Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

SOUTH LANE, HD9 1HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH LANE, HD9 1HJ.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HD9 1HJ 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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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

HD9 1HJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

HD9 1HJ is a mixed residential area on South Lane, 0.2km from New Gate in Holmfirth. Administratively it sits within Holme Valley South ward and the Colne Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, HD9 1HJ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £384k.

Census 2021 statistics for HD9 1HJ are sourced from Output Area E00056365 (shared with 23 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 1HJ. 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

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 365,000

3 sales · Mean £ 351,666

Detached

£ 410,000

1 sales · Mean £ 410,000

Terraced

£ 237,000

1 sales · Mean £ 237,000

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

Crime around HD9 1HJ is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences69
Public order18
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good194 pupils0.3 km
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Upperthong Junior and Infant School

Good211 pupils1.2 km
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Scholes (Holmfirth) J & I School

Requires Improvement204 pupils1.4 km
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New Mill Infant School

Inadequate87 pupils1.5 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
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.4 km
  • Fair Trader0.4 km
  • Lick Dairy Free0.3 km
  • Old Bridge Bakery0.3 km
  • The Chocolate Box0.3 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Elephant And Castle Inn0.3 km
  • Holmfirth Tavern0.3 km
  • Postcard Inn0.4 km
  • Shoulder Of Mutton Inn0.1 km
  • Underbank Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Bebes Cafe Sensory Ltd0.3 km
  • Bengal Spice0.1 km
  • Bluebird Bakery Holmfirth Ltd0.2 km
  • Cafe0.4 km
  • Corner House Cafe0.3 km
  • + 24 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Medina Takeaway0.4 km
  • New Bamboo0.3 km
  • Compo's Cafe Ltd0.9 km
  • Master Pizza Bar0.4 km
  • Da Vincis Pizza0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co Operative Food and Cafe0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Old Bridge Hotel and Restaurant0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brockholes3.2 km
  • Honley4.4 km
  • Stocksmoor4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • South Lane0.0 km
  • South Lane0.0 km
  • Dunford Road Phoenix Centre0.1 km
  • Dunford Road Phoenix Centre0.1 km
  • Cliff Road0.2 km