Station Road, Honley, Holmfirth, HD7 2LL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD7 2LL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	50.6%	0.6%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	50%	49.4%	-0.6%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of HD7 2LL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.3%	23.1%	-0.2%	37.9%	-14.8%
Married: Opposite sex	60.2%	61.9%	1.7%	44.2%	17.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Separated	1.8%	1.1%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	10%	7.1%	-2.9%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	4.7%	5.3%	0.6%	6.1%	-0.8%

Health

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 (87.7%) 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	56.5%	51.5%	-5.0%	48.4%	3.1%
Good health	29.8%	36.2%	6.4%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	11.2%	9.8%	-1.4%	12.7%	-2.9%
Bad health	1.6%	1.5%	-0.1%	4.0%	-2.5%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 2LL this area, 7.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	6.5%	7.1%	0.6%	18.2%	-11.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.4%	8.2%	-2.2%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.2%	7.5%	-9.7%	13.4%	-5.9%
Apprenticeship	6.8%	5.3%	-1.5%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	17.8%	6.3%	16.9%	0.9%
Degree or Similar	44.8%	52.7%	7.9%	33.8%	18.9%
Other	2.9%	1.4%	-1.5%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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)
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	99.7%	97.9%	-1.8%	81.4%	16.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.5% 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	99.4%	97.5%	-1.9%	83.2%	14.3%
European Union	0%	1.2%	1.2%	6.1%	-4.9%
Africa	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.4%	97.5%	-1.9%	83.2%	14.3%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
Less than 2 years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.2%	76.7%	16.5%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	5.2%	13.5%	-8.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.3%	37.2%	-5.9%
Christian	62.8%	46.2%	16.6%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Station Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 69.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.1% higher than the Holme Valley South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Station Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Holme Valley South and the 652nd lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,500

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in HD7 2LL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Station Road are based on 132 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kirklees.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Station Road, Honley, Holmfirth, HD7 2LL

Estimated Average Property Prices for HD7 2LL

Average Price
£541,278

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£541,278

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Station Road

Average Price
£297,508

Semi-Detached
£301,440

Terraced
£199,537

Detached
£470,773

Flats/Maisonettes
£124,463

Other
£195,950

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Station Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
41 Station Road, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£173,500	2002-05-02	£556,862

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HD7 2LL

Employment

HD7 2LL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in HD7 2LL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	100
Full-Time Employee	92
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	26
Looking after home or family	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	3
Other	0

Employment Industry

Education	28
Manufacturing	26
Professional, scientific and technical activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Construction	12
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Transport and storage	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School Jaggar Lane , Honley HD9 6BT	- not rated	719 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Brockholes Lane , Brockholes HD9 7EB	4out of 4	1,777 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Netherton Infant and Nursery School Netherton Moor Road , Netherton HD4 7JE	3out of 4	1,856 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Berry Brow Infant and Nursery School Berry Brow I & N School, Birch Road , Berry Brow HD4 7LP	3out of 4	1,880 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Moor Lane , Netherton HD4 7HF	3out of 4	2,059 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Honley High School Station Road , Honley HD9 6QJ	3out of 4	204 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN	- not rated	2,286 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Holmfirth High School Heys Road , Thongsbridge HD9 7SE	3out of 4	3,066 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA	4out of 4	3,449 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King James's School St Helen's Gate , Almondbury HD4 6SG	3out of 4	4,144 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD	- not rated	4,239 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES	- not rated	4,946 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Royds Hall, A Share Academy Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA	1out of 4	5,158 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castle Hill: A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction Newsome Road South , Newsome HD4 6JL	4out of 4	2,303 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE	3out of 4	4,046 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH	- not rated	4,541 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Southgate School Southfield Road , Almondbury HD5 8TG	3out of 4	4,799 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
ES Independent School Kirklees 20 Greenhead Road , Huddersfield HD1 4EN	- not rated	4,929 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Burger Burger Honley Ltd	Burger Burger Honley, 6 Westgate	676 yd
Wired Coffee	17 Church Street, Honley	679 yd
La Dantri	13A Westgate, Honley	686 yd
Savaro	7-13 Church Street, Honley	697 yd
Cafe Loom	Dixon And Franks, The Old Cornmill, 15 Westgate	723 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jacobs Well	Woodhead Road, Honley	475 yd
Phoenix Squash And Fitness Club	Eastgate, Honley	476 yd
Honley Cricket Club	Far End Lane, Honley	596 yd
Krafty	11A-13B Westgate, Honley	676 yd
Krafty Kettle - Ground Floor	Krafty Kettle, 13B Westgate	691 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	Dominos Pizza, 1 Huddersfield Road	389 yd
Da Vincis Pizza	6 Station Road, Honley	395 yd
Ashten & Mason - Honley	Former, 27 Westgate	724 yd
Honley Fish And Chips	37 Westgate, Honley	834 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda Express Honley - Huddersfield Road PFS	Alpine Service Station, Huddersfield Road		494 yd
The Co Operative Food	18 Westgate, Honley		724 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Honley High School STATION ROAD	grass pitches	188 yd
The Unit Fitness CROSSLEY MILLS CROSSLEY MILLS NEW MILL ROAD	health and fitness suite	412 yd
Neiley Pavilion NEILEY PAVILLION NEILEY PAVILLION NEW MILL ROAD	grass pitches	505 yd
Phoenix Squash & Fitness Club EASTGATE	health and fitness suite, squash courts	514 yd
Jaggar Lane Recreation Ground ROUNDWAY	grass pitches	759 yd
Honley C.E (V.C) Junior School JAGGAR LANE	grass pitches	774 yd
Honley Community Centre Stoney Lane		1,084 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.