Care Homes in HD2
The HD2 postcode district has 13 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 299 beds, falling under Kirklees council. 9 are rated Good. 3 homes currently require improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in HD2
HD2 covers the Fartown, Deighton and northern Huddersfield areas of Kirklees in West Yorkshire — an urban district immediately north of Huddersfield town centre, characterised by dense Victorian terraces and a diverse, multi-generational community. Kirklees Council administers adult social care as a metropolitan authority. With 13 homes and 299 beds, HD2 is a moderately sized provision area. The quality profile is mixed: nine homes rated Good, three rated Requires Improvement, and one not yet rated — a pattern warranting careful attention. No homes currently hold an Outstanding rating. Sycamore Park Care Home and Astley Grange are among the better-regarded providers, alongside Sun Woodhouse Care Home, Oxley Woodhouse and Jasna Gora Residential. Dementia, mental health and learning disability specialisms are represented. For acute hospital discharge, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust serves the area; Huddersfield Royal Infirmary is the main acute facility, close to the HD2 boundary. Huddersfield railway station provides connections to Leeds, Manchester and beyond. The three Requires Improvement-rated homes account for a significant proportion of the district — families are advised to check the CQC website for the most recent inspection reports. Neighbouring HD1 and HD3 offer additional choice if the HD2 market proves insufficient.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the HD2 postcode area?
There are 13 CQC-registered care homes in HD2, offering a combined 299 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in HD2 have?
Of the 13 care homes in HD2: 0 are rated Outstanding; 9 are rated Good; 3 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 HD2?
Sycamore Park Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in HD2, holding a CQC rating of Good with 46 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the HD2 postcode?
The HD2 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 HD2?
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