Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

BACK LANE, HD9 1HG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK LANE, HD9 1HG.

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Population

220

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD9 1HG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates HD9 1HG — age 46, 76% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 96.7% year-on-year.

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

HD9 1HG is a safe, established residential area on Back Lane, 0.1km from Cliff in Holmfirth. Administratively it sits within Holme Valley South ward and the Colne Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, HD9 1HG represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 96.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HD9 1HG are sourced from Output Area E00056366 (shared with 22 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 1HG. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 150,000

15 sales · Mean £ 150,400

Flat

£ 89,000

4 sales · Mean £ 88,250

Detached

£ 665,000

1 sales · Mean £ 665,000

Semi-Detached

£ 153,500

2 sales · Mean £ 153,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around HD9 1HG is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences54
Shoplifting17
Public order16
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good194 pupils0.5 km
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Upperthong Junior and Infant School

Good211 pupils1.1 km
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New Mill Infant School

Inadequate87 pupils1.4 km
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Netherthong Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils1.5 km
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New Mill Junior School

Requires Improvement178 pupils1.5 km
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Scholes (Holmfirth) J & I School

Requires Improvement204 pupils1.6 km
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Holmfirth High School

Good1296 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.3 km
  • Fair Trader0.4 km
  • Lick Dairy Free0.2 km
  • Old Bridge Bakery0.2 km
  • The Chocolate Box0.3 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Elephant And Castle Inn0.3 km
  • Holmfirth Tavern0.2 km
  • Postcard Inn0.2 km
  • Shoulder Of Mutton Inn0.2 km
  • Underbank Working Mens Club0.7 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Bebes Cafe Sensory Ltd0.2 km
  • Bengal Spice0.2 km
  • Bluebird Bakery Holmfirth Ltd0.2 km
  • Cafe0.2 km
  • Corner House Cafe0.1 km
  • + 25 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Medina Takeaway0.6 km
  • New Bamboo0.2 km
  • Compo's Cafe Ltd0.9 km
  • Master Pizza Bar0.2 km
  • Da Vincis Pizza0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co Operative Food and Cafe0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Old Bridge Hotel and Restaurant0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brockholes3.1 km
  • Honley4.3 km
  • Stocksmoor4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station stand A0.1 km
  • Bus Station stans B0.1 km
  • Bus Station stand D0.1 km
  • Bus Station stand C0.1 km
  • Station Rd Bridge Lane0.2 km