Postcode HD8 8NL 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 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shelley & Shepley is £65,254 per year. The nearest station is Denby Dale located about 1.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shelley & Shepley has a very 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 28.9 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 8NL.
Shelley & Shepley near HD8 8NL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Denby Dale located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 8NL postcode area, located within Shelley & Shepley, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.