Holmfirth Parish (CP)

Created: 1921  

Statistics

Population

Population

Densities and rates of growth. Age structure: concentrations of young people, and of the old.
Housing

Housing

Numbers of houses. Overcrowding: persons per room. Amenities: central heating, baths and WCs.
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This unit was associated with the following other units:

Nature of association Other unit involved Type of unit Authority
was succeeded by HOLMFIRTH EP Ecclesiastical Parish F. Youngs, Local Administrative Units: Northern England (London: Royal Historical Society, 1991), p. 560.

This unit was part of the following units:

Name Type Start End Authority
YORKSHIRE Ancient County 1921   F. Youngs, Local Administrative Units: Northern England (London: Royal Historical Society, 1991), p. 560.
HUDDERSFIELD RegD/PLU Poor Law Union/Reg. District 1921 1930 F. Youngs, Local Administrative Units: Northern England (London: Royal Historical Society, 1991), p. 560.
WEST RIDING Riding Division of Ancient County     F. Youngs, Local Administrative Units: Northern England (London: Royal Historical Society, 1991), p. 560.
HOLMFIRTH UD Local Government District 1921 1974 F. Youngs, Local Administrative Units: Northern England (London: Royal Historical Society, 1991), p. 560.

This unit was affected by the following changes:

Date Type of change Other unit involved Area transferred Authority
01 Apr 1921 was created through the abolition of AUSTONLEY CP/Tn Area: 1273 acres. Population in 1921: 1281.   1921 Census of England and Wales, Table 6, 'Intercensal Changes in Boundaries, 1911-21'.; The West Riding of Yorkshire (Holmfirth Union of Townships) Confirmation Order, 1921 (No. 66604)
01 Apr 1921 was created through the abolition of CARTWORTH CP/Tn Area: 1578 acres. Population in 1921: 1778.   1921 Census of England and Wales, Table 6, 'Intercensal Changes in Boundaries, 1911-21'.; The West Riding of Yorkshire (Holmfirth Union of Townships) Confirmation Order, 1921 (No. 66604)
01 Apr 1921 was created through the abolition of NETHERTHONG CP/Ch Area: 902 acres. Population in 1921: 1347.   1921 Census of England and Wales, Table 6, 'Intercensal Changes in Boundaries, 1911-21'.; The West Riding of Yorkshire (Holmfirth Union of Townships) Confirmation Order, 1921 (No. 66604)
01 Apr 1921 was created through the abolition of UPPERTHONG CP/Tn Area: 3405 acres. Population in 1921: 2142.   1921 Census of England and Wales, Table 6, 'Intercensal Changes in Boundaries, 1911-21'.; The West Riding of Yorkshire (Holmfirth Union of Townships) Confirmation Order, 1921 (No. 66604)
01 Apr 1921 was created through the abolition of WOOLDALE CP/Tn Area: 1335 acres. Population in 1921: 3891.   1921 Census of England and Wales, Table 6, 'Intercensal Changes in Boundaries, 1911-21'.; The West Riding of Yorkshire (Holmfirth Union of Townships) Confirmation Order, 1921 (No. 66604)
01 Apr 1938 was enlarged by the abolition of FULSTONE CP/Tn Area: 1792 acres. Population in 1931: 2047.   1931 Census of England and Wales, Table B, 'Areas altered between 26th April, 1931 and 30th June, 1934, showing constitution as at the latter date, in terms of constitution as at the former date, together with particulars of acreage and population'.; M. of H. Order No. 93469. The County of York, West Riding Review Order, 1938
01 Apr 1938 was enlarged by the abolition of HEPWORTH CP/Tn Area: 1338 acres. Population in 1931: 682.   1931 Census of England and Wales, Table B, 'Areas altered between 26th April, 1931 and 30th June, 1934, showing constitution as at the latter date, in terms of constitution as at the former date, together with particulars of acreage and population'.; M. of H. Order No. 93469. The County of York, West Riding Review Order, 1938
01 Apr 1938 was enlarged by the abolition of HOLME CP/Tn Area: 2241 acres. Population in 1931: 368.   1931 Census of England and Wales, Table B, 'Areas altered between 26th April, 1931 and 30th June, 1934, showing constitution as at the latter date, in terms of constitution as at the former date, together with particulars of acreage and population'.; M. of H. Order No. 93469. The County of York, West Riding Review Order, 1938
01 Apr 1938 was enlarged by the abolition of HONLEY CP/Ch Area: 1890 acres. Population in 1931: 4611.   1931 Census of England and Wales, Table B, 'Areas altered between 26th April, 1931 and 30th June, 1934, showing constitution as at the latter date, in terms of constitution as at the former date, together with particulars of acreage and population'.; M. of H. Order No. 93469. The County of York, West Riding Review Order, 1938
01 Apr 1938 was enlarged by the abolition of SCHOLES CP Area: 1082 acres. Population in 1931: 1521.   1931 Census of England and Wales, Table B, 'Areas altered between 26th April, 1931 and 30th June, 1934, showing constitution as at the latter date, in terms of constitution as at the former date, together with particulars of acreage and population'.; M. of H. Order No. 93469. The County of York, West Riding Review Order, 1938
01 Apr 1938 was enlarged by the abolition of SOUTH CROSLAND CP/Ch Area: 82 acres. Population in 1931: 151.   1931 Census of England and Wales, Table B, 'Areas altered between 26th April, 1931 and 30th June, 1934, showing constitution as at the latter date, in terms of constitution as at the former date, together with particulars of acreage and population'.; M. of H. Order No. 93469. The County of York, West Riding Review Order, 1938
01 Apr 1938 was enlarged by the abolition of THURSTONLAND AND FARNLEY TYAS CP Area: 730 acres. Population in 1931: 427.   1931 Census of England and Wales, Table B, 'Areas altered between 26th April, 1931 and 30th June, 1934, showing constitution as at the latter date, in terms of constitution as at the former date, together with particulars of acreage and population'.; M. of H. Order No. 93469. The County of York, West Riding Review Order, 1938

Boundary Map of Holmfirth Parish (CP)

If the boundaries of the Parish-level Unit changed over time, this map will show all the different boundaries.

Maps Census reports

How to reference this page:

GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Holmfirth Parish (CP) through time, A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10433708

Date accessed: 09th April 2026