Postcode HD8 8YA is located in a rural hamlet, within the Holme Valley South ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Holmfirth, New Mill & Hepworth area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Holmfirth, New Mill & Hepworth is £60,684 per year. The nearest station is Shepley located about 1.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Holmfirth, New Mill & Hepworth has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,681 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Holmfirth, New Mill & Hepworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Holmfirth, New Mill & Hepworth is £60,684 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HD8 8YA.
Holmfirth, New Mill & Hepworth near HD8 8YA 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 275 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Holme Valley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £1,040,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 88 | £453,750 |
| Flats | 20 | £167,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £287,500 |
| Terraced | 105 | £205,000 |
10 year median price trend in Holme Valley South
In the HD8 8YA postcode area, located within Holmfirth, New Mill & Hepworth, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Shepley First School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Birdsedge First School | Academy converter | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HD8 8YA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Lane Head Road, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8BL | 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.