Riverside Clayton West, Kirklees
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (HD8), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19406504.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £450,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 4, D: 3).
- Flood: 15 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 Denby Dale, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Cliffe Woods and Park, is about 500 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 102 to 106 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dearne Valley Health Centre, about 930 m (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 860 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 34% 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
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £308,750 | £277,500 | £340,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £207,250 | £197,000 | £217,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £249,495 | £249,495 | £249,495 |
| 2004 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £179,000 | £179,000 | £179,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £93,875 | £87,750 | £100,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £59,995 | £59,995 | £59,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2024 | 27 HD8 9QN | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2021 | 31 HD8 9QN | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2021 | 7 HD8 9QN | Detached | £277,500 | |
| 8 Mar 2019 | 15 HD8 9QN | Detached | £273,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Jul 2017 | 3 HD8 9QN | Detached | £325,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Dec 2012 | 19 HD8 9QN | Detached | £197,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Mar 2012 | 27 HD8 9QN | Detached | £217,500 | |
| 6 Jun 2008 | 15 HD8 9QN | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2007 | 7 HD8 9QN | Detached | £249,495 | |
| 30 Apr 2004 | 15 HD8 9QN | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 13 May 2003 | 31 HD8 9QN | Detached | £179,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2000 | 15 HD8 9QN | Detached | £87,750 | |
| 19 May 2000 | 31 HD8 9QN | Detached | £100,000 | |
| 18 Sep 1998 | 17 HD8 9QN | Detached | £95,000 | |
| 14 Oct 1996 | 29 HD8 9QN | Detached | £59,995 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 102 m². Most common: House, detached (6); Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1976-1982 (5); 1983-1990 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 (28% of about 790 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 15 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 45 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 15 medium, 5 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD8 9QN | zone 3 | 0 / 11 / 4 | unlikely |
| HD8 9NB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 4 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 102 m and 106 m above sea level (104 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD8 9NB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HD8 9QN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Denby Dale 108,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Shepley 62,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Darton 121,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Albert Road Clayton West | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Ossett Bus Station | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 30.2 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dearne Valley Health Centre | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osborne And Oboyle | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Barnsley District Hospital | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Skelmanthorpe, Skelmanthorpe Cashzone | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cliffe Woods and Park 2.0 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 210 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 930 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Emley Day Holes, 200m east of Churchill Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Emley Day Holes, 200m east of Churchill Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Duke Wood | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Riding Wood | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Earths Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Round Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Upper Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Bank Lane Bottom | Valley | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 16 |
9 of the street's 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaye's Academy | Primary | 3–10 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Scissett Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–10 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Scissett Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 10–13 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Skelmanthorpe Academy | Primary | 3–10 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton West Methodist Church HD8 9NN | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2013 |
| Scissett CE Academy HD8 9HR | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Tesco Express HD8 9HU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2020 |
| Mustang Cafe And Takeaway HD8 9HU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Scissett Wmc HD8 9HU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Sep 2013 |
| Shop HD8 9HU | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2017 |
| Nortonthorpe Sports Club HD8 9HJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Make This Mine HD8 9XJ | Manufacturers/packers | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Feb 2022 |
| The Rainforest Retreat Playcafe HD8 9HR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Kayes Academy HD8 9LZ | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Cafe HD8 9XJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Other theft | 23 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Grove House Drive (26); On or near Langley Lane (15); On or near Albert Road (7); On or near Willow Gardens (6); On or near Victoria Street (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 30% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Mustang Cafe And Takeaway (takeaway/sandwich shop, HD8 9HU) re-inspected, still 4 Good (rated 28 September 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Low Ings Green · Victoria Street · The Close · Willow Gardens · Park Gate Court · Ings Mill Drive · Grove House Drive · Dearne Park · Holly Road · Wakefield Road · Albert Road · Victoria Terrace
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.