Postcode HD8 9UP is located in a rural town, 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 1.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 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 0.6% 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 9UP.
Emley & Skelmanthorpe near HD8 9UP 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 1.6 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 9UP postcode area, located within Emley & Skelmanthorpe, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HD8 9UP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 38 Commercial Road, Huddersfield, HD8 9DA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Grow | 37 Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9DA | Walking directions to Grow |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 63 Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9DX | Walking directions to Premier |
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 9UP, 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.