane

HD88TR

Springhouses

HD89DY

King Street

HD89AU

Station Road

HD89EX

Bedale Avenue

HD89AX

Poplar Rise

HD89NX

Denby Dale

HD88GJ

Springhead Gardens

HD89GR

Paddock Close

HD88PP

Lane Hackings

HD88YN

Dry Hill Lane

HD89SE

Viking Avenue

HD89RJ

Beaumont Street

HD89UE

Manor Croft

HD89TL

Rodley Lane

HD89GY

Baildon Way

HD88RX

Wakefield Road

HD88SE

Gilthwaites Lane

HD89JA

Sunnymead

HD89SA

Broomhey Avenue

HD81DY

Denby Dale

HD89TD

Westfield Lane

HD89EF

Marsden Street

HD89HS

Denby Dale

HD89SR

Tyburn Lane

HD89RD

Rectory Gardens

HD88RD

Hollin Edge

HD89DF

Smithy Lane

HD89PR

Long Lane

HD88NN

Barnsley Road

HD88XL

Longroyd Lane

HD89PW

Ings Mill Drive

HD88TX

Dry Hill Lane

HD88QR

Viaduct Cottages

HD89DR

Lodge Street

HD89PD

High Street

HD89AQ

Lidgett Lane

HD89UX

Sycamore Croft

HD89JL

Stanhope Street

HD89AE

Huddersfield Road

HD88TZ

Denby Lane

HD89SW

St Michaels Close

HD89UZ

Park Gate Court

HD89AS

Huddersfield Road

HD88QY

Greenside

HD89LF

Cuttlehurst

HD89BL

New Street

HD81FZ

Denby Dale

Data Sources

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