Long Lane, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6EA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HD9 6EA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents 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	51.4%	52.8%	1.4%	51.0%	1.8%
Male	48.6%	47.2%	-1.4%	49.0%	-1.8%

Partnership Status

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	29.3%	32.2%	2.9%	37.9%	-5.7%
Married: Opposite sex	53%	48.8%	-4.2%	44.2%	4.6%
Separated	2.4%	2.1%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	9.8%	9.4%	-0.4%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	5.5%	7.5%	2.0%	6.1%	1.4%

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 (87.1%) 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	50.7%	52.8%	2.1%	48.4%	4.4%
Good health	35.3%	34.3%	-1.0%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	10.4%	9.4%	-1.0%	12.7%	-3.3%
Bad health	2.2%	3.1%	0.9%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18%	10.5%	-7.5%	18.2%	-7.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.9%	7%	-4.9%	9.6%	-2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	13.4%	-2.1%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	6.5%	2.8%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	18.3%	6.7%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	36.6%	41.7%	5.1%	33.8%	7.9%
Other	2.7%	2.7%	0.0%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.2%	0.4%	0.2%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	0.5%	0.2%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.5%
Black African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.5%	-2.3%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.6%
White	96.4%	97.4%	1.0%	81.4%	16.0%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.5% 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	97.6%	98.5%	0.9%	83.2%	15.3%
European Union	0.2%	1.1%	0.9%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	0.5%	0.2%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.5%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0%	-1.0%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	98.3%	1.0%	83.2%	15.1%
10+ Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	9.8%	-8.5%
5-10 Years	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.9%	-2.7%
2-5 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0.2%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.7%	76.7%	13.0%
France	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.2%	1.5%	-1.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	9.4%	13.5%	-4.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.9%	37.2%	8.7%
Christian	46.7%	46.2%	0.5%
Muslim	0.2%	6.5%	-6.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Long Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Lane was 21.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.1% lower than the Holme Valley South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Long Lane has the 24th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Holme Valley South and the 146th lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.8%.

🔎 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 HD9 6EA, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 Long Lane are based on 95 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 Long Lane, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6EA

Estimated Average Property Prices for HD9 6EA

Average Price
£297,627

Semi-Detached
£274,271

Terraced
£188,750

Detached
£453,973

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Long Lane

Average Price
£360,021

Semi-Detached
£338,052

Terraced
£221,747

Detached
£475,899

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£318,578

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Long LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
35 Long Lane, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2025-10-21	£195,178
54 Long Lane, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£406,000	2025-03-21	£412,169
33 Long Lane, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2025-03-04	£205,253
2 Long Lane, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£340,000	2024-09-25	£358,120
40 Long Lane, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2024-08-09	£393,372

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HD9 6EA

Employment

HD9 6EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	144
Retired	106
Part-Time Employee	45
Self-Employed	38
Student (economically inactive)	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	41
Education	35
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Human health and social work activities	24
Professional, scientific and technical activities	22
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Construction	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Other	8
Financial and insurance activities	6
Transport and storage	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	4,689 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Honley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Jaggar Lane , Honley HD9 6BT	- not rated	505 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School Jaggar Lane , Honley HD9 6BT	3out of 4	509 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Honley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School School Street , Honley HD9 6AU	- not rated	738 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Netherthong Primary School School Street , Netherthong HD9 3EB	3out of 4	1,751 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Brockholes Lane , Brockholes HD9 7EB	4out of 4	1,875 yd	Voluntary controlled 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	1,429 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Honley High School Station Road , Honley HD9 6QJ	- not rated	1,429 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holmfirth High School Heys Road , Thongsbridge HD9 7SE	4out of 4	2,585 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Newsome High School Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN	- not rated	3,214 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN	3out of 4	3,276 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	5,262 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Honley Preparatory School Dipford House , Queen's Square Business Park HD9 6QZ	- not rated	1,469 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hill: A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction Newsome Road South , Newsome HD4 6JL	- not rated	3,348 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hill School Newsome Road South , Newsome HD4 6JL	4out of 4	3,348 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stonehaven 58 Acre Lane , Meltham HD9 4DH	- not rated	3,527 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Royd Edge School Holmfirth Road , Meltham HD9 4DD	- not rated	3,675 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blue Tiger	The Foresters Arms, Moorbottom	284 yd
Gallery Cafe	1-2 Lupton Square, Honley	627 yd
Cafe Loom	Dixon And Franks, The Old Cornmill, 15 Westgate	651 yd
Cafe Plus	23 Westgate, Honley	652 yd
Canton Chef	17 Westgate, Honley	652 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Foresters Arms	Moorbottom, Honley	284 yd
Honley Liberal Club	Cuckoo Lane, Honley	599 yd
Punch Bar & Tapas	Punch Bar, 11 Westgate	652 yd
Krafty Kettle - Ground Floor	Krafty Kettle, 13B Westgate	667 yd
Krafty	11A-13B Westgate, Honley	686 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Honley Spice	Honley Spice Ltd, 26 Bradshaw Road	165 yd
Honley Fish And Chips	37 Westgate, Honley	520 yd
Ashten & Mason - Honley	Former, 27 Westgate	652 yd
Da Vincis Pizza	6 Station Road, Honley	892 yd
Domino's Pizza	Dominos Pizza, 1 Huddersfield Road	908 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co Operative Food	18 Westgate, Honley		652 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Honley Community Centre Stoney Lane		192 yd
Honley C.E (V.C) Junior School JAGGAR LANE	grass pitches	507 yd
Jaggar Lane Recreation Ground ROUNDWAY	grass pitches	535 yd
Meltham Road Recreation Ground (Meltham Hall Park) MELTHAM ROAD	grass pitches	542 yd
Phoenix Squash & Fitness Club EASTGATE	health and fitness suite, squash courts	838 yd
The Unit Fitness CROSSLEY MILLS CROSSLEY MILLS NEW MILL ROAD	health and fitness suite	919 yd
Neiley Pavilion NEILEY PAVILLION NEILEY PAVILLION NEW MILL ROAD	grass pitches	1,057 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	88.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	88.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	88.5%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	166.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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