Is HD9 1HT a safe place to live?

Yes, HD9 1HT is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 5 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in HD9 1HT?

The average property price in HD9 1HT is currently around £349k.

What is the population of HD9 1HT?

The population for the HD9 1HT area is approximately 283 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

BUTT LANE, HD9 1HT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTT LANE, HD9 1HT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

283

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD9 1HT 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.

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9/10

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5/10

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2/10

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8/10

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1/10

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8/10

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5/10

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7/10

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1/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HD9 1HT combines high owner-occupation (73%), strong property values (£349k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 33.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HD9 1HT is a sought-after residential area on Butt Lane, 0.1km from Hepworth in Scholes (near Hade Edge). Administratively it sits within Holme Valley South ward and the Colne Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, HD9 1HT is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £349k, up 33.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for HD9 1HT are sourced from Output Area E00056325 (shared with 29 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 1HT. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 36%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 275,000

3 sales · Mean £ 293,331

Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

HD9 1HT has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6

Burglary1

Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

Hepworth Junior and Infant School

Good107 pupils0.4 km

Scholes (Holmfirth) J & I School

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby

Boot And Shoe Inn1.0 km
Jackson Bridge Working Mens Club0.4 km
Scholes Cricket Club0.8 km
Butchers Arms0.2 km
Red Lion Inn0.5 km
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fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Scholes Fisheries & Scholes on Tour0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Brockholes4.4 km
Stocksmoor4.4 km
Shepley4.7 km

Bus Stops

Butt Ln Carr View Road0.0 km
Butt Ln Carr View Road0.0 km
Hepworth Rd Butt Lane Bridge0.2 km
Hepworth Rd Butt Lane Bridge0.2 km
Dean Bridge Lane Butt Ln0.2 km