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).
Data updated June 2026
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About Holmfirth
Holmfirth is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England. It is located 6 miles (9.7Â km) south of Huddersfield and 14 miles (23Â km) west of Barnsley; the boundary of the Peak District National Park is 2 miles (3.2Â 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.
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| Population | 1,980 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.5697°, -1.7878° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.5 inches (1,485 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 19.3 inches (49 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $45,551 |
| Median Age | 39.9 years |
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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Holmfirth vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Holmfirth vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $45,551 |
| 39% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,551 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $876 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.0% |
| 67% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 180 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.1% |
| Public Transit | 4.8% |
| Work from Home | 26.3% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $252,085 |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,139 |
| 2% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.1% |
| Housing Units | 792 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Area | 198.2 sq mi (513.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.5697°N, 1.7878°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.9% |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 47.3% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Total Area | 198.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.1% |
| Public Transit | 4.8% |
| Work from Home | 26.3% |
Schools in Holmfirth
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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 | - | - | - | - |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 in 12 Club Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 1 in 12 Club Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Allerton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Allerton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Almondbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Armley leeds council office | 0.0 | |||||
| Armley leeds council office | 0.0 | |||||
| Armley leeds council office | 0.0 | |||||
| Armley One Stop Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Batley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beeston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beeston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birstall Library and Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bradford Libraries | 0.0 | |||||
| Bradford Mechanics Institute | 0.0 | |||||
| Bramley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brighouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brotherton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chapel-en-le-Frith Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clayton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cleckheaton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denby Dale Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denholme Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denholme Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dewsbury Library Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Dewsbury Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dewsbury Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Drighlington Meeting Hall & Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Bowling Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Bowling Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccleshill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccleshill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edward Boyle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Farsley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gildersome Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gildersome Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gildersome Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glossop Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Horton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenwood Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Greetland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hadfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halifax Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haworth Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hayfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Health Sciences Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hebden Bridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heckmondwike Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hipperholme Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hipperholme Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holmfirth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Honley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Horbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery | 0.0 | |||||
| JB Priestley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| King Cross Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkburton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Laidlaw Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leeds Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leeds Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lindley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Local Studies Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manningham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manningham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marsden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meltham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mini library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mini library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mirfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Mills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penistone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pudsey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rastrick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rawthorpe and Dalton Library, Information and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Shelf Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shelf Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skircoat Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Slaithwaite Library & Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Sowerby Bridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stainland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stannington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stocksbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Leeds Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Leeds Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uppermill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uppermill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whaley Bridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wibsey Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Holmfirth
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Cafes in Holmfirth
14 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Holmfirth
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Holmfirth
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Holmfirth
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Holmfirth
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Holmfirth
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Holmfirth
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Holmfirth
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Holmfirth
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Holmfirth
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | Large Airport |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| Leeds East Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Nottingham City Airport | NQT | Medium 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 Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Holmfirth Post Office | |
| Upperthong Mobile Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Holmfirth
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 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
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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. The median age of residents is 39.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.
Is Holmfirth expensive to live in?
The median household income is $45,551, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $252,085 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,139 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
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. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.5 inches, with 19.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Holmfirth?
The unemployment rate in Holmfirth is 6.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $876. There are 180 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Holmfirth?
The median home value in Holmfirth is $252,085. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,139. The homeownership rate is 65.9%.
How are the schools in Holmfirth?
29.9% of adults in Holmfirth hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.3% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Holmfirth?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Holmfirth is 4% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 21.4% Asian. 90.1% of residents speak only English at home. 3.4% of the population are military veterans. 5.6% of residents have a disability.
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