Honley & Brockholes
Kirklees 053 · 5 sub-areas · 8,598 residents
Kirklees 053 is a largely owner-occupied neighbourhood within Kirklees, Yorkshire, home to around 8,600 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £690 a month — well below the UK median — and nearly four in five residents own their home outright or with a mortgage, giving the area a settled, established feel compared to much of the wider district.
Honley & Brockholes is a commuter neighbourhood within Kirklees — train into Leeds runs in around 35 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Honley & Brockholes?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £759 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Honley & Brockholes in Kirklees
Living in Honley & Brockholes
This part of Kirklees sits firmly in owner-occupier territory. Nearly 79% of households own their home, which is well above the regional norm and shapes the character of the area — quieter streets, longer-term residents, fewer short-term tenants cycling through. It's the kind of neighbourhood where people tend to stay.
For renters, the cost picture is genuinely competitive. A two-bedroom home runs around £690 a month, a three-bedroom around £840. Those figures are a fraction of what you'd pay in London and sit comfortably below the UK median for comparable properties. The trade-off is that most of the housing stock isn't aimed at renters — the private rental market here is relatively small, covering only around 13% of households, so choice can be limited.
The population skews older than most urban neighbourhoods. Around a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and the 50–64 cohort adds another 23%, meaning nearly half the area is in the second half of working life or beyond. Younger adults — the 18–34 bracket — make up only about 16% of residents. Families with children account for roughly one in five households. The area is also notably homogeneous, with 97% of residents UK-born and an ethnic diversity index of just 8.3.
Commuting here is predominantly by car — around 56% of residents drive to work, while just over 3% use public transport. A third work from home, which is a high share and reflects the relatively senior, professional profile of the resident workforce. The nearest rail station is roughly 1.25 km away, about a 16-minute walk, and the best available public-transport connection to a major employment hub takes around 40 minutes. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Kirklees 053 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled area with low crime and strong owner-occupation — nearly 79% of households own their home. The trade-off is that it skews older and the rental market is limited. If you want a calm, affordable neighbourhood with good broadband and reasonable commute links, it works well.
- What is the rent in Kirklees 053?
- A one-bedroom runs around £570 a month, a two-bedroom about £690, and a three-bedroom around £840. Rents rose roughly 10.5% in the past year, but these figures are still well below the UK median — about half what a comparable property would cost in London.
- Is Kirklees 053 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The area records around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is noticeably below the national average of roughly 80. The neighbourhood also sits in the less deprived half of English areas by IMD score, which broadly correlates with the lower crime rate.
- What's the commute from Kirklees 053 to Manchester?
- By public transport, Manchester takes around 50 minutes. The nearest rail station is about 1.25 km away — a 16-minute walk. Most residents here drive rather than commute by rail, and around a third work from home, which reduces pressure on public transport links.
- Who lives in Kirklees 053?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Around a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and nearly half the population is 50 or above. Young adults make up a relatively small share. Around 39% hold a degree-level qualification, pointing to a professional, established community.
- What schools are near Kirklees 053?
- There are 25 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 48% are rated Good or Outstanding — below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just under 1.8 km away. Check the Ofsted website and DfE school finder for current ratings by postcode.
- How good is broadband in Kirklees 053?
- Excellent — 100% of premises have gigabit-capable broadband and none fall below the universal service obligation. That's a standout figure for a non-metropolitan area and makes it well-suited to the neighbourhood's high work-from-home rate of around 33%.