Stringer House Lane Kirklees
24 addresses across 2 postcodes (HD8), about 540 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 19406704.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £827,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 2, C: 1, D: 6, E: 1, G: 1).
- 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 Shepley, about 4.9 km (3.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 186 to 213 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 24 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Skelmanthorpe Family Doctors, about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away.
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 34% 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 burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £827,500 | £575,000 | £1,080,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £535,000 | £520,000 | £550,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £605,000 | £440,000 | £770,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £302,500 | £130,000 | £475,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £457,500 | £425,000 | £490,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £79,000 | £79,000 | £79,000 |
| 2001 | 3 | £155,000 | £123,000 | £270,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £143,750 | £115,000 | £172,500 |
| 1998 | 2 | £210,000 | £185,000 | £235,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 24 HD8 9SU | Detached | £1,080,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | BROOMFIELD FARM HD8 9SU | Other | £950,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Mar 2025 | THE HOLLIES HD8 9SU | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2021 | WREN COTTAGE HD8 9SU | Semi-detached | £550,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2021 | THE HOLLIES HD8 9SU | Detached | £520,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2020 | LOWER CRAWSHAW FARM HD8 9SU | Other | £1,010,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Aug 2020 | 34 HD8 9SU | Detached | £770,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2020 | THE WILLOWS, 1A HD8 9SU | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2016 | 28 HD8 9SU | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 20 May 2016 | 1 HD8 9SU | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2015 | THE HOLLIES HD8 9SU | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2013 | 34 HD8 9SU | Detached | £490,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2013 | MOUSE HOUSE HD8 9SU | Semi-detached | £425,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2003 | 6 HD8 9SU | Terraced | £79,000 | |
| 17 May 2001 | 24 HD8 9SU | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2001 | 2 - 4 HD8 9SU | Semi-detached | £123,000 | |
| 6 Feb 2001 | 34 HD8 9SU | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2000 | MOUSE HOUSE HD8 9SU | Semi-detached | £172,500 | New build. |
| 11 Jul 2000 | 2 - 4 HD8 9SU | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 23 Oct 1998 | 24 HD8 9SU | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 6 Aug 1998 | 34 HD8 9SU | Detached | £185,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 184 m². Most common: House, detached (9); House, semi-detached (3). Built: before 1900 (4); 1930-1949 (3); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (private) (1).
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 (24% of about 940 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 31 October 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 24 addresses are between 186 m and 213 m above sea level (205 m on average); the ground rises about 27 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD8 9SU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HD8 9SX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shepley 62,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Denby Dale 108,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Stocksmoor 23,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Springfield Terrace Emley | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Dewsbury Bus Station | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 27.8 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Skelmanthorpe Family Doctors | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Well | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | The Dental Practice | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Dewsbury & District Hospital-Combined Elective Surgical Hub | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Skelmanthorpe, Skelmanthorpe Cashzone | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 400 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 8,420 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,450 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Standing cross at Emley, a scheduled monument, 950 m (0.6 miles) east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Standing cross at Emley | Scheduled monument | 950 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Emley Day Holes, 200m east of Churchill Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moor Head Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Epley Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Palace Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Linfit Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Cliffe Hill Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Shelley Bank Bottom | Valley | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 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 |
| Under 55 | 23 | 24 |
1 of the street's 24 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emley First School | Primary | 4–10 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Flockton CofE (C) First School Church of England | Primary | 4–10 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy's Cabin Cafe HD8 9QY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Stringer House Lane (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 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 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
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.