Garden Close Liversedge, Kirklees
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (WF15), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19408951.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 6).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Batley, about 4.9 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Royds Park, is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 72 to 75 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Liversedge Medical Centre, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 32% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 64 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
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 50 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (4); Bungalow, end-terrace (3); Bungalow, mid-terrace (3). Built: 1950-1966 (9); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8); rented (private) (2).
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 A (50% of about 720 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)
- Old Oak Inn, 349, Bradford Road, Littletown, Liversedge, WF15 6EW: up to 5 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- Land at, Ings Road, Littletown, Liversedge, WF15 6HL: up to 8 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Land adjacent, Halifax Road, Hightown, Liversedge: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 20 October 2026 to 22 October 2026: YORKSHIRE WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are 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 6LT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| WF15 6LS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 72 m and 75 m above sea level (74 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF15 6LS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WF15 6LT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Batley 227,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Dewsbury 947,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Mirfield 364,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spen Valley Leisure Centre Cleckheaton | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cleckheaton Bus Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Johns Car Park GeniePoint | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 16.8 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Liversedge Medical Centre | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shah's Pharmacy | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cleckheaton Health Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Dewsbury & District Hospital-Combined Elective Surgical Hub | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Heckmondwike Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | Nisa Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Royds Park 4.0 ha | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.1 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 120 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,090 m² | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Battle of Adwalton Moor 1643, a registered battlefield, 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Adwalton Moor 1643 | Registered battlefield | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill | Hill | 760 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Spen Valley Bottoms | Valley | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Fusden Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Smithy Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Lanes Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Battye Cut | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.3 | 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 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 15 |
6 of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 70 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 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 |
| Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Howard Park Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Spen Valley High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hightown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gomersal Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Co-op Academy Smithies Moor | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littletown Junior Infant And Nursery School WF15 6LP | School/college/university | 60 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| North Short Term & Urgent Support Te WF15 6LP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | Exempt | |
| St Andrews Methodist Church WF15 6EF | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Londis WF15 6EF | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2013 |
| The Butty Stop WF15 6EF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Pizza Outlet WF15 6EB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Diddy Middy's/Cafe MIddy BD19 5LY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 4 Good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Adam Baltis and Pizza Shack WF15 6EP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Spenborough model and experimental e BD19 5LL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Nisco News Food And Wine WF15 6EP | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Feb 2016 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Upper Carr Street (15); On or near Eddercliff Crescent (12); On or near Middleton Court (11); On or near Carr Street (8); On or near Garden Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 32% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 49% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 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 | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
Nearby streets
Garden Avenue · Garden View · Garden Parade · Radulf Gardens · Bradford Road · Garden Walk · Upper Carr Street · Radulf Gardens · Edward Street · Eddercliff Crescent · Reuben Street · Carr Street
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.