Windmill Crescent is in Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD8 9EL 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 Windmill Crescent, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD8 9EY, HD8 9EJ, HD8 9EN, HD8 9EH, HD8 9EW, HD8 9ES, HD8 9DS, HD8 9EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD8 9EL 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 | 51.4% | 50.7% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.3% | 0.7% | 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 9EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% 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 | 18.8% | 20.9% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 62.7% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 18.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 9.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 43.8% | 42.7% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 32% | 35.6% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 20.8% | 17.3% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 10.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 15.3% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 10.2% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 19% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 25.4% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.6% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 99.4% 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 | 98.6% | 99.4% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 99.4% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 64% | 46.2% | 17.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Crescent was 107.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.6% higher than the Denby Dale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Crescent has the 8th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Denby Dale and the 398th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Windmill Crescent, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,900 | 2024-02-22 | £287,133 |
| 13 Windmill Crescent, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-09-08 | £298,968 |
| 29 Windmill Crescent, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-07-28 | £185,519 |
| 14 Windmill Crescent, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-09-30 | £229,207 |
| 2 Windmill Crescent, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-12-05 | £165,322 |
HD8 9EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 9EL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 117 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denby Dale Nursery School Wakefield Road , Denby Dale HD8 8RX | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skelmanthorpe Academy Elm Street , Skelmanthorpe HD8 9DZ | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skelmanthorpe First and Nursery School Elm Street , Skelmanthorpe HD8 9DZ | - not rated | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Smithy Close , Skelmanthorpe HD8 9DQ | - not rated | 753 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy Smithy Close , Skelmanthorpe HD8 9DQ | - not rated | 753 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scissett Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Wakefield Road , Scissett HD8 9HR | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelley College - A Specialist Centre for Science Huddersfield Road , Shelley HD8 8NL | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scissett Middle School Wakefield Road , Scissett HD8 9JX | - not rated | 925 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scissett Middle School Wakefield Road , Scissett HD8 9JX | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkburton Middle School Turnshaws Avenue , Kirkburton HD8 0TJ | - not rated | 5,193 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkburton Middle School Turnshaws Avenue , Kirkburton HD8 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 5,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nortonthorpe Hall School Busker Lane , Scissett HD8 9JU | - not rated | 761 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Norton Academy Busker Lane , Scissett HD8 9JU | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edan Court School Edan Court, Colliers Way , Clayton West HD8 9TR | - not rated | 2,706 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnshaws School Turnshaws Avenue , Kirkburton HD8 0TJ | - not rated | 5,067 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry's Bar | 1-3 Lodge Street, Skelmanthorpe | 745 yd | |
| OliveMae's Kitchen, Ground Floor | 32A Elm Street, Skelmanthorpe | 784 yd | |
| Volare, 9-11 | Volare Mediterranean Restaurant, 9 Commercial Road | 828 yd | |
| Solos Restaurant | 14 Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe | 828 yd | |
| Emley Rugby Snack Bar | Fitness Centre, Scissett Middle School | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skelmanthorpe Savoy Sport Club | 45 Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe | 828 yd | |
| Tipsy Cow (Skelmanthorpe) Ltd | 10A Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe | 958 yd | |
| Skelmanthorpe Cricket Club | Lidgett Lane, Skelmanthorpe | 1,051 yd | |
| The Crown | 183 Wakefield Road, Scissett | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenbao Chinese Take Away | 60 Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe | 281 yd | |
| Ice & spice Skelmanthorpe ltd | Shop, 39 Commercial Road | 782 yd | |
| Little India | 47 Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe | 828 yd | |
| Chi Chini | 49 Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe | 828 yd | |
| Bubble & Squeak | Unit 13, Nortonthorpe Mills | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Operative Food | 30 Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skelmanthorpe Savoy Squash Club COMMERCIAL ROAD | squash courts | 763 yd |
| Cross Lane Recreation Ground CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Bagden Hall Hotel & Golf Course (Closed) Wakefield Road | golf | 922 yd |
| Bodyzone Fitness Centre NORTONTHORPE MILLS NORTONTHORPE MILLS WAKEFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 923 yd |
| Scissett Middle School WAKEFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 926 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.