Spa Bottom Huddersfield, Kirklees
1 address across 1 postcode (HD8), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19411174.
- Sales: 32 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £611,000 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 95% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Deighton, about 3.6 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 110 m away, and Fernside Park (3.3 hectares) is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 74 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 The Waterloo Practice, about 880 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £611,000 | £611,000 | £611,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £255,000 | £225,000 | £285,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £226,000 | £226,000 | £226,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £192,500 | £165,000 | £220,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £411,250 | £242,500 | £580,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £124,000 | £124,000 | £124,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2015 | 3 | £400,000 | £360,000 | £430,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2026 | ACORN HOUSE HD8 0BB | Detached | £611,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 7 HD8 0BB | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 17 HD8 0BB | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2024 | 14 HD8 0BB | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2023 | 10 HD8 0BB | Detached | £226,000 | |
| 20 May 2022 | 9 HD8 0BB | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2022 | 12 HD8 0BB | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2021 | 16 HD8 0BB | Detached | £242,500 | |
| 21 Jun 2021 | OAKTREE FARM HD8 0BB | Detached | £580,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2020 | 8 HD8 0BB | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2017 | 5 HD8 0BB | Terraced | £124,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2016 | 9 HD8 0BB | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2015 | ACORN HOUSE HD8 0BB | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2015 | 6 HD8 0BB | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2015 | SQUIRREL COTTAGE HD8 0BB | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2013 | 19 HD8 0BB | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2011 | 19 HD8 0BB | Detached | £130,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2009 | 8 HD8 0BB | Detached | £160,000 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 2009 | 14 HD8 0BB | Detached | £160,000 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 2009 | 10 HD8 0BB | Detached | £160,000 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 2009 | 16 HD8 0BB | Detached | £160,000 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 2009 | 12 HD8 0BB | Detached | £160,000 | New build. |
| 11 Dec 2009 | 21 HD8 0BB | Terraced | £210,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2008 | ACORN HOUSE HD8 0BB | Detached | £495,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2007 | 5 HD8 0BB | Terraced | £102,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2006 | 15 HD8 0BB | Terraced | £119,950 | |
| 30 Jul 2004 | 9 HD8 0BB | Terraced | £92,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2002 | OAKTREE FARM HD8 0BB | Detached | £27,900 | |
| 23 Nov 2001 | SQUIRREL COTTAGE HD8 0BB | Detached | £250,000 | New build. |
| 7 Sep 2001 | OAKTREE FARM HD8 0BB | Detached | £245,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jul 1999 | 9 HD8 0BB | Terraced | £34,000 | |
| 18 Aug 1997 | 15 HD8 0BB | Terraced | £49,000 |
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 (24% of about 950 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, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 20 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 1 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: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 74 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD8 0BB | 100% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Deighton 63,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Huddersfield 3.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Mirfield 364,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fenay Bridge Road | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Huddersfield Bus Station Huddersfield Town Centre | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Oldgate Car Park GeniePoint | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 25.5 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Waterloo Practice | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Waterloo Pharmacy | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smiles In Tandem | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | The Huddersfield Hospital | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Huddersfield Police Station | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Greenside News, Dalton Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,770 m² | 110 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Fernside Park 3.3 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 70 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 4.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Thorpe Farm Barn, a listed building (Grade II*), 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 22 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Farm Barn | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Fenay Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 850 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cuckoo Hill | Hill | 510 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Jumble Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Gawthorpe Lower Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Round Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Dean Bottom | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Aspley Basin | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lepton CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hill View Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dalton School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 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 |
| Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| King James's School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippy Booths HD8 0AY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Shop N Drive HD5 8RL | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2023 |
| WM Morrisons Supermarket Limited HD5 8QW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 4 Good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Lepton Liberal Club HD8 0BG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 4 Good | 19 Jul 2019 |
| Lepton Heights HD8 0BG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 4 Good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Fenay Bridge HD8 0AS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Harveys Bar Kitchen HD8 0AS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Fenay Bridge Stores HD8 0AS | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Morrisons Daily Huddersfeld HD5 8QW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2024 |
| The Academy At Almondbury HD5 8RJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| BigBox Store HD5 0AL | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Big Box Leisure Club Huddersfield HD5 0AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 5 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mereside (12); On or near Fenay Lea Drive (12); On or near Hanby Close (5); On or near Penistone Road (3); On or near Spa Terrace (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 75% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 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 0BB: 1 address of 25 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Spa Bottom · Spa Bottom · Spa Court Yard · Spa Terrace · Fenay Bridge Road · Beckside Gardens · Peace Hall Lane · Mereside · Peace Hall Drive · Fenay Lea Drive · The Courtyard · Hanby 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.