Affluence in HD9 1SX
How HD9 1SX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Holmfirth, New Mill & Hepworth
- Council
- Kirklees
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,686 (2024)
HD9 1SXHolmfirth
How well off HD9 1SX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the HD9 1SX area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Living environment4.0
- Crime8.0
- Employment9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Income10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the HD9 1SX area is broadly in line with that, at 58%. 31.4% are retired and 3.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the HD9 1SX area is above that, at 45.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the HD9 1SX area is above that, at 44.4%. 11.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood HD9 1SX sits in (Holmfirth, New Mill & Hepworth): about 1,686 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.