HD9 1EB is a safe, established residential area on South Lane, 0.1km from New Gate in Holmfirth. Administratively it sits within Holme Valley South ward and the Colne Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HD9 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00056365 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH LANE, HD9 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH LANE, HD9 1EB.
261
46
£ 47,200 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD9 1EB 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
No single demographic signal dominates HD9 1EB — age 46, 84% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £162k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD9 1EB. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 224,625
4 sales · Mean £ 224,625
Detached
£ 305,000
2 sales · Mean £ 305,000
Terraced
£ 261,750
2 sales · Mean £ 261,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HD9 1EB has low crime rates — 40 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
Scholes (Holmfirth) J & I School
New Mill Infant School
New Mill Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.5 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 Inn0.5 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 Ltd0.4 km
- Cafe0.5 km
- Corner House Cafe0.4 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Medina Takeaway0.3 km
- New Bamboo0.4 km
- Compo's Cafe Ltd1.0 km
- Master Pizza Bar0.5 km
- Da Vincis Pizza0.2 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co Operative Food and Cafe0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Old Bridge Hotel and Restaurant0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockholes3.3 km
- Honley4.5 km
- Stocksmoor4.8 km
Bus Stops
- South Lane0.1 km
- South Lane0.1 km
- Dunford Road Phoenix Centre0.1 km
- Dunford Road Phoenix Centre0.1 km
- Cliff Road0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: HD91EB · Data under Open Government Licence