Affluence in HD8 0FT
How HD8 0FT ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Kirkheaton
- Council
- Kirklees
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,176 (2024)
HD8 0FTHuddersfield
How well off HD8 0FT is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the HD8 0FT area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime5.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Living environment6.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Education and skills9.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the HD8 0FT area is above that, at 65.8%. 20.7% are retired and 5.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the HD8 0FT area is above that, at 45.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the HD8 0FT area is above that, at 40%. 11.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood HD8 0FT sits in (Kirkheaton): about 2,176 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.