Honley
Town · 14,495 residents
86Excellent
Excellent · better than 9 in 10 towns
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- Less recorded crime than is typical: 55 per 1,000 people a year against 100
- 3 rail or tube stations within a short walk
- 100% of schools are rated Good or better by Ofsted
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- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Honley
Fisher Green64Hagg60Hope Bank62Kirkroyd65Sycamore65Upper Thirstin61Newtown68Steps64Lower Thirstin59Magdale65ThongsbridgeBrockholes
See all 23 in the guide ↓Map outline: Official built-up area
Is Honley a good place to live?
Honley scores 86/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as excellent — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for safety (81) and transport (79).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Honley in Yorkshire and The Humber, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Honley
The summary for Honley is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026
Places in and around Honley
Transport
3 places- Berry Brow