Lane Hackings Lower Cumberworth, Kirklees
24 addresses across 1 postcode (HD8), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19405757.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £135,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 4, D: 5).
- 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 C; 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 Denby Dale, about 920 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 530 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 193 to 211 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 24 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Skelmanthorpe Family Doctors, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £127,000 | £115,000 | £139,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £73,000 | £73,000 | £73,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £132,750 | £132,750 | £132,750 |
| 2001 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £37,000 | £37,000 | £37,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £36,000 | £36,000 | £36,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £47,500 | £47,500 | £47,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2016 | 34 HD8 8PP | Semi-detached | £134,950 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Jun 2014 | 46 HD8 8PP | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2013 | 36 HD8 8PP | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 10 May 2013 | 38 HD8 8PP | Semi-detached | £139,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2010 | 58 HD8 8PP | Semi-detached | £73,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2004 | 72 HD8 8PP | Semi-detached | £132,750 | |
| 2 Apr 2001 | 64 HD8 8PP | Semi-detached | £55,000 | |
| 29 Oct 1999 | 38 HD8 8PP | Semi-detached | £37,000 | |
| 19 Dec 1997 | 42 HD8 8PP | Semi-detached | £36,000 | |
| 17 May 1996 | 64 HD8 8PP | Semi-detached | £47,500 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1930-1949 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (social) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
- 34, Lane Hackings, Lower Cumberworth
- 36, Lane Hackings, Lower Cumberworth
- 38, Lane Hackings, Lower Cumberworth
- 40, Lane Hackings, Lower Cumberworth
- 46, Lane Hackings, Lower Cumberworth
- 52, Lane Hackings, Lower Cumberworth
- 56, Lane Hackings, Lower Cumberworth
- 58, Lane Hackings, Lower Cumberworth
- 62 Lane Hackings, Lower Cumberworth
- 70 Lane Hackings, Lower Cumberworth
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 C (22% of about 830 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 to the East of, Denby Dale Railway Station, Station Road, Denby Dale: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (930 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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 24 addresses are between 193 m and 211 m above sea level (205 m on average); the ground rises about 18 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD8 8PP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Denby Dale 108,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Shepley 62,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Stocksmoor 23,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cumberworth Lane Lower Cumberworth | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Holmfirth Bus Station | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 31.7 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Skelmanthorpe Family Doctors | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Denby Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dental Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Holmevalley Memorial Hospital | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,720 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 160 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,380 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wither Wood | Wood | 460 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Ponker Hill | Hill | 540 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Oakcliff Hill | Hill | 630 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Bank Lane Bottom | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Cliffe Hill Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Shepley Marsh | Wetland | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is 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 | 23 | 24 |
1 of the street's 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denby Dale First and Nursery School | Primary | 2–10 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–10 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Shelley College, A Share Academy | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Cumberworth CofE First School Church of England | Primary | 4–10 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Skelmanthorpe Academy | Primary | 3–10 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foresters Arms HD8 8PH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 4 Good | 14 May 2025 |
| Lower Cumberworth Methodist Church HD8 8PE | Other catering premises | 330 m | 4 Good | 9 Feb 2016 |
| Cumberworth United Cricket Club HD8 8PE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 4 Good | 16 Aug 2014 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sycamore Green (4); On or near Lane Hackings Green (1); On or near Lane Hackings (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 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 8 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, semi-detached (lodged 27 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- HD8 8PP: 24 addresses of 28 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Low Fold · Lane Hackings Green · Sycamore Green · Cumberworth Lane · Greenside · Top 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.