Roydhouse Roydhouse, Kirklees
1 address across 1 postcode (HD8), about 50 m long. USRN 19413493.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £580,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 94% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Shepley, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 248 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kirkburton Health Centre, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £580,000 | £580,000 | £580,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £432,500 | £140,000 | £725,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £1,400,000 | £1,400,000 | £1,400,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2015 | 5 | £185,000 | £48,000 | £740,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £174,000 | £174,000 | £174,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £154,000 | £154,000 | £154,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £282,500 | £165,000 | £400,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2026 | 1 HD8 8LR | Semi-detached | £580,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2024 | BELL HOUSE CROFT HD8 8LR | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2023 | BELL HOUSE LODGE HD8 8LR | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2023 | BELL HOUSE BARN, 14 HD8 8LR | Detached | £725,000 | |
| 2 Feb 2023 | BELL HOUSE COURT HD8 8LR | Other | £504,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 May 2021 | LANE END BARN HD8 8LR | Detached | £1,400,000 | |
| 29 May 2019 | 29 HD8 8LR | Terraced | £205,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2017 | BELL HOUSE CROFT HD8 8LR | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2015 | 27 HD8 8LR | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2015 | HILLCREST FARM HD8 8LR | Detached | £740,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2015 | 1 HD8 8LR | Semi-detached | £370,000 | |
| 5 Jun 2015 | 29 HD8 8LR | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 8 May 2015 | 7 HD8 8LR | Terraced | £48,000 | |
| 9 Apr 2014 | 6 HD8 8LR | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2013 | 2 HD8 8LR | Terraced | £174,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2012 | 29 HD8 8LR | Terraced | £154,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2011 | 3 HD8 8LR | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 3 Dec 2007 | 2 HD8 8LR | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2007 | 1 HD8 8LR | Semi-detached | £400,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2005 | 5 HD8 8LR | Detached | £435,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2004 | HILLCREST FARM HD8 8LR | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2002 | 25 HD8 8LR | Terraced | £69,950 | |
| 19 Sep 2001 | 29 HD8 8LR | Terraced | £91,000 | |
| 3 Aug 1998 | 2 HD8 8LR | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 21 Dec 1995 | 2 HD8 8LR | Terraced | £51,250 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (28% of about 640 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: yes, Kirklees.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 248 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD8 8LR | 94% | 94% | 94% | 7% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shepley 62,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Stocksmoor 23,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Denby Dale 108,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | None within 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus or coach station | Holmfirth Bus Station | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | Station Road GeniePoint | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 28.7 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Kirkburton Health Centre | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | Rowlands Pharmacy | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | Kirkburton Dental Care | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Holmevalley Memorial Hospital | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Shelley Cashzone | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 940 m² | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 470 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5,960 m² | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,970 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| High Wood | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Rough Piece Wood | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| School Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Cliffe Hill Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Shelley Bank Bottom | Valley | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Shepley Marsh | Wetland | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 1 | 1 |
None of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School Church of England | Primary | 4–10 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 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: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Kirkburton Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 10–13 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Shelley College, A Share Academy | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Acres Inn & Restaurant HD8 8LR | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 20 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Drinker Lane (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 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) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 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
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
- HD8 8LR: 1 address of 53 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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.