Lydgate Close Lydgate, Kirklees
29 addresses across 2 postcodes (HD9), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19400952.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 18, 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Brockholes, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 158 to 166 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 29 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Elmwood Family Doctors, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 45% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 53 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
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 63 m². Most common: Flat (7); House, end-terrace (7); House, mid-terrace (6). Built: 1950-1966 (9); 1991-1995 (4); 1996-2002 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (13); owner-occupied (4).
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 (23% of about 780 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 29 addresses are between 158 m and 166 m above sea level (162 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD9 1LN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HD9 1LW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Brockholes 38,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Stocksmoor 23,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Honley 45,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 21 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 52 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Royds Avenue Lydgate Dr New Mill | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Holmfirth Bus Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Crown Bottom Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Crown Bottom, Holmfirth GeniePoint | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 32.8 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Elmwood Family Doctors | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Valley Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | Holmfirth Dental Surgery | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Holmevalley Memorial Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-Op - New Mill, New Mill Cashzone | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,980 m² | 220 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 410 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 70 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,960 m² | 150 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 33,35,37,39, Totties Lane, a listed building (Grade II*), 800 m (0.5 miles) south. 54 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 33,35,37,39, Totties Lane | Listed building, Grade II* | 800 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Cairnfield in Hagg Wood, Honley, 375m south east of Upper Hagg | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kaye Wood | Wood | 430 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Carr Wood | Wood | 540 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Sude Hill | Hill | 580 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Holme House Clough | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Shepley Marsh | Wetland | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 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 | 28 | 29 |
1 of the street's 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 160 m | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New Mill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holmfirth High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School Church of England | Primary | 4–10 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mill Junior School HD9 1LJ | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Central England Cooperative Society HD9 7JY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| B Medina Takeaway HD9 7JU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| New Bello Pizza HD9 7JU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 4 Good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| New Mill Club Grove House HD9 7JT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2013 |
| Spice Fusion HD9 7JT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 4 Good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Atkinsons Butchers Ltd HD9 7JT | Retailers - other | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Abbie Mini Market HD9 1LH | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2026 |
| New Mill Post Office HD9 7JU | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Taste of China HD9 7JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Looby Loo's Day Nursery HD9 1LS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| New Mill Infant School HD9 1LS | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lydgate Close (22); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (7); On or near Moorcroft Park Drive (6); On or near Holmfirth Road (5); On or near Royds Avenue (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 45% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 44% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 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 | 9% | 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 7 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
Moor Fold · Moorcroft Park Drive · Greenhill Lane · Moorcroft Drive · The Crescent · Holme Lane · Upper Fold · Lydgate Drive · Holme Court · Moorbrook Mill Drive · Kirkroyds Lane · Ray Gate
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.