huddersfield HD9 Postcodes

Huddersfield (HD9)

The HD9 postcode area is located in the Huddersfield postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1408 individual postcodes.

There are 63 electoral wards in the HD9 postcode area, including Brighouse, Holmfirth, Huddersfield which come under the local authority of the Kirklees Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 31% of people in HD9 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of HD9 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The HD9 postcode is located in the Huddersfield district of West Yorkshire, England, and covers several towns and villages including Holmfirth, New Mill, Brockholes, Hepworth, Honley, Scholes, Upperthong, Wooldale, Thongsbridge, Shelley, and Cartworth Moor.

The landscape of the HD9 area consists of rolling hills, croplands, and expansive moorlands. It is situated within the Peak District National Park and other areas in the Yorkshire Dales. Holmfirth and its surrounding villages are known for their beautiful natural environment, and popular leisure activities such as walking and cycling. The area is also well known for its range of historic attractions including Rupert Bear's stone house in Holmfirth, Castle Hill at Bolster Moor, Far Flat Barns at Netherthong, and Dunford Bridge Roman Fort on the River Don.

The HD9 postcode is home to a diverse population of both rural and urban communities. The largest town in the district is Holmfirth, with over 10,000 people living in its built-up area. This is followed by other larger settlements such as New Mill, Brockholes, Hepworth, Honley, Scholes, Upperthong, Wooldale, Thongsbridge, Shelley, and Cartworth Moor. These places offer a wide range of services, including shops, pubs, schools, and medical facilities.

The HD9 postcode also holds some important centers of industry and commerce. In Holmfirth there is a large number of engineering and manufacturing businesses, as well as tourism attractions. New Mill is known for its textile production, while Upperthong is home to a variety of small businesses. Brockholes is notable for its quarry, which provides stone for the local building industry. In Shelley, there are many golf courses and other sport-related businesses.

TheHD9 postcode is an attractive place to live or visit, with its diverse range of cultural attractions, business activities, and natural landscapes. The area is well connected to major cities in Yorkshire and to the rest of the UK through road, rail, and air networks.

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