Cumberworth Lane is in Denby Dale, Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD8 8RU is located in the Denby Dale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dewsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cumberworth Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD8 8RS, HD8 8RT, HD8 8TJ, HD8 8QS, HD8 8RP, HD8 8QT, HD8 8XD, HD8 8RR, HD8 8TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HD8 8RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 55.4% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 44.6% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.3% | 33.6% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 30.7% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 14.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 19.1% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 13.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.3% | 39.8% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 43.2% | 31.1% | -12.1% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 22.4% | 14.3% | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 24.2% | 6.2% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 6.1% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 8.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 11.2% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 34.7% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 97.3% | 97.5% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 96.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98% | 96.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cumberworth Lane was 99.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.4% higher than the Denby Dale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cumberworth Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Denby Dale and the 460th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Chapel Court Cumberworth Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-03-29 | £454,888 |
| 287 Cumberworth Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-01-08 | £152,689 |
| 281 Cumberworth Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-01-28 | £243,272 |
| 287 Cumberworth Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2017-08-28 | £185,268 |
| 289 Cumberworth Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2016-04-29 | £149,256 |
HD8 8RU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HD8 8RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in HD8 8RU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denby Dale First and Nursery School Gilthwaites Lane , Denby Dale HD8 8SG | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Goose Green , Upper Denby HD8 8UN | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy Smithy Close , Skelmanthorpe HD8 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberworth Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Cumberworth Lane , Upper Cumberworth HD8 8NU | 4out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skelmanthorpe Academy Elm Street , Skelmanthorpe HD8 9DZ | 2out of 4 | 2,409 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley College, A Share Academy Huddersfield Road , Shelley HD8 8NL | 4out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penistone Grammar School Huddersfield Road , Penistone S36 7BX | 3out of 4 | 5,148 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scissett Middle School Wakefield Road , Scissett HD8 9JX | 3out of 4 | 3,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Norton Academy Busker Lane , Scissett HD8 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,737 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denby Dale Tea Rooms | 378 Wakefield Road, Denby Dale | 79 yd | |
| Beanies Unit 19 | Springfield Mills, Norman Road | 189 yd | |
| Palace Tandoori | 321 Wakefield Road, Denby Dale | 250 yd | |
| The Kirkwood Coffee Shop | Denby Dale Community Library, Wakefield Road | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart | 380 Wakefield Road, Denby Dale | 79 yd | |
| Denby Dale Working Mens Club | 7 Norman Road, Denby Dale | 189 yd | |
| Denby Dale Cricket Club | Wakefield Road, Denby Dale | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denby Dale Fisheries | 341 Wakefield Road, Denby Dale | 75 yd | |
| Mei-licious | Mei licious, 335 Wakefield Road | 85 yd | |
| Shanghai Palace | 359 Wakefield Road, Denby Dale | 142 yd | |
| Bella Dale | 323 Wakefield Road, Denby Dale | 250 yd | |
| Maxis Balti Restaurant And Pizza Bar Unit 14 To 16 | Denby Dale Industrial Park, Wakefield Road | 350 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denby Dale Pie Hall WAKEFIELD ROAD | 323 yd | |
| Denby Dale Cricket Club WAKEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Denby Dale School GILTHWAITES LANE | grass pitches | 767 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.