It is in the semi-rural Holme Valley and the village boundaries merge into the neighbouring communities of Holmfirth, New Mill and Wooldale.

The village expanded in the early days of the industrial revolution, its location, within the steep-sided valley, being ideal for the water powered textile mills.

Since 2008, Holme Valley Black Belt Academy has been set up in the old Thongsbridge mills (previously at the Holmfirth Civic Hall).

At a local level, the village is part of the Holme Valley South Ward which has 3 councillors who represent the area at Kirklees Council.

[4] Thongsbridge is adjacent to the town of Holmfirth and is also surrounded by several villages, including: Netherthong, Honley, Brockholes, New Mill and Wooldale.