Chiltern Way Liversedge, Kirklees
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (WF15), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19404534.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £195,350 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 2).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 B; Band D in Kirklees costs £2,441 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Brighouse, about 4.6 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Jo Cox Community Wood, is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 130 to 132 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Parkview Surgery, about 1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £195,350 | £195,350 | £195,350 |
| 2023 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £243,000 | £243,000 | £243,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £137,500 | £137,500 | £137,500 |
| 2002 | 4 | £63,248 | £31,000 | £82,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £59,500 | £59,500 | £59,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £48,500 | £48,500 | £48,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2024 | 21 WF15 8EQ | Semi-detached | £195,350 | |
| 24 Nov 2023 | 5 WF15 8EQ | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2022 | 2 WF15 8EQ | Terraced | £243,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2016 | 4 WF15 8EQ | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2008 | 17 WF15 8EQ | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2006 | 17 WF15 8EQ | Semi-detached | £137,500 | |
| 5 Dec 2002 | 17 WF15 8EQ | Semi-detached | £31,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2002 | 9 WF15 8EQ | Semi-detached | £82,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2002 | 17 WF15 8EQ | Semi-detached | £59,995 | |
| 15 Feb 2002 | 4 WF15 8EQ | Semi-detached | £66,500 | |
| 29 Sep 2000 | 11 WF15 8EQ | Semi-detached | £59,500 | |
| 3 Sep 1999 | 6 WF15 8EQ | Semi-detached | £48,500 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1991-1995 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (29% of about 690 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land adjacent, Halifax Road, Hightown, Liversedge: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF15 8EQ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| WF15 8EG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 130 m and 132 m above sea level (131 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF15 8EG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WF15 8EQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Brighouse 388,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| Mirfield 364,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Low Moor 292,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Laverhills Hightown | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cleckheaton Bus Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Johns Car Park GeniePoint | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 17.4 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parkview Surgery | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Advanced Care Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cleckheaton Health Centre | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Dewsbury & District Hospital-Combined Elective Surgical Hub | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Heckmondwike Police Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hightown Stores Cashzone | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jo Cox Community Wood 1.5 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.1 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George V Playing Fields 3.5 ha | 100 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Anglian high cross fragment known as Walton Cross, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Anglian high cross fragment known as Walton Cross | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Kirklees Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spen Valley Bottoms | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Smithy Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Little Thorpe Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) south |
| Hollin Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Fusden Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Battye Cut | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hightown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Howard Park Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| High Bank Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Spen Valley High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hartshead Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Roberttown CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heaton Avenue, A Share Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow House Residential Home WF15 6NG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Casa Luli WF15 8DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 4 Good | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Hightown Home Bakes WF15 6NQ | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| The Cross Keys WF15 6NE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bennett's Cafe & Bistro WF15 8AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Hightown Primary School WF15 8BL | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 481A Halifax Road WF15 8HU | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Liversedge A F C WF15 8DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Laverhills (11); On or near Cotswold Drive (7); On or near Chiltern Way (3); On or near Halifax Road (3); On or near Pye Nest Court (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Cotswold Drive · Clover Hill · Laverhills · Pye Nest Court · Clough Lane · Quaker Lane · Quaker Lane · The Court · Scite House Meadows · Springfield Lane · Hightown Road · Aquila Way
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.