Living in HD8, Kirklees
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around HD8 in Kirklees. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Kirklees: £205,773, up 5.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around HD8
8 recorded home sales on the streets around central HD8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £318,500 and a range from £70,500 to £750,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 KIRKLEA, HD8 8NG | terraced | £214,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 131 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, HD8 8LB | terraced | £237,500 | 2026-01-22 |
| 4 EAST VIEW, HD8 8LL | terraced | £70,500 | 2026-01-09 |
| 251 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, HD8 8LJ | detached | £750,000 | 2025-05-07 |
| 59 NEAR BANK, HD8 8LT | semi-detached | £600,000 | 2025-04-17 |
| 108B HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, HD8 8LE | terraced | £243,000 | 2025-03-28 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
14 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley First School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Skelmanthorpe Academy | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Kirkburton Middle School | Secondary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Shepley First School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Denby Dale First and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Birdsedge First School | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi |
12 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 20.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 17.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.4% |
| Skilled trades | 10.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
3 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central HD8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Kirklees's figures.
Common questions about HD8
What is the average house price in HD8?
The average sold price in Kirklees is £205,773 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in HD8?
Prices in Kirklees are up 5.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in HD8?
The median of 8 recorded sales around central HD8 in the last 2 years is £318,500, ranging from £70,500 to £750,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in HD8?
14 schools sit within 3 miles of central HD8, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in HD8?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HD8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is HD8 at risk of flooding?
Central HD8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is HD8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £318,500; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 3 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is HD8 safe?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HD8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? HD8 or HD5, HD8 or HD9, HD8 or HD4.
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