Postcode HD8 9LJ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Denby Dale ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West is £56,649 per year. The nearest station is Denby Dale located about 2.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,858 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West is £56,649 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HD8 9LJ.
Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West near HD8 9LJ 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 269 recent sales, the median property price is £282,000 in Denby Dale area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 1 | £128,000 |
| Detached | 107 | £390,000 |
| Terraced | 76 | £210,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 85 | £250,000 |
10 year median price trend in Denby Dale
In the HD8 9LJ postcode area, located within Denby Dale, Cumberworth & Clayton West, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Kaye's Academy | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Scissett Church of England Academy | Academy converter | N/A |
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 9LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Timothy Vincent Bamford
Denby Dale - 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.