Ryecroft Close Linthwaite, Kirklees
32 addresses across 2 postcodes (HD7), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19424342.
- Energy: 29 homes have an energy certificate (B: 29).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- 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 Slaithwaite, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 201 to 204 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 New Street & Netherton Group Practice, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 33 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
29 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (14); Flat (10); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 2021 (29). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (29).
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 (54% of about 920 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)
- Westwood Mill, Lowestwood Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 4RR: up to 127 homes, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Land north of Blackmoorfoot Road, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield: up to 770 homes, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Land north of, Manchester Road, Linthwaite: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (920 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 32 addresses are between 201 m and 204 m above sea level (203 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD7 5FJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HD7 5FL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Slaithwaite 235,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Lockwood 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Berry Brow 27,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Broad Oak Linthwaite | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Huddersfield Bus Station Huddersfield Town Centre | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Meltham Road Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | New Street, Slaithwaite GeniePoint | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 29.1 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest New Street & Netherton Group Practice | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cowlersley Pharmacy | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest S J Webster And Associates | 380 m |
| Hospital | St Luke's Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Total Convenience, Manchester Road Cashzone | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,070 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,350 m² | 160 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,910 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Offices and Workshop Range at Westwood Mills, a listed building (Grade II*), 940 m (0.6 miles) west. 52 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Offices and Workshop Range at Westwood Mills | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) west |
| North Range at Westwood Mills | Listed building, Grade II* | 950 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Boiler House and Engine House and Rope Race and Water Tower and Powerhouse at Westwood Mills | Listed building, Grade II* | 950 m (0.6 miles) west |
| West Block at Westwood Mills | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Beaumont Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Long Wood | Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Scar Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Heath House Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Blackmoorfoot Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Dry Clough | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Meal Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 32 | 32 |
None of the street's 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 350 m | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Colne Valley High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wellhouse Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; 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 |
| Linthwaite Clough Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Inadequate (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manor Road Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadoak W.M.C. HD7 5TE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Broad Oak Cricket And Athletic Club HD7 5TE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2017 |
| Linthwaite Ardron Memorial Ce Va Junior And Infant School HD7 5TA | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Th Alma HD7 5TP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| K S Bhullar HD7 5TQ | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Linthwaite Convenience Store HD7 5SH | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 16 Apr 2026 |
| The Loft HD7 5QS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Lodge (22); On or near Church Lane (8); On or near Broad Oak (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 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 5 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
Acorn Rise · Cowlersley Lane · Broad Oak · Church Lane · Holmedale Court · The Lodge · Slant Gate · High Crest · Ladybower Avenue · Slaids · Howden Close
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.