Postcode report
HD8 0PD Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Kirklees
About HD8 0PD: area rating, property, schools and local change
HD8 0PD is a postcode in Almondbury, Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HD8 0PD, then scores the surrounding small area 67/100 - top 23% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HD8 0PD are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for HD8 0PD is based on Kirklees 051 Census 2021. It covers 6,788 residents, 355 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near HD8 0PD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HD8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £187k from 116 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HD8 0PD can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HD8 0PD by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near HD8 0PD; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about HD8 0PD
Is HD8 0PD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 67/100 (top 23% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near HD8 0PD?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HD8 0PD?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for HD8 0PD?
LocaleIQ matched HD8 0PD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HD8 0PD?
The latest median sold price is £187k based on 116 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HD8 0PD?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.