Postcode HD8 8BW is located in a rural hamlet, 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 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shelley & Shepley is £51,700 per year. The nearest station is Shepley located about 0.8 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 27,366 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Shelley & Shepley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 35.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.7% 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 of residents in Shelley & Shepley is £51,700 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from HD8 8BW.
Shelley & Shepley near HD8 8BW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Shepley | N/A | Walking directions to Shepley |
Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Kirkburton area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £1,125,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 67 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £94,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 52 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kirkburton
In the HD8 8BW 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 | Shepley First School | Community school | Good | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Birdsedge First School | Academy converter | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HD8 8BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Lane Head Road, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8BL | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | 2-4 Station Road, Huddersfield, HD8 8AA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.