Town Pop. 3,830

Living in Holmfirth: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Holmfirth comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 73/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the HD9 postcode district, Holmfirth ranks 4th. No category drops below 47/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: HD9 postcode district.

58
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
173.6 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 344 crimes
↑ 170% above national average
Public order 63 crimes
↑ 152% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 53 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 48 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 46 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
other 111 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Huddersfield Road 43 crimes
  2. 2 Victoria Square 31 crimes
  3. 3 Moorlands 30 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 75
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
47
6 schools in area · 12 within 4km
1Outstanding4Good1Requires Improvement
  • New Mill Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Netherthong Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Upperthong Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
48
A&E departmentsHuddersfield Royal Infirmary5.6 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital9.4 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital10.3 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Shamsee, Ward and Associates0.8 mi
GP capacity1,555 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Kirklees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
66.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 141 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed2.5%Retired26.3%Student4.7%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.9%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.1%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership76.9%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
52
Brockholes 2.2 mi
Honley 2.8 mi
Stocksmoor 3.3 mi
J23 M62 7 mi
J24 M62 7.2 mi
J24 M62 7.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Ample 18
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 24
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 84
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £250,000 34
Detached £343,750 10
Semi-detached £244,000 10
Terraced £203,750 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£190k £283k £378k £471k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Upperthong 64 0.6 mi away ⇄
Holmbridge 50 1.3 mi away ⇄
Scholes (near Hade Edge) 59 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hade Edge 51 1.6 mi away ⇄
Honley 62 1.7 mi away ⇄
Meltham 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Crow Edge 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Netherton (Kirklees) 65 3.3 mi away ⇄
Shepley 64 3.5 mi away ⇄
Upper Cumberworth 56 4.2 mi away ⇄
Shelley (Kirklees) 63 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kirkburton 62 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holmfirth a nice place to live?

Holmfirth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Holmfirth is 58/100, 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 Holmfirth?

Holmfirth has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 665 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Holmfirth?

Among the top-rated schools in Holmfirth are New Mill Infant School, Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School and Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Holmfirth in total.

What are house prices like in Holmfirth?

The current median house price in Holmfirth is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £343,750, semi-detached £244,000, terraced £203,750. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%. There were 34 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Holmfirth

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