Upper Row Holmbridge, Kirklees
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (HD9), about 50 m long. USRN 19419525.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £131,000 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 67% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Brockholes, about 5 km (3.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 175 to 176 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oaklands Health Centre, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away.
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 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 | £131,000 | £131,000 | £131,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £153,500 | £153,500 | £153,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2019 | 52 HD9 2PA | Flat or maisonette | £131,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Jun 2013 | 56 HD9 2PA | Terraced | £153,500 | |
| 21 Jan 2011 | 52 HD9 2PA | Flat or maisonette | £80,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: Maisonette, mid-terrace (1); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (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 (25% of about 810 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Hinchcliffe Mill (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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
- 52,54,56,58,60,62, OLD ROAD, grade II
- 9,11,13, OLD ROAD, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Hinchcliffe Mill, Water Street, Holmbridge, Holmfirth, HD9 2NX: up to 19 homes, permissioned (170 m)
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 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 63 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 2 low and 0 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD9 2PA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| HD9 2NW | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 175 m and 176 m above sea level (176 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD9 2NW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HD9 2PA | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Brockholes 38,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Honley 45,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Berry Brow 27,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ford Gate Co-op Lane Holmbridge | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Holmfirth Bus Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Crown Bottom Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Crown Bottom, Holmfirth GeniePoint | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 35.5 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Oaklands Health Centre | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Medicare Chemists | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dentistry @ Holme | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Holmevalley Memorial Hospital | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Meltham, Meltham | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 9,770 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,940 m² | 210 m |
Landmarks
41 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stubbin Clough | Valley | 440 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Bray Wood | Wood | 510 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Malkin House Wood | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Moss Edge Wood | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Crow Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Brownhill Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 6 |
5 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 270 m | No published inspection |
| Upperthong Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Londis HD9 2NL | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Corn Loft House and Tea Rooms HD9 2NL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 70 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Stumble Inn HD9 2NL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 4 Good | 21 May 2026 |
| Hinchliffe Mill Junior And Infants School HD9 2PF | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2023 |
| The Light Cafe HD9 2NQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 May 2017 |
| The Pickled Pheasant HD9 2NQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Co-Op Lane (7); On or near Ford Gate (4); On or near Stubbin Fold (2); On or near Old Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 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) | 58% | 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) | 49% | 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 | under 1% | 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
Old Road · Dam Head · Stubbin Fold · Stubbin Lane · Dobb Lane · Stanley Street · Dam Head · Co-Op Lane · Dobb Lane · Waterside Lane · Water Street · Adeline Terrace
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.