The Crofts Batley, Kirklees
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (WF13,WF16), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19409619.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £170,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Batley, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 119 to 121 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Healds Road Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 219 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £42,750 | £37,500 | £48,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £44,000 | £44,000 | £44,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £42,000 | £42,000 | £42,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £39,000 | £39,000 | £39,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £43,500 | £43,500 | £43,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 2020 | CROFT WORKS WF16 0DS | Other | £25,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Nov 2019 | 14 WF16 0DS | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2007 | 12 WF16 0DS | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 8 May 2002 | 8 WF16 0DS | Semi-detached | £37,500 | |
| 2 May 2002 | 14 WF16 0DS | Semi-detached | £48,000 | |
| 22 Oct 1999 | 8 WF16 0DS | Semi-detached | £44,000 | |
| 16 Jan 1998 | 10 WF16 0DS | Semi-detached | £42,000 | |
| 4 Jul 1997 | 12 WF16 0DS | Semi-detached | £39,000 | |
| 28 Sep 1995 | 8 WF16 0DS | Semi-detached | £43,500 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 159 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (1); House, detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (1); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 (40% of about 910 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- MILEPOST OUTSIDE NUMBER 125, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Healey Nursery School, Healey Lane, Batley: up to 19 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- Land west of, 19 Staincliffe Hall Road, Staincliffe, Batley: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- Land at, Squirrel Hill Reservoir, Staincliffe Road, Dewsbury Moor, Dewsbury: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Sir Robert Peel Inn, 14, High Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0AR: up to 6 homes, permissioned (860 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 10 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF16 0DS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 1 | unlikely |
| WF13 4BD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 119 m and 121 m above sea level (120 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF13 4BD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WF16 0DS | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Batley 227,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Dewsbury 947,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Ravensthorpe 31,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Batley Rd Hollinbank Lane Heckmondwike | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Heckmondwike Bus Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Cliffe Street Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Albion Street Car Park GeniePoint | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 17.5 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Healds Road Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Pharmacy Hub | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 169-171 High Street (Dental Surgery) | 270 m |
| Hospital | Dewsbury & District Hospital-Combined Elective Surgical Hub | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Heckmondwike Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Local Express Cashzone | 110 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,970 m² | 310 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9,000 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 820 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,170 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,020 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Upper Independent Chapel, a listed building (Grade II*), 370 m west. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Independent Chapel | Listed building, Grade II* | 370 m west |
| Crow Nest Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Dewsbury Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Ridings Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Little Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Church Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Dewsbury Flood Relief Channel | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| Spen Valley Bottoms | Valley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | Inadequate (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Co-op Academy Smithies Moor | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Carlinghow Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hyrstmount Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staincliffe Fresh Grocers WF16 0DR | Retailers - other | 90 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Local Express WF17 7RF | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Kashmir Take Away WF16 9NA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Harlequins Pizza WF16 9NA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| A A Halal Meat Ltd WF16 0EA | Retailers - other | 140 m | 4 Good | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Go Local WF16 0EA | Retailers - other | 140 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Rehman Junction Store WF16 9NB | Retailers - other | 140 m | 4 Good | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Common Road WMC WF17 7QL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2014 |
| Pharmacy Hub WF16 9NE | Retailers - other | 170 m | Exempt | |
| Vals Café WF16 0DL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Crown Hotel WF17 7RB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 4 Good | 27 Sep 2012 |
| Staincliffe Ce Vc Junior School WF17 7QX | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Healey Pre School WF17 7EL | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Batley Young People's Club (Batley A.R.L.F.C) | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Dewsbury Fisheries WF13 4AX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 101 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Other theft | 16 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Common Road (31); On or near The Crofts (20); On or near Kilpin Close (17); On or near Highfield Lane (16); On or near Cliffe Street (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 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) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Halifax Road · Lord Street · Waterstone Court · Batley Road · Batley Road · Brooklyn Close · Common Road · Batley Road · Lavender Croft · Highfield Lane · Bunkers Lane · Weavers Court
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.