Broadfield Park is in Holmfirth and in Kirklees district. HD9 2JQ is located in the Holme Valley South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colne Valley. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broadfield Park, Holmfirth, HD9 2JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD9 2AJ, HD9 2AL, HD9 2HY, HD9 2BB, HD9 2LT, HD9 2NJ, HD9 2NT, HD9 2PE, HD9 2PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HD9 2JQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 49.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 25% | 35.6% | 10.6% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 49.4% | -11.0% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 11.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 56.3% | 55.7% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 33% | 26.8% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 8% | 13.6% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 11.7% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 8.9% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 12.1% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17.3% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.4% | 43.5% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.5% | 97.3% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 98.2% | 98.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 98.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadfield Park was 48.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.4% lower than the Holme Valley South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadfield Park has the 35th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Holme Valley South and the 454th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Broadfield Park, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-10-01 | £289,942 |
| 3 Broadfield Park, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-07-05 | £318,602 |
| 15 Broadfield Park, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £226,500 | 2024-03-27 | £251,175 |
| 17 Broadfield Park, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-02-02 | £271,970 |
| 27 Broadfield Park, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £206,500 | 2023-09-08 | £227,610 |
HD9 2JQ 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School Waterside Lane , Holmbridge HD9 2PF | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upperthong Junior and Infant School Burnlee Road , HD9 2LE | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Junior and Infant School Meal Hill Road , Holme HD9 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School Cartworth Road , HD9 2RG | 3out of 4 | 2,503 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hade Edge Junior, Infant and Nursery School Greave Road , Hade Edge HD9 2DF | 3out of 4 | 3,013 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 | 4,392 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Light Cafe | St Davids Church, Woodhead Road | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pickled Pheasant | Woodhead Road, Holmbridge | 238 yd | |
| Stumble Inn | 116 Woodhead Road, Holmbridge | 330 yd | |
| Holmbridge Cricket Club | Woodhead Road, Holmbridge | 489 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holmbridge Recreation Ground HOLMBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND HOLMBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND WOODHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 158 yd |
| St Davids Parish Hall WOODHEAD ROAD | 297 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.