Cliff Close Huddersfield, Kirklees
6 addresses across 3 postcodes (HD3), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19418602.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 94% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lockwood, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 175 to 178 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lindley Group Practice LTD, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 56 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 128 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
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 (56% of about 1,540 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)
- Taylor Valve Works, Dowker Street, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, HD3 4JX: up to 38 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 175 m and 178 m above sea level (176 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD3 4FD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HD3 4FE | 94% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
| HD3 4FQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lockwood 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Huddersfield 3.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Berry Brow 27,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 50 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cliff Close Quarmby | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Huddersfield Bus Station Huddersfield Town Centre | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Trinity Street Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Lidget Street Car Park Lindley GeniePoint | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 26.7 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lindley Group Practice LTD | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Milnsbridge Pharmacy | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Huddersfield Royal Infirmary | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,750 m² | 360 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,350 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.3 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 59, Quarmby Fold, a listed building (Grade II*), 610 m (0.4 miles) north. 72 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 59, Quarmby Fold | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) north |
| 47 and 49, Quarmby Fold | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Milnsbridge House | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Greenhead Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Beaumont Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Wood | Wood | 390 m east |
| William Wood | Wood | 530 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Gledholt Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) east |
| Dry Clough | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Laund Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reinwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Reinwood Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School | Primary | 4–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Royds Hall, A Share Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Luck Lane, A Share Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Salendine Nook High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Huddersfield New College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lindley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lindley Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack And Jills Private Nursery HD3 4FF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Roshan Convenience Store HD3 4EA | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2012 |
| The Fieldhead HD3 4FB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2019 |
| Longwood Day Care HD3 4UL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 4 Good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Reinwood Junior School HD3 4YL | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Meadows Care HD3 4EN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Myrtle Grove (19); On or near Hawes Avenue (11); On or near Cliffe End Road (9); On or near Quarmby Road (7); On or near Royd Croft (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 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) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 5 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
- HD3 4FQ: 4 addresses of 5 in the postcode
- HD3 4FD: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
- HD3 4FE: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cliff Close · Lowerhouses Road · Reinwood Road · Vicarage Road · Royd Croft · Myrtle Grove · Cliffe End Road · Quarmby Clough · Hawes Avenue · Longwood Gate · Chesil Bank · Quarmby Road
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.