Banks is in Honley, Holmfirth and in Kirklees district. HD9 6NP 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 Banks, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD9 6PP, HD9 6NR, HD9 6NE, HD7 2QB, HD9 6DL, HD9 6NS, HD9 6QF, HD9 6QT, HD9 6DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HD9 6NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.2% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.8% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 22.7% | 30.4% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 44.9% | -9.7% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 11.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 10.6% | 4.0% | 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 | 46.1% | 45% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 35.9% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 18.3% | 11.5% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 7.2% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13.9% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.7% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 40.7% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.5% | 98.4% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
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 | 95.1% | 98.8% | 3.7% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 98.8% | 4.4% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banks was 234.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 307.4% higher than the Holme Valley South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Banks has the 2nd highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Holme Valley South and the 93rd highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordene Banks, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2022-12-07 | £473,338 |
| 6 Banks, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2021-03-26 | £147,772 |
| 16 Banks, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £252,350 | 2017-04-28 | £372,086 |
| 4 Banks, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2015-12-18 | £307,568 |
| 6 Banks, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £91,500 | 2015-08-28 | £144,355 |
HD9 6NP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HD9 6NP 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 4,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Honley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Jaggar Lane , Honley HD9 6BT | - not rated | 503 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School School Street , Honley HD9 6AU | - not rated | 802 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 | 1,277 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherthong Primary School School Street , Netherthong HD9 3EB | 3out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 907 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honley High School Station Road , Honley HD9 6QJ | - not rated | 907 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmfirth High School Heys Road , Thongsbridge HD9 7SE | 4out of 4 | 2,378 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome High School Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | - not rated | 3,013 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsome Academy Castle Avenue , Newsome HD4 6JN | 3out of 4 | 3,021 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 | 4,979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almondbury Community School Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8PQ | - not rated | 5,450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,140 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 | 3,043 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill School Newsome Road South , Newsome HD4 6JL | 4out of 4 | 3,043 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marc Lindsay Sports College Lockwood House , Lockwood Park HD4 6EN | - not rated | 3,774 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MPC College Lockwood House , Lockwood Park HD4 6EN | - not rated | 3,782 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Dantri | 13A Westgate, Honley | 631 yd | |
| Gallery Cafe | 1-2 Lupton Square, Honley | 647 yd | |
| Cafe Loom | Dixon And Franks, The Old Cornmill, 15 Westgate | 653 yd | |
| Cafe Plus | 23 Westgate, Honley | 655 yd | |
| Canton Chef | 17 Westgate, Honley | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honley Cricket Club | Far End Lane, Honley | 301 yd | |
| Jacobs Well | Woodhead Road, Honley | 396 yd | |
| Phoenix Squash And Fitness Club | Eastgate, Honley | 612 yd | |
| Travellers Rest | 88 New Mill Road, Brockholes | 614 yd | |
| Krafty Kettle - Ground Floor | Krafty Kettle, 13B Westgate | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Vincis Pizza | 6 Station Road, Honley | 527 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 1 Huddersfield Road | 558 yd | |
| Honley Fish And Chips | 37 Westgate, Honley | 645 yd | |
| Ashten & Mason - Honley | Former, 27 Westgate | 655 yd | |
| Honley Spice | Honley Spice Ltd, 26 Bradshaw Road | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Operative Food | 18 Westgate, Honley | 655 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Neiley Pavilion NEILEY PAVILLION NEILEY PAVILLION NEW MILL ROAD | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Jaggar Lane Recreation Ground ROUNDWAY | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| The Unit Fitness CROSSLEY MILLS CROSSLEY MILLS NEW MILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 316 yd |
| Honley C.E (V.C) Junior School JAGGAR LANE | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Honley Community Centre Stoney Lane | 596 yd | |
| Phoenix Squash & Fitness Club EASTGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 627 yd |
| Honley High School STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 909 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.