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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

HD89QA

Whinmoor Drive

HD89RA

Green Acres Close

HD89RB

Saxon Close

HD88NP

Park Lane

HD88QB

Miller Hill Bank

HD88SD

Wakefield Road

HD88TA

Lower Kitchen Royd

HD88XJ

Heator Lane

HD88XL

Longroyd Lane

HD89AB

Cumberworth Road

HD89BY

Lea Terrace

HD89EA

Score Croft

HD89HZ

Sunnymead Bungalows

HD89LP

Pilling Lane

HD89PS

Park Road

HD89RW

Church Street

HD89UR

Cliffe View

HD89XJ

Park Mill Way

HD81FA

Denby Dale

HD88GZ

Putting Mill Walk

HD88PW

Lane Hackings Green

HD88RF

Cuckstool Road

HD88SA

Briarfield

HD88TJ

Sunnybank

HD88TZ

Denby Lane

HD88UN

Denby Lane

HD88XD

Morley Fold

HD89BZ

Beechfield Avenue

HD89JL

Stanhope Street

HD89JT

Church Terrace

HD89LD

Heather Fold

HD89NH

Chapel Hill

HD89QY

Emley Moor Business Park

HD89SQ

Savile Avenue

HD88ST

Denby Dale

HD88PE

Top Road

HD88TD

Kenyon Bank

HD89AN

Westfield Drive

HD89BE

Spencer Street

HD89DJ

Ridge Close

HD89HW

Barnsley Road

HD89JH

Saville Street

HD89RN

Beaumont Street

HD89RT

School Lane

HD89UF

Round Hill Close

HD89UQ

Phoenix Court

HD89WL

Colliers Way

HD89NX

Denby Dale

HD89QE

Back Lane

HD81FP

Denby Dale

HD88GB

The Croft

HD88NT

Barnsley Road

HD88RG

Miller Hill

HD88TN

Clay Delf

HD88UX

Broomhouse Close

HD89AU

Station Road

HD89AZ

Strike Lane

HD89EW

Highbridge Lane

HD89GW

Paddock Way

HD89PR

Long Lane

HD89QD

Manor Road

HD89SR

Tyburn Lane

HD89TY

Manderlay Gardens

HD81FS

Denby Dale

HD88RT

Wakefield Road

HD88SG

Gilthwaites Lane

HD88UJ

Denby Lane

HD89BD

Station Terrace

HD89DH

Thorpes Crescent

HD89JP

New Street

HD89ND

Holmfield Terrace

HD89QQ

Wakefield Road

HD89TP

Railway Court

HD89UT

Weavers Close

HD88YW

Common Lane

HD88FR

Barnsley Road

HD88GG

Green Lane

HD88NN

Barnsley Road

HD88SE

Gilthwaites Lane

HD88TT

Garden Terrace

HD88YH

Falledge Lane

HD89EH

New Lane

HD89FG

Tallow Mews

HD89GL

Elm Gardens

HD89JE

Pennine Rise

HD89LY

Church Lane

HD89RS

Thorncliffe Lane

HD89TF

Jagger Lane

HD89TR

Colliers Way

HD89UE

Manor Croft

HD89WG

Pilling Way

HD89XA

Low Ings Green

WF44AH

Kirkby Lane

HD89YU

Denby Dale

HD88FN

Nether Dale

HD88UD

Denby Lane

HD88UY

Broombank

HD88XZ

Denby Lane

HD89AP

Cumberworth Road

HD89DR

Lodge Street

Data Sources

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