34,313TOTAL POPULATION
13,834HOUSEHOLDS
3.2%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£42,640AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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HD8 POSTCODE REGION

Huddersfield (HD8)

The HD8 postcode area is located in the Huddersfield postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1169 individual postcodes.

There are 63 electoral wards in the HD8 postcode area, including Brighouse, Holmfirth, Huddersfield which come under the local authority of the Kirklees Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 30% of people in HD8 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of HD8 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The HD8 postcode is a regional postcode in the district of Huddersfield, in the United Kingdom. The postcode is within the Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council administrative district and is classified as a semi- urban postcode district. It covers an area that includes parts of Clayton West, Denby Dale, and High Flatts, as well as outlying areas.

The area has a rich historical heritage thanks to the industrial revolution. Denby Dale is known for the famous Denby Dale Pie, while Historic High Flatts was founded in 1790. HD8 is sandwiched between the A629 and A635 roads, making it conveniently situated for travel. The neighbouring postcode is HD9.

Property in the HD8 postcode region is varied and affordable, with a mixture of detached, semi-detached and terraced housing, as well as townhouses and bungalows. The area is served by several local schools including Denby Dale Primary School, Clayton West Primary School, Shelley College, and Kirkburton Middle School. Several rural villages are nearby, such as Flockton, Chickenley, and Kirkburton.

Local amenities in the HD8 region are abundant. There are several local shops, pubs, restaurants and cafés, as well as health clubs, golf courses, and theatres. There are numerous parks and outdoor recreational facilities, including the stunning Beaumont Park and Denby Dale Recreational Ground. The area is also home to Denby Pottery, a world-famous retail shopping centre and factory outlet.

Residents of HD8 have easy access to neighbouring towns and cities including Wakefield, Leeds, Dewsbury, Halifax, and Barnsley. There are excellent transport links, including direct trains to London, and there are bus services from Huddersfield to Manchester and other cities. The area is also well-serviced by motorways, with the M1 and M62 close by.

The HD8 postcode is a great area for those seeking the amenities of a larger town with the benefits of a rural setting. For those looking for affordable housing, excellent transport links, and plenty of character and things to do and see, the HD8 postcode is a great choice.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89%WORKING
  • 11%UNEMPLOYED

11% of people in HD8 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 30%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 17%DE

According to census records, 30% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 6%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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HD8West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

The county of West Yorkshire

HD8 is located in the county of West Yorkshire, in England.

West Yorkshire has a total population of 2,299,700, making it the 4th largest county in the UK.

West Yorkshire has a total area of 783 square miles, and a population density of 1133 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

West Yorkshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeHD8
Postal TownHuddersfield
MSOA NameKirklees 032
LSOA NameKirklees 032D
CountyWest Yorkshire
RegionWest Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityKirklees
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

HD8 Electoral Wards

The postal region of HD8, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Birdsedge
Briestfield
Causeway Foot
Clayton West
Cockley Hill
Cowmes
Coxley
Crawshaw
Denby Dale
Dogley Lane
Emley
Fenay Bridge
Flockton
Flockton Green
Flockton Moor
Fulstone
Gawthorpe
Grange Moor
Greenside
Green Side
Highburton
High Flatts
High Green
High Hoyland
Hill Side
Houses Hill
Ingbirchworth
Kirkburton
Kitchenroyd
Lane Head
Lane Head
Lepton
Lepton Edge
Little Lepton
Lower Cumberworth
Lower Denby
Meal Hill
Middlestown
Midgley
Moor Head
Nether End
Netherton
Overton
Park Gate
Park Head
Park Mill
Raw Green
Rowley Hill
Roydhouse
Scissett
Shelley
Shelley Woodhouse
Shepley
Skelmanthorpe
South Lane
Tandem
Thorncliffe
Thornhill Edge
Thunder Bridge
Tivy Dale
Upper Cumberworth
Upper Denby
Upper Denby
Whitley Lower
Browse Postcodes in HD8

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (HD) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

Your views ofHD8

SJ, huddersfield

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

A great little quiet village to live in, friendly people, very good facilities (shops, post office, beauty salons, health centres, dentist, opticians wine bar, choice of restaurants and eateries). Easy commute to many surrounding towns, the Pennines and Peak District


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