It is situated between Fixby and Birkby based around Cowcliffe Hill Road. Cowcliffe is a discernible village, though the boundaries aren't clear and is somewhat isolated from the rest of Huddersfield - only two buses an hour go through the area, destined for either Brighouse and Huddersfield (First Halifax services 549. The ITV drama series Where The Heart Is shot a small number scenes in Cowcliffe's park in 2002, not long after the park had had a facelift from Kirklees Metropolitan Council, who installed goalposts and a designated play area.