Holmfirth, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Holmfirth is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,980. Elevation: 492 ft (150 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,980 Population 10/sq mi density
492 ft Elevation 150 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
58.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Holmfirth

Holmfirth

Holmfirth is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England. It is located 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Huddersfield and 14 miles (23 km) west of Barnsley; the boundary of the Peak District National Park is 2 miles (3.2 km) to the south-west. The town is sited on the A635 and A6024 roads in the Holme Valley, at the confluence of the River Holme and Ribble. It mostly consists of stone-built cottages nestled on the eastern slopes of the Pennine hills.

People

Population1,980
Density10/mi²
Veterans3.4%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain58.5 in/yr
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Population1,980
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Coordinates53.5697°, -1.7878°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation58.5 inches (1,485 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.3 inches (49 cm)

About Holmfirth

Holmfirth is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,980. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet (150 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Holmfirth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Area198.2 sq mi (513.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates53.5697°N, 1.7878°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.5"
54% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 19.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 98 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 119 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 30 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 102 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 124 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 144 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 109 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 141 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 118 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 28 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 18 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 104 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 95 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 64 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 67 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 118 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 26 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 14 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 84 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Holmfirth has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 37°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Holmfirth

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hade Edge Junior, Infant and Nursery School - - - -
Holme Junior & Infant School - - - -
Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School - - - -
Upperthong Junior and Infant School - - - -
Netherthong Primary School - - - -
Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Holmfirth

44 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Capital FM Manchester manchester, pop AAC 48 kbps
Rotherham Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Reform Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
SD Radio dance, dnb MP3 128 kbps
Radio X Manchester - AAC 48 kbps
ALL FM 96.9 community, community radio AAC+
Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield) - MP3 128 kbps
Leeds Student Radio student radio MP3 192 kbps
Heart North West 105.4 hot adult contemporary AAC 48 kbps
KFM Radio (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Giants of Jazz Radio classic jazz, jazz MP3 192 kbps
News Radio UK information, news AAC
ARP Radio dub, dub techno MP3 320 kbps
Past Perfect Radio 20s AAC+ 48 kbps
BBC Radio Cymru 2 (128k) music, news UNKNOWN
Tameside Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 128 kbps
High Peak 1 - MP3 192 kbps
CROP Radio community radio, music MP3 128 kbps
The Thread 102.8FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
OSN Radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
Rhubarb Radio local radio, music MP3 160 kbps
Drystone Radio - MP3
Psychedelic Secret radio - MP3 128 kbps
SMILE RADIO - MP3 128 kbps
Phoenix Radio 2000s, 2010s MP3 192 kbps
Harrogate Hospital Radio classic hits, hospital radio MP3
HearMe - trance trance MP3
Hear Me - top pop pop, pop music MP3
HWD Hospital Radio - AAC+ 112 kbps
Revolution Radio Online - AAC 320 kbps
OC Radio chart, dance AAC 192 kbps
Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox - MP3
Bounce Nation Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Gaydio - MP3 320 kbps
HearMe - top pop top pop music MP3
The Buzz Mcr - MP3 128 kbps
KFM Radio multi MP3 128 kbps
LABR Love a Brother Radio 80s, chillout MP3 320 kbps
North Derbyshire Radio classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Sheffield Live! community radio, sheffield MP3 128 kbps
Mondo Radio community radio, variety MP3 96 kbps
Silk 106.9 classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Moorlands Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Erewash Sound - MP3

Museums in Holmfirth

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bagshaw Museum and Wilton Park
Bankfield Museum
Bolling Hall Museum
Bradford Industrial Museum
Bradford Police Museum
Calderdale Industrial Museum
Cannon Hall
Castleton Village Museum
Cawthorne Victoria Jubilee Museum
Colne Valley Museum
Colne Valley Museum
De Morgan Museum
Dewsbury Bus Museum
Duke of Wellington's Regiment Museum
Engine Shed
Eureka! The National Children's Museum
Fulneck Moravian Museum
Heptonstall Museum
Heritage Quay
Leeds City Museum
Leeds Industrial Museum
M&S Company Archive: Marks in Time
Marsden Moor Estate Exhibition
Middleton Railway Museum
National Science and Media Museum
New Mills Heritage Centre
Saddleworth Museum
Shibden Hall
Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre
Tolson Museum
Wagon Hoist Mini Musem
Warley Museum
Wortley Top Forge
Yorkshire Cricket Museum

Libraries in Holmfirth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
1 in 12 Club Library0.0
1 in 12 Club Library0.0
Allerton Community Library0.0
Allerton Community Library0.0
Almondbury Library0.0
Armley leeds council office0.0
Armley leeds council office0.0
Armley leeds council office0.0
Armley One Stop Centre0.0
Batley Library0.0
Beeston Library0.0
Beeston Library0.0
Birstall Library and Information Centre0.0
Bradford Libraries0.0
Bradford Mechanics Institute0.0
Bramley Library0.0
Brighouse Library0.0
Brotherton Library0.0
Chapel-en-le-Frith Library0.0
Clayton Library0.0
Cleckheaton Library0.0
Denby Dale Community Library0.0
Denholme Library0.0
Denholme Library0.0
Dewsbury Library Hub0.0
Dewsbury Road Library0.0
Dewsbury Road Library0.0
Drighlington Meeting Hall & Library0.0
East Bowling Library0.0
East Bowling Library0.0
Eccleshill Library0.0
Eccleshill Library0.0
Edward Boyle Library0.0
Elland Library0.0
Farsley Library0.0
Gildersome Library0.0
Gildersome Library0.0
Gildersome Library0.0
Glossop Library0.0
Great Horton Library0.0
Greenfield Library0.0
Greenwood Centre0.0
Greetland Library0.0
Hadfield Library0.0
Halifax Central Library0.0
Haworth Road Library0.0
Hayfield Library0.0
Health Sciences Library0.0
Hebden Bridge Library0.0
Heckmondwike Library0.0
Hipperholme Library0.0
Hipperholme Library0.0
Holmfirth Library0.0
Honley Library0.0
Horbury Library0.0
Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery0.0
JB Priestley Library0.0
King Cross Library0.0
Kirkburton Library0.0
Laidlaw Library0.0
Leeds Central Library0.0
Leeds Central Library0.0
Library and Community Hub0.0
Library and Community Hub0.0
Library and Information Centre0.0
Lindley Library0.0
Local Studies Library0.0
Manningham Library0.0
Manningham Library0.0
Marsden Library0.0
Meltham Library0.0
Mini library0.0
Mini library0.0
Mirfield Library0.0
Morley Library0.0
Morley Library0.0
New Mills Library0.0
Penistone Library0.0
Pudsey Library0.0
Rastrick Library0.0
Rawthorpe and Dalton Library, Information and Children's Centre0.0
Shelf Branch Library0.0
Shelf Branch Library0.0
Skircoat Library0.0
Slaithwaite Library & Information Centre0.0
Sowerby Bridge Library0.0
Stainland Library0.0
Stannington Library0.0
Stocksbridge Library0.0
The Leeds Library0.0
The Leeds Library0.0
Uppermill Library0.0
Uppermill Library0.0
Whaley Bridge Library0.0
Wibsey Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Holmfirth

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Birstall Market Place
Brighouse Open Market
Cleckheaton Farmers' Market
Darley Street Market
Dewsbury Market
Glossop Indoor Market
Glossop Outdoor Market
Holmfirth Attested Auction Market
Huddersfield Open Market
Huddersfield Open Market
Leeds Kirkgate Market (Indoor)
Middleage Market
Morley Market
Ossett Market Place
Ossett Outdoor and Flea Market
Penistone Market
Pudsey Market
The Bazaar

Restaurants in Holmfirth

15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avrio
Bengal Spice
Bonito
Finlays
Holmfirth Spice
Lou & Joe's
Mexicali
Mezze
Piccolino's
Raj of India
Sheveling Wine Estate
Sheveling Wine Estate
So Dough
Soul Kitchen
The Winking Stag

Cafes in Holmfirth

14 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beatties of Holmfirth
Bluebird Bakery
Cafe @ Penny Lane
Corner House Cafe
Danelaw Coffee
Holme Coffee House
Oil Can Cafe
Pure North's Cider Press & Cafe
Ribbles Cafe
Sid's Cafe
The Archive Cafe
The Hatch
The Potters Den
The Wrinkled Stocking Tea Rooms

Theatres in Holmfirth

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Picturedrome

Monuments in Holmfirth

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maythorne Cross

Clinics in Holmfirth

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Holme Electrolysis

Dentists in Holmfirth

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #1710510118
Stable Court Dental Surgery

Veterinaries in Holmfirth

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Donaldsons Vets

Bus Stations in Holmfirth

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Holmfirth Bus Station

Gas Stations in Holmfirth

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Holmfirth Filling Station

Gyms in Holmfirth

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Core Reform
GB #1389616098

Breweries in Holmfirth

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Amity Brew Co
Amity Brew Co
Amity Brew Co
Anthology Brewing Company
Anthology Brewing Company
Empire Brewing
Flower of Life
Frisky Bear Brewing Co
Frisky Bear Brewing Co
Horbury Ales
Intrepid Brewing Company
Kibble Brewery
Kirkstall Brewery
Leeds Brewery
Leeds Brewery
Legitimate Industries
Legitimate Industries
Little Valley Brewery
Luddite Brewing Co
Mallinsons
Milltown Brewery
Northern Monk - Sydenham Road
Northern Monk Refectory LDS
Northern Monk Refectory LDS
Ossett Brewery
Ridgeside Brewery
Small World Beers
Springwell - North Brewing Co
Springwell - North Brewing Co
Stod Fold Brewery
Sunbeam Ales
Sunbeam Ales
Sunbeam Ales
The Old Flax Store
Thornsett Brewery and Hop Yard
Three Fiends
Torrside Brewing
Vocation Brewery
We Are Wolf
Whaley Tap House
Wilde Child Brewing Co
Wilde Child Brewing Co
Zapato Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Holmfirth

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Ski Resorts Near Holmfirth

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Manchester 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chill Factor e 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Holmfirth

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
East Midlands AirportEMALarge Airport
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Leeds East Airport-Medium Airport
Nottingham City AirportNQTMedium Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Acaster Malbis Airstrip-Small Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Askern Airfield-Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield-Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield-Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip-Small Airport
Bridge Cottage Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Burn Airfield-Small Airport
Butterfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Calton Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Camphill Airfield-Small Airport
Coal Aston Airfield-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Darley Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Derby Airfield-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip-Small Airport
Gilrudding Grange Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield-Small Airport
Holly Meadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Jericho Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lodge Field House Airstrip-Small Airport
Longford Airstrip-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Netherthorpe Airfield-Small Airport
North Rigton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Onecoat Morridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport
Palmer Moor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Riding Bank Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ripley Airfield-Small Airport
Rufforth East Airfield-Small Airport
Rufforth West Airfield-Small Airport
Salterford Farm Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Holmfirth

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Holmfirth Post Office
Upperthong Mobile Post Office

Treatment Centers in Holmfirth

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
BUPA
Cygnet Lodge
Leeds Private Trichology Clinic
Maywa Clinic
The Whitehall Clinic
Woodsley Road Health Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Holmfirth

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Choppards Mission Room
Full Life Church
Hade Edge Methodist Church
Holmfirth Methodist Church
Holy Trinity
Saint David
St Johns Church
The Parish Church of St Andrew Thongsbridge
Wooldale Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holmfirth

What is the population of Holmfirth?

Holmfirth has a population of 1,980 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 198.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Holmfirth?

Holmfirth has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 58.5 inches, with 19.3 inches of snow.

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