Postcode HD8 9QT 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 Emley & Skelmanthorpe area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Emley & Skelmanthorpe is £49,726 per year. The nearest station is Denby Dale located about 3.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Emley & Skelmanthorpe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,106 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Emley & Skelmanthorpe has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Emley & Skelmanthorpe is £49,726 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HD8 9QT.
Emley & Skelmanthorpe near HD8 9QT 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 3 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 9QT postcode area, located within Emley & Skelmanthorpe, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Emley First School | Community school | Outstanding | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Kaye's 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 9QT, 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.