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Upperthong & Holmbridge

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About

Upperthong and Holmbridge sit in the Holme Valley within Kirklees, West Yorkshire, on opposing slopes with the River Holme running between them. Upperthong occupies higher ground and follows a main lane that climbs from the valley floor; Holmbridge clusters at the river crossing that gives the settlement its name. The layout mixes small residential streets, farmsteads and pasture, with moorland above the valley rim framing the villages. Narrow lanes and stone boundary walls shape movement and views within the area.

Local life centers on a primary school, village halls and a small number of shops and pubs that serve nearby farms and hamlets. Community groups maintain allotments and sports pitches, and the river corridor still shows traces of past industry in old weirs and stone retaining walls. Housing ranges from 19th‑century stone cottages to later terraces and detached homes, reflecting gradual change rather than large-scale development, while road links and footpaths connect the settlements to the wider Holme Valley network.

Area overview

On average Upperthong & Holmbridge has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upperthong & Holmbridge is £58,790 per year. There are 4 schools in Upperthong & Holmbridge: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Upperthong & Holmbridge is home to around 7,018 people, with a population density of about 204.9 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upperthong & Holmbridge Population
7,018
Population density
204.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.8(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.41(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.13(-52%)
Other theft
4.13(-38%)
Public order
2.99(-66%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,667
95%
Other White
84
1.2%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
54
0.77%
Irish
43
0.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.46%
Total population: 7,018

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,620
44.73%
Level 3 (A level)
900
15.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
738
12.6%
No qualifications
713
12.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
399
6.81%
Total 16+ residents: 5,858

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,439
46.9%
Owns with a mortgage
1,015
33.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
353
11.51%
Social rents from council
150
4.89%
Other forms of private rent
53
1.73%
Total households: 3,068

Property prices in Upperthong & Holmbridge

Median price£288,950
Price per sq ft£284
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £400K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £288,950 (about £284 per square foot) in Upperthong & Holmbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upperthong & Holmbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£415,000£283
Semi-Detached20£291,975£287
Terraced35£250,000£284
Flats9£175,000£268

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upperthong & Holmbridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upperthong & Holmbridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£373,000£113,750£178,000£152,000
2017£349,500£121,000£225,000£157,000
2018£384,995£130,000£214,000£181,000
2019£385,000£125,500£186,250£167,670
2020£373,748£129,500£235,000£192,500
2021£460,000£160,000£272,000£230,000
2022£440,250£173,000£252,500£225,000
2023£480,000£158,000£266,000£213,750
2024£472,500£157,500£250,000£250,000
2025£450,000£170,000£320,000£244,000
2026£430,227£182,500£268,500£261,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upperthong & Holmbridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upperthong & Holmbridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£159£185£190
2017£215£200£185£181
2018£239£204£222£191
2019£251£209£203£194
2020£253£200£227£225
2021£279£248£257£243
2022£306£210£277£240
2023£297£275£275£253
2024£324£207£293£241
2025£298£260£288£282
2026£317£268£290£287
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upperthong & Holmbridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upperthong & Holmbridge in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Upperthong & Holmbridge

Is Upperthong & Holmbridge safe?

Upperthong & Holmbridge records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Upperthong & Holmbridge?

The median sale price in Upperthong & Holmbridge is £288,950 (about £284 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Upperthong & Holmbridge?

Upperthong & Holmbridge has 4 primary schools (4 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Upperthong & Holmbridge?

Upperthong & Holmbridge scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Upperthong & Holmbridge sits around rank 24,943 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Upperthong & Holmbridge?

The average household income in Upperthong & Holmbridge is around £58,790 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Upperthong & Holmbridge

HD92NJ

Holmclose

HD92PB

Dam Head

HD93UD

Lower Hagg

HD93UG

Deanhouse

HD92PN

Acre Lane

HD92NS

Adeline Terrace

HD93BQ

Upperthong Lane

HD97SB

Miry Lane

HD93TR

Huddersfield Road

HD92AG

Yew Tree Lane

HD92NW

Woodhead Road

HD93TH

Thong Lane

HD93HX

Huddersfield Road

HD93TT

Huddersfield Road

HD92QQ

Meal Hill Road

HD92LG

Liphill Bank Road

HD93US

Wilshaw Road

HD92QL

Wheat Close

HD92LU

Heald Court

HD93UW

Moor Lane

HD93BJ

Binns Lane

HD93UR

Knoll Lane

HD92NH

Field End Lane

HD92NN

Woodhead Road

HD92LF

Burnlee Road

HD93EY

Pennine Close

HD93EA

Church Street

HD92QJ

Fieldhead Lane

HD93BW

Holt Lane

HD92AH

Fairfields Road

HD92QG

The Village

HD93BP

Cooper Lane

HD93JE

Woodland View

HD92PP

Shaw Lane

HD93UZ

Upperthong Lane

HD92TH

Whitegate Road

HD92AD

Shaw Lane

HD93XL

Netherhouses

HD92BH

Greenfield Road

HD93HF

Lydgetts

HD93XQ

Greenfield Road

HD93AE

Black Sike Lane

HD92PH

Bankfield Drive

HD93TZ

Crodingley

HD93XW

St Marys Rise

HD92NL

Woodhead Road

HD92TX

Bank Lane

HD92PW

Church View

HD93RN

Oaklands Close

HD97RY

Miry Lane

HD93UY

Hill Lane

HD92JX

Woodhead Road

HD92SB

Hollin Brigg Lane

HD93TB

Holme Valley South

HD92NY

Water Street

HD93HD

Arley Close

HD93UA

Huddersfield Road

HD93RB

Wickens Lane

HD93BB

Parklands

HD93UF

Dean Brook Road

HD93HB

Holmdale Crescent

HD92PJ

Laithe Avenue

HD93EW

Leas Avenue

HD92LQ

Liphill Bank Road

HD93FA

Pennine Gardens

HD92LT

Upper Stubbin

HD93TG

Calf Hill Road

HD93EJ

West End

HD92LA

Greenfield Road

HD93JQ

Huddersfield Road

HD92LY

Burnside Drive

HD93HU

Cooper Lane

HD93XY

New Road

HD93UN

Miry Green Terrace

HD93ES

Netherfield Drive

HD92PG

Hollin Brigg Lane

HD93XG

Edge End Lane

HD92HY

Moss Edge View

HD92NQ

Woodhead Road

HD93BN

Hill

HD93HS

Holme View Park

HD93TA

Broad Lane

HD93UE

Upper Hagg Road

HD92QN

Digley Road

HD92PF

Waterside Lane

HD92AN

St Johns Court

HD92NG

Bank Lane

HD93EN

Broomy Lea Lane

HD93BT

Park View

HD93TQ

Huddersfield Road

HD92AE

Woodhead Road

HD92LL

Spring Bank

HD97SA

Miry Lane

HD92TT

Bryndlee Court

HD93RJ

Cliff Road

HD93XH

Allergill Park

HD93XB

Dean Road

HD92PA

Upper Row

HD97TL

Poplar Avenue

HD93JR

Ash Grove Road