HD9 1EA is a safe, established residential area on Underbank Old Road, 0.1km from Gully in Holmfirth. Administratively it sits within Holme Valley South ward and the Colne Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, HD9 1EA represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 110.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HD9 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00056365 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UNDERBANK OLD ROAD, HD9 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNDERBANK OLD ROAD, HD9 1EA.
261
46
£ 47,200 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD9 1EA 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 1EA 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. Property prices are trending up 110.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD9 1EA. 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
£ 165,500
12 sales · Mean £ 207,708
Semi-Detached
£ 127,000
3 sales · Mean £ 165,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD9 1EA has low crime rates — 21 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
New Mill Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.6 km
- Fair Trader0.6 km
- Lick Dairy Free0.6 km
- Old Bridge Bakery0.6 km
- The Chocolate Box0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Elephant And Castle Inn0.5 km
- Holmfirth Tavern0.6 km
- Postcard Inn0.7 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton Inn0.4 km
- Underbank Working Mens Club0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Bebes Cafe Sensory Ltd0.6 km
- Bengal Spice0.4 km
- Bluebird Bakery Holmfirth Ltd0.5 km
- Cafe0.7 km
- Corner House Cafe0.6 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Medina Takeaway0.1 km
- New Bamboo0.6 km
- Master Pizza Bar0.7 km
- Da Vincis Pizza0.4 km
- Atlantis Pizza0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co Operative Food and Cafe0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Old Bridge Hotel and Restaurant0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockholes3.5 km
- Honley4.7 km
- Stocksmoor4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cinder Hills Road0.1 km
- Cinder Hills Road0.1 km
- Dunford Road Well Hill Rd0.2 km
- Dunford Road Well Hill Rd0.2 km
- Cinder Hills Road Arndale Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD91EA · Data under Open Government Licence