The postcode HD8 8EP is located in Kirklees, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. HD8 8EP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
HD8 8EP is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of HD8 8EP as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.
The closest road name to HD8 8EP is Abbey Gardens which is centered 82 m away.
The nearest bus stop is New Hey Moor Houses and is 36 m away. The closest railway station is Shepley Rail Station, 567 m away.
The closest primary school to HD8 8EP (for ages 11 and under) is Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 27, 2019.
The local pub for residents of HD8 8EP is Hare And Hounds Inn and is 6.69 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 26, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Breakfast & Sandwich Bar and is 8.87 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 14, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 90.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 4.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for HD8 8EP is covered by the West Yorkshire police force association and Kirklees is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to HD8 8EP and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to HD8 8EP, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode HD8 8EP
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from HD8 8EP - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley First School | Academy | 4-10 | 435 m | |
| Shepley First School | Maintained school | 4-10 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 1.21 km |
| Cumberworth Church of England Voluntary Aided First School | Maintained school | 4-10 | Outstanding (December 5, 2013) | 2.03 km |
| Kirkburton Church of England Voluntary Aided First School | Maintained school | 4-10 | Good (December 6, 2016) | 2.07 km |
| Shelley College, A Share Academy | Academy | 13-18 | Outstanding (May 16, 2013) | 2.09 km |
| Kirkburton Middle School | Academy | 10-13 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 2.45 km |
| Birdsedge First School | Academy | 4-10 | Requires improvement (December 19, 2018) | 2.88 km |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy | Academy | 4-10 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 3.08 km |
| Highburton Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School | Maintained school | 4-10 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 3.27 km |
| Skelmanthorpe Academy | Academy | 3-10 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 3.3 km |
| Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School | Maintained school | 4-10 | Outstanding (October 23, 2013) | 3.45 km |
| Denby Dale First and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-10 | Requires improvement (November 7, 2019) | 3.47 km |
| Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School | Maintained school | 4-10 | Outstanding (January 6, 2012) | 4.3 km |
| Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 4.32 km |
| Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School | Maintained school | 4-10 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 4.35 km |
| Joseph Norton Academy | Special school | 7-16 | Good (April 9, 2019) | 4.53 km |
| Scissett Middle School | Academy | 10-13 | Good (October 23, 2019) | 4.59 km |
| New Mill Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 4.66 km | |
| Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2012) | 4.77 km |
| New Mill Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | 4.77 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from HD8 8EP - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare And Hounds Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2019 | 6.69 km | |
| Hog Roast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 5, 2018 | 6.82 km | |
| Whitley Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 29, 2017 | 7.36 km | |
| Woolpack Country Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2022 | 7.44 km | |
| Shoulder of Mutton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 25, 2016 | 7.59 km | |
| Croft House Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2013 | 7.78 km | |
| Hopton Mills Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2018 | 7.84 km | |
| The Pavillion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2018 | 7.84 km | |
| Upper Hopton Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 8, 2017 | 7.88 km | |
| Upper Hopton Working Mens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2013 | 7.88 km | |
| Travellers Rest | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 4, 2021 | 8.33 km | |
| Flower Pot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 8.5 km | |
| Edge Top Working Mens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 24, 2017 | 8.55 km | |
| UK Pet Supplies Ltd | Exempt | 8.62 km | |
| Ship Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2021 | 8.69 km | |
| Cupushi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 23, 2018 | 8.74 km | |
| Mardy Crumb | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 8.74 km | |
| Black Horse Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 24, 2019 | 8.82 km | |
| The Balcony Bar and Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2018 | 8.83 km | |
| Breakfast & Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2021 | 8.87 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to HD8 8EP - Data from Apr 2022
| New Hey Moor Houses | 36 m | |
| New Hey Moor Houses | 59 m | |
| Abbey Road Whitby Court | 204 m | |
| Abbey Road Whitby Court | 205 m | |
| Penistone Road Far Bank | 216 m | |
| Shepley Rail Station | 567 m | |
| Shepley Rail Station | 586 m | |
| Stocksmoor Rail Station | 1.71 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 45.82 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 45.87 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 45.93 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to HD8 8EP - Data from Dec 2021
| Shelley Bank Bottom | Valley | 155 m |
| Gelder Wood | 288 m | |
| Shepley Mill Wood | 718 m | |
| Yew Tree Wood | 921 m | |
| Healey Greave Wood | 1.12 km | |
| Round Wood | 1.17 km | |
| Radcliffe Wood | 1.26 km | |
| Shelley Wood | 1.31 km | |
| Top o' th' Close Wood | 1.37 km | |
| Lower Stone Wood | 1.45 km | |
| Cinder Hill Wood | 1.45 km | |
| Allen Wood | 1.46 km | |
| Hartley Bank Wood | 1.54 km | |
| Brogg Wood | 1.56 km | |
| Upper Stone Wood | 1.68 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for HD8 8EP - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 54.8 Mbps | 90.9 Mbps | 550 Mbps |
| Upload | 17 Mbps | 18.8 Mbps | 75 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 26 | 8 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 72.6 | 16.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 550 | 75 |
Energy usage data for HD8 8EP - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.59180100 |
| Longitude | -1.69765700 |
| OS Easting | 420110 |
| OS Northing | 0410621 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Yorkshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Dewsbury |
| Electoral Ward | Kirkburton |
| Local Authority District | Kirklees |
| Region / Government Office Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| European Electoral Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Leeds City Region Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | West Yorkshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000034 |
| Travel To Work Area | Huddersfield |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Kirklees |
| Cancer Alliance | West Yorkshire and Harrogate |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
West Yorkshire and Harrogate (Health and Care Partnership) |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Kirklees CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: White suburban communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | Shepley BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33012102 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Kirklees 056 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Kirklees 056C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B2 |