Holays is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD5 9QU is located in the Dalton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huddersfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holays, Huddersfield, HD5 9QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD5 9QT, HD5 9RA, HD5 9QR, HD5 9QL, HD5 9RB, HD5 9QP, HD5 9QS, HD5 9QN, HD5 9RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HD5 9QU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 56.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 44.6% | 43.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HD5 9QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.3% | 53.5% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 34.5% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 5.7% | -6.2% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.9% | 50.5% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 31.3% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 23.1% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 13.5% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 19.8% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 10.5% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 25.1% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 13.6% | 7.0% | 2.5% | 11.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 67.4% | 52.7% | -14.7% | 81.4% | -28.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 71.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 71.1% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 13% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 10.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 71.3% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 19.9% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 1.2% | -6.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 1.8% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 15.3% | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holays was 84.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.9% lower than the Dalton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holays has the 40th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Dalton and the 550th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Holays, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £104,800 | 2025-01-31 | £109,326 |
| 38 Holays, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-03-10 | £101,589 |
| 22 Holays, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-10-29 | £144,292 |
| 26 Holays, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2020-03-06 | £133,245 |
| 40 Holays, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2018-10-30 | £117,072 |
HD5 9QU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in HD5 9QU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Lodge Nursery School 128a Yews Hill Road , Lockwood HD1 3SP | - not rated | 3,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School Rawthorpe Lane , Rawthorpe HD5 9NT | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School Rawthorpe Lane , Rawthorpe HD5 9NT | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Grosvenor Road , Dalton HD5 9HU | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Huddersfield) Grosvenor Road , Dalton HD5 9HU | - not rated | 787 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalton School Mayfield Avenue , Dalton HD5 9HN | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 2out of 4 | 438 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fartown High School Woodhouse Hall Road , Fartown HD2 1DJ | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deighton High School Deighton Road , Deighton HD2 1JP | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| King James's School St Helen's Gate , Almondbury HD4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lepton Middle School Rowley Lane , Lepton HD8 0JD | - not rated | 4,218 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Battyeford CofE (Controlled) Middle School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | - not rated | 4,887 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 2,690 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 2,935 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almondbury Community School Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8PQ | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Hall Community School Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | - not rated | 4,657 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemeade School 12 Bank End Lane , Almondbury HD5 8ES | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions College Aspley Business Park , Lincoln Street HD1 6RX | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fields Rise School Fields Rise , Kirkeaton HD5 0LZ | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Cafe & Lunch Club | 129 Brown Royd Avenue, Rawthorpe | 542 yd | |
| UK Superbowl | Unit 1, Springbank Works | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalton Hotel | Dalton Hotel, Rawthorpe Lane | 273 yd | |
| Dalton Cricket Club | Dalton Fold Road, Dalton | 671 yd | |
| Black Horse | Black Horse Inn, 15 Briggate | 828 yd | |
| The Ivy Green Pub | 329 Wakefield Road, Dalton | 965 yd | |
| The Peacock | 392 Leeds Road, Huddersfield | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Diner | 123 Long Lane, Dalton | 395 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 50A Long Lane, Dalton | 682 yd | |
| Top Chef | 62 Broad Lane, Dalton | 875 yd | |
| Dalton Fisheries | 2 Crossley Lane, Dalton | 912 yd | |
| Alessio Pizza | Alessions Pizza, 353 Wakefield Road | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 192 Long Lane, Dalton | 429 yd | |
| Dalton Together Portacabin | Greenfields Family Centre, Dalton Green Lane | 863 yd | |
| 339 Wakefield Road | Dalton, Huddersfield | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dram Sports And Community Centre RIDGEWAY | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Nether Hall Learning Campus High School NETHER HALL LEARNING CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL NETHER HALL LEARNING CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL NETHER HALL AVENUE | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Standiforth Recreation Ground (Dalton Playing Fields) WHITE ROSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School GROSVENOR ROAD | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Dalton School MAYFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Stadium Health & Fitness Club STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 984 yd |
| Edgerton & Dalton Cricket Club DALTON CRICKET CLUB DALTON CRICKET CLUB DALTON FOLD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.