Postcode HD8 8DS 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 29.0 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 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 29.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from HD8 8DS.
Shelley & Shepley near HD8 8DS 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shepley | N/A | Walking directions to Shepley |
| 0.8 mi | Stocksmoor | N/A | Walking directions to Stocksmoor |
Based on 191 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 | 69 | £421,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £87,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £251,500 |
| Terraced | 56 | £196,750 |
10 year median price trend in Kirkburton
In the HD8 8DS postcode area, located within Shelley & Shepley, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Shepley First School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Shelley First School | Academy converter | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HD8 8DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 2-4 Station Road, Huddersfield, HD8 8AA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.