Postcode HD8 8LT 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 31.6 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shelley & Shepley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,503 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Shelley & Shepley has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HD8 8LT.
Shelley & Shepley near HD8 8LT has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shepley located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Shepley | N/A | Walking directions to Shepley |
Based on 200 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Kirkburton area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £200,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £80,000 |
| Detached | 73 | £415,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kirkburton
In the HD8 8LT postcode area, located within Shelley & Shepley, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HD8 8LT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 2A Westerley Way, Shelley, Huddersfield, HD8 8HN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.
Elected local representatives for HD8 8LT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Richard Smith
Kirkburton - Elected 2 May 2024
Jade Botterill
Ossett and Denby Dale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.