Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

VICARAGE MEADOWS, HD9 1DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE MEADOWS, HD9 1DZ.

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Population

373

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD9 1DZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

HD9 1DZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £415k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

HD9 1DZ is a sought-after residential area on Vicarage Meadows, 0.1km from Cinder Hills in Holmfirth. Administratively it sits within Holme Valley South ward and the Colne Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, HD9 1DZ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 90% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k.

Census 2021 statistics for HD9 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00056371 (shared with 21 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 1DZ. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 379,995

31 sales · Mean £ 397,852

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

HD9 1DZ has low crime rates — 26 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.

Violence and sexual offences28
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good194 pupils0.6 km
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Scholes (Holmfirth) J & I School

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.9 km
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Upperthong Junior and Infant School

Good211 pupils1.6 km
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New Mill Infant School

Inadequate87 pupils1.6 km
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New Mill Junior School

Requires Improvement178 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Andrews Greengrocers0.9 km
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • Bon Chocolat0.9 km
  • Oxfam Books and Music0.9 km
  • Holmfirth Food & Wine0.9 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Old Bridge Hotel and Restaurant0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Cask0.9 km
  • Cave1.0 km
  • Mexicali0.9 km
  • Beatties Deli & Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Oscar's Cafe & Wine Bar0.8 km
  • + 24 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Atlantis Pizza0.9 km
  • Breadquarters0.9 km
  • Holmfirth Spice0.9 km
  • Master Pizza Bar1.0 km
  • Da Vincis Pizza0.7 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Holme Valley Masonic Hall0.9 km
  • Holmfirth Cricket Club1.0 km
  • The Picturedrome0.9 km
  • Elephant And Castle Inn0.9 km
  • Holmfirth Tavern0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co Operative Food and Cafe1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brockholes3.6 km
  • Stocksmoor4.8 km
  • Honley4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Cinder Hills Road Arndale Grove0.1 km
  • Cinder Hills Road Arndale Grove0.2 km
  • Cinder Hills Rd Stake Lane Bank0.2 km
  • Cinder Hills Rd Stake Lane Bank0.2 km
  • Cinder Hills Road0.3 km