Care Homes in HD1
The HD1 postcode district has 17 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 254 beds, falling under Kirklees council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 15 are rated Good. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in HD1
HD1 covers central Huddersfield and the inner suburbs of Hillhouse, Moldgreen and Newsome in Kirklees, West Yorkshire — the urban care market at the heart of a large post-industrial town. The 17 CQC-registered homes provide approximately 254 beds, with 15 rated Good and 1 Outstanding — a notably strong quality record for a dense urban postcode. Huddersfield has a proud textile heritage and a large South Asian community that has shaped demand for culturally sensitive care. The University of Huddersfield's nursing and health programmes provide a pipeline of trained carers, contributing to the area's above-average quality scores. Rail access to Leeds in 25 minutes and Manchester in 45 minutes makes HD1 convenient for families across the northern corridor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the HD1 postcode area?
There are 17 CQC-registered care homes in HD1, offering a combined 254 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in HD1 have?
Of the 17 care homes in HD1: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 15 are rated Good; 0 require improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in HD1?
Langdale House is among the highest-rated care homes in HD1, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 10 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the HD1 postcode?
The HD1 postcode area falls under Kirklees. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in HD1?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Kirklees's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data