Postcode HD8 8BJ is located in a rural town, within the Kirkburton ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Shelley & Shepley area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shelley & Shepley is £65,254 per year. The nearest station is Shepley located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Shelley & Shepley has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,498 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.
Shelley & Shepley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shelley & Shepley is £65,254 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 126 ft away from HD8 8BJ.
Shelley & Shepley near HD8 8BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shepley located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shepley | N/A | Walking directions to Shepley |
Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Kirkburton area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 68 | £418,250 |
| Flats | 8 | £87,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £251,500 |
| Terraced | 55 | £198,500 |
10 year median price trend in Kirkburton
In the HD8 8BJ postcode area, located within Shelley & Shepley, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Shelley First School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Shepley First School | Community school | Good |
Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.