Carlinghow Hill Batley, Kirklees
44 addresses across 3 postcodes (WF17), about 590 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 19407908.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 13, E: 7).
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Kirklees costs £2,441 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 50% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Batley, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 570 m (0.4 miles) away, and Wilton Park (17 hectares) is about 720 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 72 to 105 m above sea level.
- Noise: 22 of its 44 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Batley Health Centre Surgery, about 880 m (0.5 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 940 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 124 m². Most common: House, detached (6); House, semi-detached (6); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1900-1929 (11); 1930-1949 (4); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (20).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Kirklees in 2026-27: Band D £2,441 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,627 | £1,899 | £2,170 | £2,441 | £2,984 | £3,526 | £4,068 | £4,882 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (38% of about 2,030 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Upper Batley (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: yes, Kirklees.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 2 November 2026 to 4 November 2026: BT, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 12 January 2027 to 25 January 2027: YORKSHIRE WATER, Utility asset works, two-way signals, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
- 1 February 2027 to 12 February 2027: KIRKLEES COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, multi-way signals, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
Finished in the last three months
- 22 October 2026: YORKSHIRE WATER, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway, verge (minor works)
- 8 October 2026: BT, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 12 August 2026 to 17 August 2026: YORKSHIRE WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 28 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 4 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF17 0BA | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
| WF17 0AU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WF17 0AJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 44 addresses are between 72 m and 105 m above sea level (87 m on average); the ground rises about 32 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF17 0AJ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| WF17 0AU | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| WF17 0BA | 100% | 39% | 39% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Batley 227,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Dewsbury 947,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Morley 274,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Heaton Rd Timothy Lane Upper Batley | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Batley Bus Station | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Asda Morley Car Park | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 16 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Batley Health Centre Surgery | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellington House Pharmacy | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eclipse Dental Care | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Dewsbury & District Hospital-Combined Elective Surgical Hub | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Morley Police Station | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | K&G Convenience Store - Costcutter, Birstall Cashzone | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Wilton Park 17 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 110 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Wilton Park 1.0 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Banqueting House in grounds of Batley Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 260 m north. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Banqueting House in grounds of Batley Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 260 m north |
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 800 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Howley Hall; a 16th century country house and gardens | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Battle of Adwalton Moor 1643 | Registered battlefield | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cliff Wood | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Rods Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Morley Spring Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Bag Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
| Birkenshaw Bottoms | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
| Jude's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 44 |
22 of the street's 44 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Kirklees: see them on the Kirklees page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Batley High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Batley Grammar School | All-through | 3–16 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Carlinghow Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Windmill CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Batley Girls' High School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lydgate Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hyrstmount Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Garnish Collective Ltd WF17 0BG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Upper Batley High School WF17 0BJ | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Reach Academy, Field Hill Centre WF17 0BQ | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Factory Shop WF17 5JG | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Tesco Extra WF17 5TJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2021 |
| OCS at Fox's Biscuits Batley WF17 5JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Balk (6); On or near Willow Court (2); On or near Heaton Road (2); On or near Sunny Bank Lane (1); On or near Timothy Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: YORKSHIRE WATER: Utility asset works, 12 January 2027 to 25 January 2027 (two-way signals) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: KIRKLEES COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 1 February 2027 to 12 February 2027 (multi-way signals) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: New service connection, 2 November 2026 to 4 November 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WF17 0BA: 31 addresses of 36 in the postcode
- WF17 0AU: 7 addresses of 8 in the postcode
- WF17 0AJ: 6 addresses
Nearby streets
Heaton Road · Old Hall Road · Timothy Lane · Batley Field Hill · Blenheim Hill · The Balk · Willow Court · Old Hall Mews · Little Park Villas · Lamplands · Sunny Bank Lane · Carlinghow Hill
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.