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Residential care homes in Huddersfield

14 homes

There are 14 residential care homes in and around Huddersfield on AskBart. 50% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £900 a week, while Kirklees usually pays £878. The largest is Croftland Care Home with Nursing, with 55 beds.

care homes
14
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
50%
typical residential fee
£900/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Kirklees council pays
£878/wk

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Huddersfield

Care homes in Huddersfield (14)

★ With family reviews

All within 7.5 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

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Bishops Way care homeDistance from the town centre: 4.4 mi
CQC Requires improvement

16 beds

The Hennessy Partnership

DementiaResidential
Fees on request
View home: Bishops Way
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Distance
Aden Court Care HomeRequires improvement · Mar 2023On request402.4 mi—1.0 mi
Aden Mount Care HomeGood · Jul 2021On request451.9 mi—0.7 mi
Aden View Care HomeGood · Feb 2024On request461.9 mi—0.8 mi
Astley GrangeGood · Apr 2018On request402.0 mi—1.5 mi
Bishops WayRequires improvement · Apr 2020On request164.5 mi—4.4 mi
Botham HallGood · Dec 2022On request401.3 mi—2.1 mi
Castle GrangeGood · Mar 2023On request402.2 mi—1.0 mi
Cleveland House Care HomeRequires improvement£900450.4 mi—1.1 mi
Croftland Care Home with NursingGood · Feb 2020On request555.8 mi—4.3 mi
Knowle CourtRequires improvement · Oct 2026On request221.8 mi—2.7 mi
Longroyds and Pilling House Care HomeRequires improvement · Feb 2023On request526.4 mi—6.9 mi
Sycamore Park Care HomeGood · Jul 2022On request463.1 mi—2.8 mi
Thornhill Nursing HomeRequires improvement · Feb 2026On request420.2 mi—1.3 mi
Tolson GrangeRequires improvement · Jun 2026On request422.9 mi—1.5 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Huddersfield in numbers

50% of Huddersfield’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%. Based on 14 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Huddersfield costs about £900/week, while Kirklees’s published usual rate is around £878/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £22/week (about £1,144/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Kirklees council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Residential care homes listed14
Rated Good or Outstanding7 of 14 (50%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate7
Average published weekly fee£900
Kirklees usual weekly rate (2025)£878
LargestCroftland Care Home with Nursing (55 beds)
Most recently inspectedAden View Care Home (January 2024)
Homes by care typeResidential 14 · Nursing 6 · Dementia 12 · Respite 6
Average house price, Kirklees (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£205,773
Good7
Requires improvement7
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Huddersfield£900/wk
  • Nursing, Huddersfield£900/wk
  • Dementia, Huddersfield£900/wk
  • Kirklees average£1,008/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Kirklees usual rate£878/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Kirklees. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Kirklees's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Kirklees

The average house price in Kirklees is £205,773, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£205,773
Detached
£350,109
Semi-detached
£219,467
Terraced
£164,949
Flats & maisonettes
£116,514

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Huddersfield

  • Green Surroundings
  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 7% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityB

Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

603 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime228
  • Shoplifting67
  • Public order65
  • Anti-social behaviour54
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Huddersfield

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Hoot Creative Arts

Hoot main activity is providing a diverse range of quality creative arts activities with proven benefits in improving mental health and well being.We work with adults with mental health needs,…

0.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1146358)
Charity

Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees

Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees exists to promote the well-being of all older people in Calderdale and Kirklees, recognising their right to independence, fulfilment, dignity and choice, working…

6.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1102020)
Charity

The Maurice Jagger Centre for the Disabled and Elderly of Calderdale

Our objectives are to promote the welfare of all ages and less able of Calderdale. We do that by providing a day centre for the purpose of recreation and other leisure time activities in the…

6.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (511088)
Charity

Memory Lane Cafe Calderdale

We aim to tackle loneliness and social isolation. We provide support for people affected by dementia, other memory problems, and social isolation. We run fortnightly pop-up cafes in Sowerby Bridge…

6.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1178595)
Charity

The Denby Dale Centre Limited

Relief of rural isolation by providing a) community transport; b) befriending scheme c) information and drop-in centre & charity shop d) day clubs; e) ICT training; f) various activity clubs…

7.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1118128)
Charity

Community Transport Calderdale Ltd

Provision of transport to those residents of Calderdale and Kirklees who cannot access alternatives for reasons of disability (mental & physical), ill health, old age, geographical isolation,…

7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1093919)

Huddersfield: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+47%
Projected change in Kirklees, 2025 to 2035 (10,346 to 15,205). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+18.1%
Projected change in Kirklees, 2025 to 2035 (81,907 to 96,737). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
15
Nearest: Huddersfield Pharmacy (0 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
33
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.5%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 92.9% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
14.8 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–9 out of 10
Where the 40 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Huddersfield

  • Kirkwood Hospice · 1.9 milesCQC Good (report published September 2025). CQC page
  • Forget Me Not Children's Hospice · 2.1 milesCQC Outstanding (report published January 2024). CQC page
  • Overgate Hospice · 3.8 milesCQC Good (report published November 2016). CQC page

Hospitals near Huddersfield

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Huddersfield a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Huddersfield

Huddersfield suits people looking for affordability and straightforward local amenities in a traditional Yorkshire setting. The town has reasonable access to shops, parks and social venues, making it workable for those without family nearby — but you'll want to check individual care-home quality and your own appetite for the town's character and crime picture before deciding.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GPs and pharmacies are available in town; Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust hospitals serve the area for more complex care.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 ran to 36 offences per head of population, with violent crime, other theft and anti-social behaviour the most common categories — worth factoring into your sense of safety and neighbourhood feel.
  • Family & connection: If you have family in Yorkshire or across the North, Huddersfield's central position may help; if your support network is elsewhere, consider how isolation might affect you over time.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Huddersfield care-home fees sit below the national average, making it one of the more affordable regions for residential care.
  • Transport: Local buses serve the town well; rail links connect to nearby cities including Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield, though you'll likely need a car or taxi for some outings if mobility is limited.
  • Housing options: A range of care homes operate in and around Huddersfield, offering choice, though availability and specific services vary — visit and compare carefully.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: The town has 15 parks and 32 allotments, plus 82 restaurants and cafes and 64 pubs and bars, giving scope for walks, social eating and casual gathering.
  • Community: Local community and social groups exist; ask individual care homes about their links to memory cafés and support networks for residents.
  • Climate: Yorkshire climate is typical northern England — cooler, wetter and windier than the south; good waterproofs and heating are standard.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime and feel: With violent crime, theft and anti-social behaviour recorded at notable levels, the town's street atmosphere may feel less settled than some alternatives; visit at different times of day to judge for yourself.
  • Care-home choice: Huddersfield has multiple homes but limited detail here — inspect quality, staff ratios, activities and fit with your needs; affordability alone isn't enough.

Questions about care homes in Huddersfield

How many residential care homes are there in Huddersfield?

AskBart lists 14 residential care homes in and around Huddersfield, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are residential care homes in Huddersfield rated?

Of the 14 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 7 Good, 7 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do residential care homes in Huddersfield cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £900 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between residential care homes in Huddersfield?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Huddersfield?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Huddersfield:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Huddersfield

Near Huddersfield

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

Header photo: Tim Green, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons