Parklands is in Holmfirth and in Kirklees district. HD9 3BD 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 Parklands, Holmfirth, HD9 3BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD9 3JU, HD9 3BB, HD9 2NA, HD9 2LA, HD9 2LB, HD9 2AN, HD9 2JZ, HD9 3JT, HD9 2BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD9 3BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 HD9 3BD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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 | 19.9% | 24.1% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 57% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 10.1% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 7% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 52.9% | 54.4% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 31.7% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 9.5% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 HD9 3BD this area, 9.8% 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 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 9.8% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 6% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 16.8% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 49.1% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 15.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.9% | 95.1% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 97.5% | 96.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 96.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parklands was 26.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.8% lower than the Holme Valley South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parklands has the 28th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Holme Valley South and the 199th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Parklands, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2022-01-28 | £250,271 |
| 10 Parklands, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-10-15 | £274,524 |
| 10 Parklands, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-04-23 | £206,537 |
| 15 Parklands, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-01-24 | £249,961 |
| 12 Parklands, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-08-24 | £234,565 |
HD9 3BD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HD9 3BD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upperthong Junior and Infant School Burnlee Road , HD9 2LE | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School Cartworth Road , HD9 2RG | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School Waterside Lane , Holmbridge HD9 2PF | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherthong Primary School School Street , Netherthong HD9 3EB | 4out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Mill Infant School Kirkroyds Lane , New Mill HD9 1LS | - not rated | 2,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honley High School Station Road , Honley HD9 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 4,866 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmfirth Attested Auction Market | Riverside, Woodhead Road | 401 yd | |
| Cave | 19A Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth | 556 yd | |
| The Winking Stag | 11 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth | 556 yd | |
| Raj Of India Restaurant | 5 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth | 556 yd | |
| The Wrinkled Stocking Tearoom | 30 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Arms | 2-4 Liphill Bank Road, Holmfirth | 482 yd | |
| Elephant And Castle Inn | Hollowgate, Holmfirth | 701 yd | |
| The Hide Out | Health Kitchen, 7 Hollowgate | 716 yd | |
| Holmfirth Tavern | 7 Norridge Bottom, Holmfirth | 784 yd | |
| The Picturedrome | Market Walk, Victoria Street | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compo's Cafe Ltd | Compos Cafe And Family Restaurant, Greenfield Road | 119 yd | |
| Catch Holmfirth | 38 Woodhead Road, Holmfirth | 401 yd | |
| So Dough Pizzeria | 54-56 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth | 670 yd | |
| Atlantis Pizza | 2 Hollowgate, Holmfirth | 701 yd | |
| Breadquarters | Ashten And Mason Ltd, 4 Hollowgate | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Operative Food and Cafe | The Co Operative Food, Market Street | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holmfirth Civic Hall HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | 917 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 | 28.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 47.03 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 47.03 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.