HD9 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Low Gate, 0.2km from Gully in Holmfirth. Administratively it sits within Holme Valley South ward and the Colne Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, HD9 1AY represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £219k.
Census 2021 statistics for HD9 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00056365 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOW GATE, HD9 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOW GATE, HD9 1AY.
261
46
£ 47,200 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD9 1AY 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.
Area Character
HD9 1AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD9 1AY. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 219,000
1 sales · Mean £ 219,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD9 1AY has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School
Scholes (Holmfirth) J & I School
Upperthong Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.7 km
- Fair Trader0.7 km
- Lick Dairy Free0.7 km
- Old Bridge Bakery0.6 km
- The Chocolate Box0.6 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Elephant And Castle Inn0.6 km
- Holmfirth Tavern0.7 km
- Postcard Inn0.8 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton Inn0.5 km
- Underbank Rangers Rlfc0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Bebes Cafe Sensory Ltd0.7 km
- Bengal Spice0.5 km
- Bluebird Bakery Holmfirth Ltd0.6 km
- Cafe0.8 km
- Corner House Cafe0.7 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Medina Takeaway0.1 km
- New Bamboo0.7 km
- Master Pizza Bar0.8 km
- Da Vincis Pizza0.5 km
- Atlantis Pizza0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co Operative Food and Cafe0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Old Bridge Hotel and Restaurant0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockholes3.6 km
- Honley4.8 km
- Stocksmoor5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Dunford Road Well Hill Rd0.0 km
- Dunford Road Well Hill Rd0.1 km
- Cinder Hills Road0.2 km
- Cinder Hills Road0.2 km
- Cinder Hills Road Arndale Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD91AY · Data under Open Government Licence