Meadowcroft is in Honley, Holmfirth and in Kirklees district. HD9 6GJ is located in the Holme Valley North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colne Valley. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadowcroft, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6GJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD9 6GN, HD9 6HT, HD9 6GL, HD9 6HU, HD7 2RU, HD9 6HH, HD9 6RU, HD9 6HG, HD9 6HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HD9 6GJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 50.1% | 48.8% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49.9% | 51.2% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 6GJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% 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 | 22.9% | 30.2% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.7% | 60.5% | -9.2% | 44.2% | 16.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 65.1% | 61.7% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 13.3% |
| Good health | 30% | 30.7% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 6GJ this area, 6% 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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 6.3% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15.9% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.8% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96% | 97% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 96% | 97.6% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 97.6% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 76.7% | 17.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadowcroft was 29.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.4% lower than the Holme Valley South average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Meadowcroft has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Holme Valley South and the 237th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Meadowcroft, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-09-02 | £407,708 |
| 14 Meadowcroft, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-04-06 | £345,806 |
| 21 Meadowcroft, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-11-12 | £527,790 |
| 35 Meadowcroft, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2021-01-15 | £402,312 |
| 45 Meadowcroft, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2017-05-19 | £377,321 |
HD9 6GJ 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 student residents living in HD9 6GJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 848 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Infant and Nursery School Netherton Moor Road , Netherton HD4 7JE | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Moor Lane , Netherton HD4 7HF | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherthong Primary School School Street , Netherthong HD9 3EB | 4out of 4 | 2,367 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Brow Infant and Nursery School Berry Brow I & N School, Birch Road , Berry Brow HD4 7LP | 3out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honley High School Station Road , Honley HD9 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 2,967 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmfirth High School Heys Road , Thongsbridge HD9 7SE | 3out of 4 | 3,307 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 3,432 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP | 2out of 4 | 4,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 4,923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 5,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 3,084 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley School and College Dog Kennel Bank , HD5 8JE | 3out of 4 | 5,038 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Huddersfield Lockside , Queensgate HD1 3DH | - not rated | 5,365 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Tiger | The Foresters Arms, Moorbottom | 476 yd | |
| Gallery Cafe | 1-2 Lupton Square, Honley | 676 yd | |
| Cafe Plus | 23 Westgate, Honley | 690 yd | |
| Canton Chef | 17 Westgate, Honley | 690 yd | |
| Cafe Loom | Dixon And Franks, The Old Cornmill, 15 Westgate | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foresters Arms | Moorbottom, Honley | 476 yd | |
| Honley Liberal Club | Cuckoo Lane, Honley | 584 yd | |
| Punch Bar & Tapas | Punch Bar, 11 Westgate | 690 yd | |
| Allied Hotel | 21 Church Street, Honley | 714 yd | |
| Krafty Kettle - Ground Floor | Krafty Kettle, 13B Westgate | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honley Spice | Honley Spice Ltd, 26 Bradshaw Road | 463 yd | |
| Honley Fish And Chips | 37 Westgate, Honley | 609 yd | |
| Ashten & Mason - Honley | Former, 27 Westgate | 690 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 1 Huddersfield Road | 1,024 yd | |
| Da Vincis Pizza | 6 Station Road, Honley | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Operative Food | 18 Westgate, Honley | 690 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meltham Road Recreation Ground (Meltham Hall Park) MELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 237 yd |
| Honley Community Centre Stoney Lane | 683 yd | |
| Honley C.E (V.C) Junior School JAGGAR LANE | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Phoenix Squash & Fitness Club EASTGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 893 yd |
| Jaggar Lane Recreation Ground ROUNDWAY | grass pitches | 901 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 216.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.