Spring Gardens Upperthong, Kirklees
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (HD9), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19401274.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £415,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3).
- 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 Kirklees costs £2,441 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Brockholes, about 3.6 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Victoria Park, is about 940 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 263 to 266 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oaklands Health Centre, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £387,500 | £387,500 | £387,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £470,000 | £470,000 | £470,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £387,500 | £387,500 | £387,500 |
| 2003 | 2 | £338,125 | £306,250 | £370,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £181,000 | £181,000 | £181,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £157,500 | £150,000 | £165,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2025 | 5 HD9 3RT | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2024 | 5 HD9 3RT | Other | £415,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Mar 2018 | 11 HD9 3RT | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2017 | 1 HD9 3RT | Detached | £387,500 | |
| 7 Jun 2016 | 7 HD9 3RT | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2011 | 11 HD9 3RT | Detached | £387,500 | |
| 23 Oct 2003 | 14 HD9 3RT | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 3 Apr 2003 | 12 HD9 3RT | Detached | £306,250 | |
| 16 Aug 2002 | 6 HD9 3RT | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 6 Aug 1999 | 14 HD9 3RT | Detached | £181,000 | |
| 1 Sep 1997 | 6 HD9 3RT | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 28 Nov 1996 | 14 HD9 3RT | Detached | £165,000 | New build. |
| 11 Oct 1996 | 10 HD9 3RT | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 6 Jan 1995 | 1 HD9 3RT | Detached | £140,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 182 m². Most common: House, detached (6). Built: 1983-1990 (4); 1991-1995 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
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 (31% of about 750 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)
- Prickleden Mills, Woodhead Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2JU: up to 61 homes, pending decision (790 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 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 263 m and 266 m above sea level (264 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD9 3RT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HD9 3UZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Brockholes 38,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Honley 45,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Berry Brow 27,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Upper Meadows Upperthong | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Holmfirth Bus Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Crown Bottom Car Park | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crown Bottom, Holmfirth GeniePoint | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 34.1 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oaklands Health Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Medicare Chemists | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dentistry @ Holme | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Holmevalley Memorial Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Meltham, Meltham | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Victoria Park 9,530 m² | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 110 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Upperthong Cricket Club 1.6 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,940 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
32 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Crow Wood | Wood | 300 m south |
| Binns Wood | Wood | 540 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Brook Wood | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Brown Hill | Hill | 750 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Lip Hill Clough | Valley | 870 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 14 |
5 of the street's 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upperthong Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Netherthong Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Inn HD9 3UX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2025 |
| The Oak's Pantry HD9 3UX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 4 Good | 5 May 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Upper Meadows (2); On or near Lydgetts (2); On or near Holme View Avenue (2); On or near Holme View Drive (1); On or near Upper Croft (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 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) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 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) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 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 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
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
Holme View Avenue · High Croft · Hill Lane · Pennine Gardens · Lower Meadows · Pennine Close · Netherhouses · Upper Croft · Lydgetts · Moss Rise · Upper Meadows · Holme View Drive
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.