Upperthong, Holmfirth, HD9 3XA

Upperthong is a village approximately 807 feet (246 m) above sea level, in the civil parish of Holme Valley, in the Kirklees district, in West Yorkshire, England, near the town of Holmfirth, approximately 7 miles (11 km) south of Huddersfield. In 2005, Kirklees Council stated that the population of Upperthong was 1,116; by 2019, the figure was 1,938. The village is part of the HD 9 postal district and lies within the West Yorkshire region. Its setting is predominantly rural, with the surrounding landscape characteristic of the Pennine foothills. The local population has shown growth over the past decade, indicating a developing community within the broader Kirklees district. Upperthong’s proximity to larger towns such as Huddersfield and Holmfirth provides residents with access to additional services and amenities while maintaining a quieter village environment.