Postcode HD9 5QS is located in a rural town, within the Holme Valley North ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Meltham area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 114.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Meltham is £42,200 per year. The nearest station is Slaithwaite located about 2.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Robert Ashton Memorial Park.
Meltham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,869 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Meltham has a high crime rate, with approximately 114.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 36.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Meltham is £42,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HD9 5QS.
Meltham near HD9 5QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Slaithwaite located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Robert Ashton Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to Robert Ashton Memorial Park |
| 0.4 mi | Robert Ashton Memorial Park | Small | Walking directions to Robert Ashton Memorial Park |
Based on 262 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Holme Valley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,500 up to £1,170,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 90 | £400,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 91 | £197,000 |
10 year median price trend in Holme Valley North
In the HD9 5QS postcode area, located within Meltham, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HD9 5QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Station Street, Holmfirth, HD9 5QR | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 22-24 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 4AB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | golocalextra | Helme Lane, Kirklees, HD9 5PE | Walking directions to golocalextra |
| 0.5 mi | Meltham Convenience Store | Meltham Mills Road, Kirklees, HD9 4EJ | Walking directions to Meltham Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.