Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

DOWNSHUTTS LANE, HD9 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNSHUTTS LANE, HD9 1AU.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HD9 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

HD9 1AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £125k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HD9 1AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Downshutts Lane, 0.2km from Totties in Honley. Administratively it sits within Holme Valley South ward and the Colne Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for HD9 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00056356 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD9 1AU. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 125,000

1 sales · Mean £ 125,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

HD9 1AU has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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New Mill Junior School

Requires Improvement178 pupils0.7 km
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New Mill Infant School

Inadequate87 pupils0.8 km
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Scholes (Holmfirth) J & I School

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.8 km
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Holmfirth High School

Good1296 pupils1.5 km
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Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good194 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The White Horse Inn1.0 km
  • Boot And Shoe Inn0.5 km
  • Scholes Cricket Club1.0 km
  • The Wooldale Arms0.7 km
  • New Mill Club0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Taste of China0.8 km
  • Scholes Fisheries & Scholes on Tour0.6 km
  • B Medina Takeaway0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Olive Tree0.1 km
  • Coffee Shop0.2 km
  • Spice Fusion0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • ABI Minimarket0.7 km
  • New Mill Post Office0.9 km
  • Atkinsons Butchers0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Central England Cooperative0.9 km
  • Central England Cooperative Society0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brockholes3.0 km
  • Stocksmoor3.8 km
  • Honley4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Sike Close0.1 km
  • Sike Close0.2 km
  • Greenhill Bank Rd0.4 km
  • Greenhill Bank Rd0.4 km
  • St Georges Road0.5 km