HD9 1HA is a mixed residential area on Towngate, 0.2km from Cliff in Holmfirth. Administratively it sits within Holme Valley South ward and the Colne Valley constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for HD9 1HA are sourced from Output Area E00056350 (shared with 252 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOWNGATE, HD9 1HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWNGATE, HD9 1HA.
205
41
£ 47,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HD9 1HA 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 1HA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD9 1HA. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD9 1HA is moderate at 56 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.2 km
- Fair Trader0.3 km
- Lick Dairy Free0.1 km
- Old Bridge Bakery0.1 km
- The Chocolate Box0.1 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Elephant And Castle Inn0.1 km
- Holmfirth Tavern0.1 km
- Postcard Inn0.2 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton Inn0.1 km
- Underbank Working Mens Club0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Bebes Cafe Sensory Ltd0.1 km
- Bengal Spice0.1 km
- Bluebird Bakery Holmfirth Ltd0.0 km
- Cafe0.2 km
- Corner House Cafe0.2 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Medina Takeaway0.5 km
- New Bamboo0.1 km
- Compo's Cafe Ltd0.8 km
- Master Pizza Bar0.2 km
- Da Vincis Pizza0.1 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co Operative Food and Cafe0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Old Bridge Hotel and Restaurant0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockholes3.2 km
- Honley4.3 km
- Stocksmoor4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station stand A0.0 km
- Bus Station stans B0.1 km
- Bus Station stand C0.1 km
- Bus Station stand D0.1 km
- Huddersfield Rd Cooper Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: HD91HA · Data under Open Government Licence