Affluence in HD9 6FG
How HD9 6FG ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Honley & Brockholes
- Council
- Kirklees
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,124 (2024)
HD9 6FGHolmfirth
How well off HD9 6FG is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the HD9 6FG area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment5.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Income8.0
- Crime8.0
- Employment9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 6FG area is broadly in line with that, at 58.3%. 30.6% are retired and 5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the HD9 6FG area is above that, at 44.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the HD9 6FG area is above that, at 39.8%. 10.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood HD9 6FG sits in (Honley & Brockholes): about 2,124 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.