Dunford Road is in Holmfirth and in Kirklees district. HD7 1RT is located in the Holme Valley South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colne Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dunford Road, Holmfirth, HD7 1RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD9 2TG, HD9 2DD, HD7 1SH, HD9 2SH, HD9 2RT, HD9 2LD, HD9 2AQ, HD9 2DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD7 1RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.1% | 32.3% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 49.9% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 5.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 64.6% | 57.4% | -7.2% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 32.6% | 6.5% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 8.1% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around HD7 1RT this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 8.5% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 5.3% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 21.4% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 43% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
In this area, 95.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.6% | 95.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 95.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunford Road was 48.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.3% lower than the Holme Valley South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dunford Road has the 34th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Holme Valley South and the 455th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.1%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction House, Holmfirth, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2001-01-16 | £151,667 |
| 484 Dunford Road, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £15,000 | 1995-04-28 | £71,933 |
HD7 1RT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HD7 1RT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 158 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hade Edge Junior, Infant and Nursery School Greave Road , Hade Edge HD9 2DF | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scholes (Holmfirth) J & I School Wadman Road , Scholes HD9 1SZ | 2out of 4 | 2,591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hepworth Junior and Infant School Maingate , Hepworth HD9 1TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School Waterside Lane , Holmbridge HD9 2PF | 3out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School Cartworth Road , HD9 2RG | 3out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmfirth High School Heys Road , Thongsbridge HD9 7SE | 3out of 4 | 4,757 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boshaw Trout | Bowshaw Trout, Penistone Road | 425 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Flowery Fields FLOWERY FIELDS FLOWERY FIELDS SNITTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 287 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.