Town Pop. 1,062

Living in Holmbridge: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Holmbridge scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 38/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 33/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That places it last of the 7 scored places in the HD9 postcode district. It scores 6 points below the HD9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 56/100. Its transport score runs 17 points below the HD9 district's 55/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HD9 postcode district.

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Holmbridge scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
176.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 66 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 249% above national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 36 crimes
  2. 2 Church View 12 crimes
  3. 3 Burnside Drive 11 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
77
Green Space 65
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
36
3 schools in area · 7 within 4km
3Good
  • Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Holme Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Upperthong Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsHuddersfield Royal Infirmary6.4 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital10 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital11.6 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Shamsee, Ward and Associates1.9 mi
GP capacity1,458 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
33
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Kirklees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed2.4%Retired26.8%Student3.8%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.6%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary18.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.5%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership80.8%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Kirklees · 2026-27
A £1,627
B £1,899
C £2,170
D £2,441
E £2,983
F £3,526
G £4,068
H £4,882
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
38
Brockholes 3.3 mi
Honley 3.8 mi
Berry Brow 4.5 mi
J23 M62 7.3 mi
J24 M62 7.6 mi
J24 M62 8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Holmbridge in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Upperthong 64 1.0 mi away ⇄
Holmfirth 58 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hade Edge 51 1.7 mi away ⇄
Scholes (near Hade Edge) 59 2.3 mi away ⇄
Honley 62 2.7 mi away ⇄
Meltham 56 2.8 mi away ⇄
Crow Edge 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Netherton (Kirklees) 65 3.9 mi away ⇄
Shepley 64 4.8 mi away ⇄
Linthwaite and Slaithwaite 60 5.0 mi away ⇄
Upper Cumberworth 56 5.4 mi away ⇄
Marsden 49 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holmbridge a nice place to live?

Holmbridge is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Holmbridge is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Holmbridge?

Holmbridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 187 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Holmbridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Holmbridge are Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School, Holme Junior and Infant School and Upperthong Junior and Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Holmbridge in total.

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Postcode districts in Holmbridge

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