R J Whitehead Almshouses

Retirement housing
1-8 The Homes, Deighton Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1UJ
1-8 The Homes, Deighton Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1UJ

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Manager's Description

"During the daytime, there is a half hourly bus service."

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
8 bungalows. Built in 1937. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff
Garden
Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 600 yards; shop 1 mile(s); post office 1 mile(s); town centre 3 mile(s); GP 1.5 mile(s).
This almshouse charity caters for: the residents of Huddersfield, with priority given to persons from the Parish of Christ Church Woodhouse and the parish of Bradley. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Kirklees
Social Care Authority: Kirklees

Info updated: 02/01/2026
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Memberships
The Almshouse Association: The charity that runs this facility is a member of The Almshouse Association which supports and represents independent almshouse charities across the UK
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