Riley Lane Halifax, Calderdale
113 addresses across 8 postcodes (HX2), about 850 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 5300393.
- Energy: 52 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 15, D: 31, E: 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 A; Band D in Calderdale costs £2,420 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Halifax, about 4.4 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, and Beechwood Park (13 hectares) is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 250 to 265 m above sea level.
- Noise: 39 of its 113 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Keighley Road Surgery, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 880 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 118 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
52 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (29); Bungalow, semi-detached (10); House, mid-terrace (9). Built: 1950-1966 (26); before 1900 (7); 1930-1949 (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (41); rented (private) (4); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (28 addresses)
- 1, Moor Bottom Road
- 5, Moor Bottom Road
- 7, Moor Bottom Road
- 12, Moor Bottom Road
- 18, Moor Bottom Road
- 31, Moor Bottom Road
- 35-37, Moor Bottom Road
- 43, Moor Bottom Road
- 47, Moor Bottom Road
- 49, Moor Bottom Road
- 57, Moor Bottom Road
- 59, Moor Bottom Road
- 67, Moor Bottom Road
- 69, Moor Bottom Road
- 75, Moor Bottom Road
- 77, Moor Bottom Road
- 83, Moor Bottom Road
- 93, Moor Bottom Road
- 97, Moor Bottom Road
- 105, Moor Bottom Road
- 107, Moor Bottom Road
- 113, Moor Bottom Road
- 117, Moor Bottom Road
- 131, Moor Bottom Road
- Cottage 1, 133a Moor Bottom Road
- Cottage 2, 133b Moor Bottom Road
- Cottage 3, 133c Moor Bottom Road
- Cottage 4, 133d Moor Bottom Road
Council tax
What each band costs in Calderdale in 2026-27: Band D £2,420 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,613 | £1,882 | £2,151 | £2,420 | £2,958 | £3,496 | £4,034 | £4,840 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (41% of about 1,960 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: 19 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Site of, 74 Heathy Lane, Holmfield, Halifax, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Land At Whitehouse Farm, Holmfield, Halifax, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Former St Catherine's High School, Holdsworth Rod, Holmfield, Halifax (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Former St Catherines High School Grounds Holdsworth Road Halifax (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Site of Heathy House Residential Home, Heathy Lane, Holmfield, Halifax, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Laurel Bank, Holdsworth Road, Holmfield, Halifax. (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Land North West Of Illingworth Moor Methodist Church, Keighley Road, Illingworth, Halifax., not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Office Building, Holmfield Industrial Estate, Holmfield, Halifax. (820 m (0.5 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HX2 9SR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| HX2 9RF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| HX2 9SX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| HX2 9ST | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| HX2 9SS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| HX2 9HF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| HX2 9RG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| HX2 9SU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 113 addresses are between 250 m and 265 m above sea level (261 m on average); the ground rises about 15 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HX2 9HF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HX2 9RF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HX2 9RG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HX2 9SR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HX2 9SS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HX2 9ST | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HX2 9SU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HX2 9SX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Halifax 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Sowerby Bridge 417,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Mytholmroyd 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 35 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 80 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moor Bottom Road Illingworth | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Halifax Bus Station Halifax Town Centre | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Ogden Water Car Park | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 19.2 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Keighley Road Surgery | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whitehill House Dental Practice | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Calderdale Royal Hospital | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Costcutter Cashzone | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,160 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Beechwood Park 13 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,890 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Gazebo to Holdsworth House, a listed building (Grade II*), 660 m (0.4 miles) east. 21 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gazebo to Holdsworth House | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Holdsworth House With Wall and Gateway to Forecourt | Listed building, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Former Lockup | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Brow Pit mine shaft, gin circle, spoil heap and tramway, 270m south west of Catherine Slack Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Shrogg's Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tar Hill | Hill | 540 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Tar Hill Plantation | Wood | 570 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Priestley Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Twist Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Mixenden Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Spring Clough | Valley | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 74 | 113 |
39 of the street's 113 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 Calderdale: see them on the Calderdale page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The North Halifax Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 160 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Trinity Academy Whitehill | Primary | 2–11 | 200 m | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Trinity Academy Halifax Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abbey Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Moorside Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bradshaw Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Dean Field Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ash Green Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Grange Residential Home HX2 9EU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 4 Good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| The Whitley AP Academy HX2 9SR | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Taste 56 HX2 9EN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Sid's Store HX2 9EN | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Tony's Fish & Chips HX2 9EN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tewit Close (41); On or near Mozeley Drive (19); On or near Alpine Close (16); On or near Moor Bottom Road (15); On or near Tewit Hall Gardens (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 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 | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 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 | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 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
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
- HX2 9SR: 45 addresses of 48 in the postcode
- HX2 9RF: 22 addresses of 43 in the postcode
- HX2 9SX: 22 addresses of 23 in the postcode
- HX2 9ST: 19 addresses of 20 in the postcode
- HX2 9SS: 2 addresses of 5 in the postcode
- HX2 9HF: 1 address of 6 in the postcode
- HX2 9RG: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
- HX2 9SU: 1 address
Nearby streets
Occupation Lane · Primary Close · Highlands Lane · Tewit Hall Gardens · School Lane · Whitehill Green · Mozeley Drive · Highlands Park · Tewit Close · Rye Croft · Round Hill Close · Fairlands Close
All the streets in HX2 and across Calderdale.
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.