Postcode HD8 8YJ is located in a rural village, within the Penistone West ward of Barnsley in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Ingbirchworth, Dunford Bridge & Thurgoland area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ingbirchworth, Dunford Bridge & Thurgoland is £52,774 per year. The nearest station is Denby Dale located about 1.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ingbirchworth, Dunford Bridge & Thurgoland has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,065 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Ingbirchworth, Dunford Bridge & Thurgoland has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ingbirchworth, Dunford Bridge & Thurgoland is £52,774 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HD8 8YJ.
Ingbirchworth, Dunford Bridge & Thurgoland near HD8 8YJ 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £269,000 in Penistone West area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £695,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 91 | £349,995 |
| Flats | 8 | £106,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £192,500 |
10 year median price trend in Penistone West
In the HD8 8YJ postcode area, located within Ingbirchworth, Dunford Bridge & Thurgoland, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School | Voluntary aided school | Good |
Annual council tax rates for Barnsley 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.