Thanes Close Huddersfield, Kirklees
25 addresses across 2 postcodes (HD2), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19402925.
- Sales: 35 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £92,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 8, F: 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 Huddersfield, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 640 m (0.4 miles) away, and Norman Park (2.3 hectares) is about 740 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 117 to 122 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 25 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Birkby Health Centre, about 120 m away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 45 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 | 2 | £92,500 | £50,000 | £135,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £58,000 | £58,000 | £58,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £66,500 | £43,000 | £90,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £108,000 | £108,000 | £108,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £59,250 | £59,250 | £59,250 |
| 2013 | 1 | £44,000 | £44,000 | £44,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £134,475 | £119,000 | £149,950 |
| 2004 | 2 | £74,250 | £51,500 | £97,000 |
| 2003 | 3 | £47,500 | £35,000 | £69,950 |
| 2002 | 3 | £34,500 | £33,995 | £79,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 18 HD2 2FR | Terraced | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 May 2025 | 22 HD2 2FR | Terraced | £50,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Jul 2023 | 26 HD2 2FR | Flat or maisonette | £70,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Jul 2023 | 6 HD2 2FR | Terraced | £130,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Nov 2022 | 1 HD2 2FR | Detached | £155,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 30 HD2 2FR | Flat or maisonette | £58,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Dec 2019 | 32 HD2 2FR | Terraced | £43,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jul 2019 | 3 HD2 2FR | Detached | £90,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Dec 2017 | 10 HD2 2FR | Terraced | £108,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 May 2017 | 14 HD2 2FR | Terraced | £100,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Aug 2016 | 30 HD2 2FR | Flat or maisonette | £59,250 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Sep 2013 | 26 HD2 2FR | Flat or maisonette | £44,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Oct 2009 | 16 HD2 2FR | Terraced | £100,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Sep 2007 | 4 HD2 2FR | Terraced | £119,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Sep 2007 | 1 HD2 2FR | Detached | £149,950 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Nov 2004 | 36 HD2 2FR | Terraced | £51,500 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Jul 2004 | 4 HD2 2FR | Terraced | £97,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Sep 2003 | 30 HD2 2FR | Flat or maisonette | £47,500 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Mar 2003 | 10 HD2 2FR | Terraced | £69,950 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Mar 2003 | 32 HD2 2FR | Terraced | £35,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Aug 2002 | 22 HD2 2FR | Terraced | £33,995 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Jul 2002 | 3 HD2 2FR | Detached | £79,950 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Mar 2002 | 30 HD2 2FR | Flat or maisonette | £34,500 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Dec 2001 | 18 HD2 2FR | Terraced | £41,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Nov 2001 | 6 HD2 2FR | Terraced | £48,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Jul 2000 | 10 HD2 2FR | Terraced | £46,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Mar 2000 | 1 HD2 2FR | Detached | £56,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Nov 1999 | 2 HD2 2FR | Semi-detached | £42,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Apr 1999 | 14 HD2 2FR | Terraced | £44,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Jul 1998 | 3 HD2 2FR | Detached | £57,500 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Jul 1998 | 7 HD2 2FR | Semi-detached | £42,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Nov 1997 | 2 HD2 2FR | Semi-detached | £25,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Apr 1995 | 10 HD2 2FR | Terraced | £34,500 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Mar 1995 | 7 HD2 2FR | Semi-detached | £54,500 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Mar 1995 | 2 HD2 2FR | Semi-detached | £42,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 68 m². Most common: Flat (5); House, detached (4); House, mid-terrace (4). Built: 1976-1982 (6); 1967-1975 (5); 1983-1990 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12); rented (private) (2).
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 (23% of about 690 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 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 25 addresses are between 117 m and 122 m above sea level (118 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD2 2FR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HD2 2YF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Huddersfield 3.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Lockwood 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Deighton 63,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Norwood Road Birkby | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Huddersfield Bus Station Huddersfield Town Centre | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Cambridge Road Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lidget Street Car Park Lindley GeniePoint | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 24.4 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Birkby Health Centre | 120 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest K Pharmacy | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Birkby Dental Care | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | The Huddersfield Hospital | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Birkby Newsagents Cashzone | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,920 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Norman Park 2.3 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 340 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,450 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Rose Hill, a listed building (Grade II*), 400 m (0.2 miles) south. 128 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) south |
| Grimscar Roman tilery | Scheduled monument | 550 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Banney Royd | Listed building, Grade I | 680 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Greenhead Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cowcliffe Plantation | Wood | 430 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Grimescar Wood | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Ridge Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Fixby Ridge | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Huddersfield Basin | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Kew Hill Bottom | Valley | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 24 | 25 |
1 of the street's 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Birkby Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Birkby Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brambles Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lindley Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 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: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lindley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fixby Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Greenhead College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ashbrow School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Reinwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Reinwood Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Tennis And Bowling Club HD2 2XQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2013 |
| Williamson Newsagents HD2 2TY | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Sunner Off Licence HD2 2TY | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Newspoint HD2 2TY | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Huddersfield Hospital HD2 2BL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Clay Butts (13); On or near Croft Gardens (11); On or near Thanes Close (7); On or near Barker Court (5); On or near Thistle Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 37% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Thistle Close · Croft Gardens · High Brooms · Barker Court · Uplands
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.