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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

HD89JB

Pennine Way

HD89SL

Wentworth Drive

HD89SX

Springfield Terrace

HD89UJ

Willow Close

HD89UX

Sycamore Croft

HD89UY

Willow Gardens

HD89WP

Field Fold

HD89XB

Grove House Drive

HD88YQ

Toby Wood Lane

HD88GH

Old School Court

HD88TL

Dearneside Road

HD88UU

Inkerman Way

HD88YU

Upper House Fold

HD89JW

Crown Villas

HD89JY

Highbridge Lane

HD89PA

Bilham Road

HD89QN

Riverside

HD89SZ

Westfield Lane

HD89ZG

Shuttle Close

HD89ZJ

Greenside Court

HD89AT

Chapel Close

HD89BS

Birchfield Grove

HD89SW

St Michaels Close

HD88XY

High Flatts

HD89FD

Denby Dale

HD88QE

Wood Lane

HD89LH

Hollin House Lane

HD88RH

Woodlands Close

HD88YL

Barnsley Road

HD81FX

Denby Dale

HD81FZ

Denby Dale

HD88GX

Carr Green

HD88PA

Cumberworth Lane

HD88QT

Cumberworth Lane

HD88UB

Fairfields

HD88XN

Carr Hill Road

HD88XU

Pump Row

HD89AX

Poplar Rise

HD89LQ

Bagden Lane

HD89NE

Holmfield Road

HD89PD

High Street

HD89PE

Scott Hill

HD89QT

Hagg Hill

HD89RE

Upper Lane

HD89RU

The Crofts

HD89QS

Langley Lane

HD88FY

East Hill Way

HD88PR

Cumberworth Lane

HD88QN

Barnsley Road

HD88RD

Hollin Edge

HD88TF

Kenyon Bank

HD88UW

Falledge Lane

HD88XS

Springfield Drive

HD88YN

Dry Hill Lane

HD89JF

Pilling Lane

HD89NJ

The Ings

HD89NL

Albert Road

HD89NS

High Street

HD89PJ

Rising Box Cottages

HD89SB

Rishworth Avenue

HD89SG

Broomfield Close

HD89UD

Laurel Bank

HD89US

Emley View

HD88QL

Denby Dale

HD88NJ

Leak Hall Road

HD88PP

Lane Hackings

HD88TY

Lower Denby Lane

HD89DW

Manorstead

HD89DZ

Elm Street

HD89NN

Wakefield Road

HD89PG

Higson Row

HD89PQ

Crown Terrace

HD89TH

St Michaels Gardens

WF44AQ

Clough Road

HD89ZA

Bank End Lane

HD89BF

Lidgett Rise

HD88NS

Barnsley Road

HD88NX

Dearnfield

HD88RP

Wakefield Road

HD88RR

Wood Nook

HD89DB

Woodlands Drive

HD89DN

Matherville

HD89EN

Windsor Drive

HD89EU

Bedale Drive

HD89LU

Pack Horse Close

HD89PT

Park Avenue

HD89QP

Warburton

HD89QW

The Close

HD89QX

Ash Lane

HD89RH

Upper Lane

HD89UZ

Park Gate Court

HD89WD

Park Gate Drive

HD89XT

Brambles Court

HD89ZB

Jacquard Road

HD81EJ

Denby Dale

HD81DY

Denby Dale

HD81EP

Denby Dale

HD81FR

Denby Dale

Data Sources

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