Smithy Hill is in Upper Denby, Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD8 8UG 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 Smithy Hill, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD8 8UQ, HD8 8UJ, HD8 8UH, HD8 8UF, HD8 8UE, HD8 8US, HD8 8UD, HD8 8UR, HD8 8UT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD8 8UG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HD8 8UG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 14.1% | 20.4% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.8% | 52.8% | -16.0% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 13.6% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 10.8% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.9% | 45.9% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 34.8% | -5.1% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 15.1% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 19.4% | 17.3% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 6.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6.8% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15.7% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 36.1% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 99.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 100% 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 | 99.3% | 100% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 100% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smithy Hill was 41.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.6% lower than the Denby Dale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Smithy Hill has the 25th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Denby Dale and the 360th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Smithy Hill, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2006-10-16 | £339,114 |
| 10 Smithy Hill, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £59,995 | 2002-09-27 | £197,362 |
HD8 8UG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 8UG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8UG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Goose Green , Upper Denby HD8 8UN | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denby Dale First and Nursery School Gilthwaites Lane , Denby Dale HD8 8SG | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberworth Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Cumberworth Lane , Upper Cumberworth HD8 8NU | 4out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birdsedge First School Penistone Road , Birdsedge HD8 8XR | 2out of 4 | 2,785 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy Smithy Close , Skelmanthorpe HD8 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,204 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,595 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penistone Grammar School Huddersfield Road , Penistone S36 7BX | 3out of 4 | 3,917 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 | 4,073 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 | 3,776 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | 114 Denby Lane, Upper Denby | 69 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denby Cricket Club DENBY LANE | grass pitches | 267 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.