Postcode HD9 5RJ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Meltham is £54,749 per year. The nearest station is Slaithwaite located about 2.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Meltham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,955 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Meltham has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.8% 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 per household in Meltham is £54,749 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HD9 5RJ.
Meltham near HD9 5RJ 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 252 recent sales, the median property price is £262,250 in Holme Valley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,500 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 84 | £400,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £127,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 71 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 93 | £205,000 |
10 year median price trend in Holme Valley North
In the HD9 5RJ postcode area, located within Meltham, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HD9 5RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | golocalextra | Helme Lane, Kirklees, HD9 5PE | Walking directions to golocalextra |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Station Street, Holmfirth, HD9 5QR | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 22-24 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 4AB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.