HD9 1HQ 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 renters and young professionals, HD9 1HQ offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HD9 1HQ are sourced from Output Area E00056350 (shared with 252 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BACK LANE, HD9 1HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK LANE, HD9 1HQ.
205
41
£ 47,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD9 1HQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
HD9 1HQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 46% 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 1HQ. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 179,950
3 sales · Mean £ 171,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD9 1HQ has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School
Upperthong Junior and Infant School
New Mill Infant School
Netherthong Primary School
New Mill Junior School
Holmfirth High School
Scholes (Holmfirth) J & I School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.4 km
- Fair Trader0.5 km
- Lick Dairy Free0.3 km
- Old Bridge Bakery0.3 km
- The Chocolate Box0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Elephant And Castle Inn0.4 km
- Holmfirth Tavern0.3 km
- Postcard Inn0.2 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton Inn0.3 km
- Underbank Working Mens Club0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Bebes Cafe Sensory Ltd0.3 km
- Bengal Spice0.3 km
- Bluebird Bakery Holmfirth Ltd0.3 km
- Cafe0.2 km
- Corner House Cafe0.1 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Medina Takeaway0.7 km
- New Bamboo0.3 km
- Compo's Cafe Ltd1.0 km
- Master Pizza Bar0.2 km
- Da Vincis Pizza0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Central England Cooperative1.0 km
- The Co Operative Food and Cafe0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Old Bridge Hotel and Restaurant0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockholes2.9 km
- Honley4.1 km
- Stocksmoor4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Station Rd Bridge Lane0.0 km
- Station Rd Bridge Lane0.1 km
- Huddersfield Rd Crown Lane0.2 km
- Huddersfield Rd Fairfields Road0.2 km
- Bus Station stand D0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD91HQ · Data under Open Government Licence