Area Guide - Stocksmead, Stocksmoor 

Stocksmead is a select development of 17 new homes consisting of 3 bed cottages, 3 bed semi detached homes and 4/5 bed detached properties. All situated in the rural village of Stocksmoor, near Huddersfield.

Transport links

Whilst Stocksmoor offers the picturesque views of country living you’re also not too far away from urban locations.

  • M1 - 27 minutes
  • Holmfirth - 12 minutes
  • Huddersfield - 23 minutes
  • Barnsley - 31 minutes
  • Leeds - 44 minutes
  • Sheffield - 49 minutes
  • Manchester - 1 hour 13 minutes

Stocksmoor also has a train station which offers direct links to Huddersfield and Sheffield.

3 airports are also just over an hours drive from Stocksmoor. Leeds Bradford(57 minutes), Robin Hood Airport(1 hour) and Manchester Airport (1 hour 5 minutes).

Nearest secondary school

The nearest secondary schools to Stocksmoor are Holmfirth High (2.6 miles) and Honley High (3.8 miles) which have both received ‘Good’ from Ofsted. Shelley College is also under 5 miles away.

Local primary schools

There are three primary schools within a 5 mile radius of Stocksmead, Stocksmoor. Brockholes Junior and Infant School (2.5 miles), Wooldale Junior School (4.2 miles) and Honley Junior School (4.2 miles)

Nurseries

Stocksmead also has access to nearby nurseries, Hey Days Nursery,  Barnaby’s Day Nursery and Looby Loos Day Nursery.

Healthcare

There are 3 GP practices located within a 5 mile radius of Stocksmead; Shepley Health Centre (1.3 miles), Kirkburton Health Centre (2.4 miles) and Honley Surgery (3.7 miles).  The nearest Hospital with  A&E departments are Huddersfield Hospital (8.2 miles) and Calderdale Royal Hospital (13 miles). The nearest dental clinic is Honley Dental Clinic (3.7 miles).

Entertainment and dining out

Within a 10 mile radius of Stocksmoor there is a vast array of local restaurants; there's something for everyone includingClothiers Arms, The Cask and Spindle and The Farmer's Boy

There are many exciting attractions near to Stocksmoor from historic locations such as the Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre, Castle Hill and Kirklees Light Railway. To parks including Marsden Moor Estate and Yorkshire Sculpture Park. There are also plenty of places to indulge in some retail therapy including: Kingsgate Shopping Centre in Huddersfield, Meadowhall in Sheffield and Holmfirth.

Sports clubs and activities

Stocksmead also has a selection of sports facilities within its surrounding areas. Thurstonland Cricket Club, Holmfirth Pool and Fitness Centre, The Unit Fitness, Holmfirth Sports Centre and Yoga in Balance are just a few of the many sports facilities available.

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