Upperthong & Holmbridge
Kirklees 058 · 4 sub-areas · 7,113 residents
Kirklees 058, in the Kirklees district of Yorkshire and The Humber, is home to around 7,100 people and stands out as one of the more affordable corners of the region. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £691 a month — well below the national median for a 2-bed — and four in five households here own their home outright or with a mortgage.
Upperthong & Holmbridge is a settled residential pocket of Kirklees. The bigger gravitational centre is Leeds, around 71 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time; a high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Upperthong & Holmbridge?
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; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £759 a month.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Upperthong & Holmbridge in Kirklees
Living in Upperthong & Holmbridge
This part of Kirklees has a settled, suburban feel that distinguishes it sharply from the busier urban centres nearby. The population skews noticeably older — nearly a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and a further 24% are in the 50–64 bracket — which gives the area a quieter, more established character than many parts of West Yorkshire.
Rents are low by almost any measure. At around £759 a month for a typical home, you're paying substantially less than you would in Leeds, Manchester or virtually anywhere in southern England. The trade-off is that public transport options are limited: only around 2% of residents commute by bus or train, and the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4 km away — about a 50-minute walk, so most people drive. Over half of residents (54%) commute by car, and 37% work from home.
Owner-occupation is the dominant tenure here, at 80% — private renting accounts for just 13%, which means rental stock is relatively thin on the ground. The private market that does exist is concentrated in smaller properties; 1-bed flats start around £566 a month, while 3-bed family homes run to about £839. Council tax (Band D) comes to £2,441 a year, which is broadly in line with the wider Kirklees district.
The degree-qualified share is 45%, higher than you might expect for a predominantly owner-occupied, older suburb, which suggests a professional or managerial resident base who commute out to larger employment centres rather than working locally. The nearest major employment hub is around 76 minutes away by public transport. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on where to look within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Kirklees 058 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's quiet, safe, and genuinely affordable — crime is well below the national average and rents are low by Yorkshire standards. The trade-off is that it skews older and suburban, public transport is limited, and the school Ofsted ratings in the immediate area are below the national norm. Good for settled families or older buyers; less obvious for young renters.
- What is the rent in Kirklees 058?
- A typical one-bedroom home runs about £566 a month, a two-bedroom around £691, and a three-bedroom around £839. Rents rose roughly 10.5% in the past year, but remain well below the UK median. Note these are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices.
- Is Kirklees 058 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 54 per 1,000 residents annually, which is noticeably below the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area sits in the 8th IMD decile, meaning it's among the less deprived 20% of neighbourhoods in England — both factors point to a more settled, lower-crime environment.
- What's the commute from Kirklees 058 to the nearest major city?
- Most residents drive — only 2% use public transport for commuting. The nearest major employment hub is around 76 minutes away by public transport. Manchester is roughly 86 minutes by rail or bus, and Leeds is closer still. The nearest mainline station is about 4 km away, so you'll need a car or taxi to reach it.
- Who lives in Kirklees 058?
- Predominantly older, long-established homeowners — nearly half the population is aged 50 or over, and 80% own their home. The 18–34 age group is thin at just 14%. Around 97% of residents were born in the UK. It's a professionally qualified area — 45% hold a degree — but with a settled, suburban rather than urban feel.
- What schools are near Kirklees 058?
- There are 15 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 40% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3 km away. School quality is more variable here than in many parts of Yorkshire, so it's worth checking individual ratings before choosing a street.
- How affordable is buying a home in Kirklees 058?
- More achievable than most of England. The median house price is around £308,000, and the deposit-to-earnings ratio works out at roughly 5.1 years — significantly better than London or the south-east. Owner-occupation is already at 80%, which reflects how embedded homeownership is in this community.