Wakefield Road A642 is a street located in Lepton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
About Wakefield Road A642
Wakefield Road A642 is a section of the A642, which is an A road, making it an important national route.
Wakefield Road is connected to Chimney Lane, Paul Lane, Wakefield Road (A642), Lascelles Hall Road, Greave House Lane, Willow Fields, Knotty Lane, Greave House Terrace, Lydgate, Pinfold Lane, Wakefield Road (A642), Lydgate Drive, Greenacre Gate, Croft Flat Drive, Rowley Lane (B6433), Pond Lane, Ingle Court, Fenay Bridge Road, and Oak Tree Road.
The street is located within the Kirklees Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number (USRN) of of 19419934 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of HD8 0BL, HD8 0DH, HD8 0DL, HD8 0EA, HD8 0ED, HD8 0EL, HD8 0LU, HD8 0LX and HD8 0LY.
It is located within the county of West Yorkshire, situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK. It's 161.89 miles North West from central London., 13.15 miles South West from Leeds, 19.76 miles North West from Sheffield and 24.35 miles West from Doncaster.
Property types, tenure and build ages for Wakefield Road A642
🏠 The majority of homes are Owner-occupied.
| Tenure | Count |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 72 |
| Private Rental | 32 |
| Social Housing | 4 |
🧱 Most homes are Detached House and Semi-Detached House.
| Property Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Detached House | 24 |
| Semi-Detached House | 22 |
| Detached Bungalow | 16 |
| Mid-Terrace House | 14 |
| End-Terrace House | 10 |
| Enclosed End-Terrace House | 8 |
| Enclosed Mid-Terrace House | 2 |
📆 Properties were built between 1900 and 1986, with most built around 1900.
| Min Year | Max Year | Median | Mode | Average | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 1986 | 1914 | 1900 | 1926 | 62 |
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Bus Stops on Wakefield Road A642
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Lascelles Hall Road Bus Stop
Direction: at (SE)
Location: Fenay Bridge
Operator: First West Yorkshire Ltd,Team Pennine,Arriva Yorkshire
Chimney Lane Bus Stop
Direction: (NW)
Location: Lepton
Operator: First West Yorkshire Ltd,Team Pennine,Arriva Yorkshire
Oak Tree Road Bus Stop
Direction: at (NW)
Location: Lepton
Operator: First West Yorkshire Ltd,Arriva Yorkshire
Greave House Terrace Bus Stop
Direction: (NW)
Location: Lepton
Operator: First West Yorkshire Ltd,Arriva Yorkshire
Chimney Lane Bus Stop
Direction: at (S)
Location: Lepton
Operator: First West Yorkshire Ltd,Arriva Yorkshire
Oak Tree Road Bus Stop
Direction: (SE)
Location: Lepton
Operator: First West Yorkshire Ltd,Arriva Yorkshire
Crime & Historic Map of Wakefield Road A642
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| Street Crime (updated 10/06/2025) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02002316 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Crime Levels |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 07/02/2025.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Wakefield Road A642
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Premier Inn Huddersfield Central Address: St Andrews Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.23 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Huddersfield Address: Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6NW Telephone: 0871 984 6501 Visit Hotel Page |
3.61 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Huddersfield North Address: Wakefield Road, Brighouse Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.53 |
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4: Name:Days Inn Hotel Bradford - Leeds Address: Eastbound M62, Clifton, Leeds Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.89 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Huddersfield West Address: New Hey Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.97 |
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Known Addresses for Wakefield Road A642
Our data shows that Wakefield Road A642 is a mixed commercial and residential street.
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- 🏠 4
- 🏠 6
Street Crime Per Month (Wakefield Road A642 December 2023 to April 2025)
Crime Data
December 2023 (2 Cases)
Crime Type: Burglary 1
Reported By: West Yorkshire Police
Location: On or near Wakefield Road
Outcomes:
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified 1
Crime Type: Criminal damage and arson 1
Reported By: West Yorkshire Police
Location: On or near Wakefield Road
Outcomes:
- Unable to prosecute suspect 1
January 2024 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Violence and sexual offences 1
Reported By: West Yorkshire Police
Location: On or near Wakefield Road
Outcomes:
- Unable to prosecute suspect 1
March 2024 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Violence and sexual offences 1
Reported By: West Yorkshire Police
Location: On or near Wakefield Road
Outcomes:
- Court result unavailable 1
May 2024 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Violence and sexual offences 1
Reported By: West Yorkshire Police
Location: On or near Wakefield Road
Outcomes:
- Unable to prosecute suspect 1
January 2025 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Violence and sexual offences 1
Reported By: West Yorkshire Police
Location: On or near Wakefield Road
Outcomes:
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified 1
February 2025 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Violence and sexual offences 1
Reported By: West Yorkshire Police
Location: On or near Wakefield Road
Outcomes:
- Under investigation 1
July 2024 (2 Cases)
Crime Type: Burglary 1
Reported By: West Yorkshire Police
Location: On or near Wakefield Road
Outcomes:
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified 1
Crime Type: Violence and sexual offences 1
Reported By: West Yorkshire Police
Location: On or near Wakefield Road
Outcomes:
- Status update unavailable 1
December 2024 (1 Cases)
Crime Type: Violence and sexual offences 1
Reported By: West Yorkshire Police
Location: On or near Wakefield Road
Outcomes:
- Unable to prosecute suspect 1
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £127,000 | £370,000 | £248,000 | 4 |
| 2017 | £132,500 | £394,500 | £218,750 | 4 |
| 2018 | £30,000 | £220,000 | £125,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | £408,000 | £345,000 | £376,500 | 2 |
| 2020 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £740,000 | £740,000 | £593,333 | 3 |
| 2022 | £405,000 | £405,000 | £405,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 | 1 |
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Location Details
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| Wakefield Road A642 | |
| Latitude | 53.632707 |
| Longitude | -1.697139 |
| OS Easting (X): | 420024 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 415200 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SE200152 |
Known Residential Addresses for Wakefield Road A642
- 144
- CHOICE COTTAGE, 146
- CARR CROFT, 144A
- 213
- THE OLD PUMP HOUSE
- 231
- 142
- SQUARE FOLD 6
- 221
- 144A
- 229
- 116
- 124
- 307
- LEPTON GRANGE
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 04:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 21:38 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bingley Samos 7 July 2025 at 15:00 (14.10 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 17.8°C (63.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00056402 |
|---|---|
| ONS Area Name | Industrious Transitions |
| Average Age | 42.49 |
| Area Population | 1577.00 |
| Male Population | 750.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 827.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 22 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01011192 |
|---|---|
| LSOA Name: | Kirklees 046B |
| SOA Code: | 5d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002316 |
| MSOA Name: | Kirklees 046 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Huddersfield |
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| Penistone Road, Waterloo, Huddersfield HD5 8QW |
| 01484 455022 |
| Distance: 1.49 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Huddersfield |
| Tesco Dalton Huddersfld Express |
|---|
| 192 Long Ln, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 9SF |
| 0345 026 9413 |
| Distance: 2.42 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dalton Huddersfld Express |
| Tesco Huddersfld Wakefield Express |
|---|
| 339 Wakefield Rd, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD5 8DE |
| 0345 026 9926 |
| Distance: 2.71 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Huddersfld Wakefield Express |
| Tesco Mirfield Queens Rd Express |
|---|
| Huddersfield Rd, Mirfield, WF14 8AN |
| 0345 610 2787 |
| Distance: 2.88 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Mirfield Queens Rd Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
|---|
| Area Code: 01484 - Huddersfield |
| Area Code: 01924 - Wakefield |
| Area Code: 01422 - Halifax |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 1.9 | 1.9 | 3.3 | Y | 15 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Kirklees |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre 3, Market Street, Huddersfield &HD1 1WG |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01484 221 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
|---|
| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Huddersfield |
| The Member of Parliament is Harpreet Uppal |
| Details for the MP Harpreet Uppal on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Harpreet Uppal on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Harpreet Uppal won with a majority of 4,533 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 77,795 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
|---|
| Ward: Almondbury Ward |
| Parish: Kirkburton Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Flockton CofE (C) First School
Address: Flockton CofE (C) First School, Flockton First School, Barnsley Road, Flockton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4DH
Distance: 2.39 miles
Contact: 01924326800
Grange Moor Primary School
Address: Grange Moor Primary School, Liley Lane, Grange Moor, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4EW
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01924840748
Highburton Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
Address: Highburton Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School, Northfield Lane, Highburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0QT
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact:
Lepton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Address: Lepton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School, Station Road, Lepton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0DE
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact:
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Address: Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School, Rowley Lane, Lepton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0JD
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 01484222745
England Secondary Schools
King James's School
Address: King James's School, St Helen's Gate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6SG
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: 01484412990
Nearest Hospitals
| BMI The Huddersfield Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Birkby Hall Road, Huddersfield, HD2 2BL, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01484 533 131 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.27 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Huddersfield Hospital |
| Huddersfield Royal Infirmary |
|---|
| Address: Acre Street, Huddersfield, HD3 3EA, |
| NHS Sector |
| Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01484 342000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.25 (miles) |
| Directions from to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary |
| Dewsbury and District Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Halifax Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4HS, |
| NHS Sector |
| Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01924 541000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.28 (miles) |
| Directions from to Dewsbury and District Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 30 HIGHGATE LANE, LEPTON, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 0HB
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
KIRKBURTON DENTAL CARE
Address: 125-127 NORTH ROAD, KIRKBURTON, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 0RN
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: :
GRAYES DENTAL CARE
Address: 626 WAKEFIELD ROAD, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8PZ
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: :
KIRKHEATON DENTAL
Address: 13 BANKFIELD LANE, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 0JE
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
ALMONDBURY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 BENOMLEY ROAD, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8LR
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES
Address: HIGHGATE LANE, LEPTON, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 0HH
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 606161
FLOCKTON SURGERY
Address: 101 BARNSLEY ROAD, FLOCKTON, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF4 4EH
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
KIRKBURTON HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: SHELLEY LANE, KIRKBURTON, HUDDERSFIELD, HD8 0SJ
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: :
KIRKBURTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 5A SHELLEY LANE, KIRKBURTON, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 0SJ
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 602040
THE WATERLOO PRACTICE
Address: WATERLOO HEALTH CENTRE, WAKEFIELD ROAD, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 9XP
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 500977
KIRKHEATON SURGERY
Address: 2 HEATON MOOR ROAD, KIRKHEATON, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 0ET
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 420616
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 63-65 HIGHGATE LANE, LEPTON, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 0DS
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 602392
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 5A SHELLEY LANE, KIRKBURTON, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 0SJ
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 602991
WATERLOO PHARMACY
Address: 617 WAKEFIELD ROAD, WATERLOO, HUDDERSFIELD, HD5 9XP
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 422494
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 65A NORTHGATE, ALMONDBURY, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8RX
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 427516
KIRKHEATON PHARMACY
Address: 1 BANKFIELD LANE, KIRKHEATON, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 0JE
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 424912
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
EYE CLINIC AT HOME
Address: 11 HANBY CLOSE, FENAY BRIDGE, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 0FZ
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
DR STELLA GRIFFITHS OPTICIANS
Address: 628 WAKEFIELD ROAD, WATERLOO, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8PZ
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: :
VALLI ALMONDBURY
Address: 3 BENOMLEY ROAD, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8LR
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Mirfield Station is 2.70 miles away.
Address: Mirfield station, Station Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8NL
Mirfield is situated on the Huddersfield line and is managed by Northern.
Mirfield Station is an unstaffed station.
Stocksmoor Station is 2.86 miles away.
Address: Stocksmoor station, Station Road, Stocksmoor, West Yorkshire, HD4 6XN
Stocksmoor is situated on the Penistone Line and is managed by Northern.
Stocksmoor Station is an unstaffed station.