HD9 1HL is a safe, established residential area on New Laithe Bank, 0.1km from New Gate in Holmfirth. Administratively it sits within Holme Valley South ward and the Colne Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, HD9 1HL 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 32.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HD9 1HL are sourced from Output Area E00056365 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW LAITHE BANK, HD9 1HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW LAITHE BANK, HD9 1HL.
261
46
£ 47,200 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD9 1HL 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 1HL 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 down 32.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD9 1HL. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 133,000
2 sales · Mean £ 133,000
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD9 1HL has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School
Upperthong Junior and Infant School
Scholes (Holmfirth) J & I School
New Mill Infant School
New Mill Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.4 km
- Fair Trader0.5 km
- Lick Dairy Free0.4 km
- Old Bridge Bakery0.4 km
- The Chocolate Box0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Elephant And Castle Inn0.4 km
- Holmfirth Tavern0.4 km
- Postcard Inn0.4 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton Inn0.2 km
- Underbank Working Mens Club0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Bebes Cafe Sensory Ltd0.4 km
- Bengal Spice0.2 km
- Bluebird Bakery Holmfirth Ltd0.3 km
- Cafe0.4 km
- Corner House Cafe0.3 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Medina Takeaway0.4 km
- New Bamboo0.4 km
- Compo's Cafe Ltd1.0 km
- Master Pizza Bar0.4 km
- Da Vincis Pizza0.2 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co Operative Food and Cafe0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Old Bridge Hotel and Restaurant0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockholes3.2 km
- Honley4.4 km
- Stocksmoor4.8 km
Bus Stops
- South Lane0.1 km
- South Lane0.1 km
- Cliff Road0.1 km
- Dunford Road Phoenix Centre0.1 km
- Dunford Road Phoenix Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD91HL · Data under Open Government Licence