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Honley
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| Population | 5,897 (2001 Census) |
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| Metropolitan borough | Kirklees |
| Metropolitan county | West Yorkshire |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HOLMFIRTH |
| Postcode district | HD9 |
| Dial code | 01484 |
| Police | West Yorkshire |
| Fire | West Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | Holmfirth |
| European Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| List of places: UK • England • Yorkshire | |
Honley is a large village in West Yorkshire, England near to Holmfirth and Huddersfield situated on the banks of the River Holme in the Holme Valley. It has a population of 5,897 according to the 2001 census.
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There are three schools in the village. Honley Infant and Nursery School for ages 3-7, Honley Junior School for ages 7-11, and Honley High School which after abolishing it's sixth form college is now for ages 11-16 (source: Kirklees Council).
Honley has a railway station on the Penistone Line which connects the village to Huddersfield and Sheffield with an hourly service.
There are regular bus services to Huddersfield, Holmfirth and Meltham. Most bus services are operated by the First Group and K-Line (also known as Teamdeck) who are based in the village.
The annual Honley Show takes place in June. This is an event where animal lovers can bring their dogs, horses, cattle, sheep and even mice to be judged "best in show". Plus marquees, exhibitors and stallholders are present.
Honley have an U16's team in the Huddersfield and district junior league division 3.