Flockton is a small, semi‑rural village in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, England, sitting on high ground between Huddersfield and Wakefield. Its stone cottages, narrow lanes and drystone walls give it a distinctly West Yorkshire feel, with views out over the Calder Valley towards the Pennines and easy access to larger centres such as Leeds for work and services.
Historically the area was shaped by agriculture, quarrying and local collieries, and although much of that industry has gone the village retains a strong community vibe with village halls, pubs and local sports teams. Today Flockton is largely residential and popular with commuters while still feeling like a genuine rural settlement with occasional village events and a quieter pace of life.
Postcode districts covering Flockton
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Leeds 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Bradford 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Oldham 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Huddersfield 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Rotherham 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Doncaster 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Wakefield 6.2 miles10.1 km
- Rochdale 22 miles35.5 km
- Halifax 12 miles19.3 km
- Barnsley 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Castleford 13.4 miles21.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Emley Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Grange Moor Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Middlestown and Overton Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Sitlington Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Dewsbury South Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Netherton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Coxley Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- West Bretton Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Lepton Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Kirkburton Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Wakefield Rural Ward 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Flockton
WF4 4AR, WF4 4SU, WF4 4AF, WF4 4DB, WF4 4DR, WF4 4UY, WF4 4FG, WF4 4TJ, WF4 4DE … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 27.9 miles44.9 km
- Ravensthorpe Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Mirfield Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
Hotels near Flockton Ad
- Woodsome Hall Golf Club Dormy House 3.6 miles5.8 km
- 315 Bar and Restaurant 5 2.1 miles3.5 km
- The Foxglove by Innkeeper's Collection 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Bagden Hall Hotel 3 3.4 miles5.4 km
- The Mews 4.3 miles7 km
- Manor House Lindley 5 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Holmfield Arms 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Dimple Well Lodge Hotel 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Healds Hall Hotel 3 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Holiday Inn Leeds Wakefield M1 Jct.40 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
Schools in Flockton
- Flockton C of E (C) First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Galpharm Stadium Stadium 5.6 miles9 km
- Pugneys Country Park Nature reserve 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Kirklees Priory Historic site 6 miles9.7 km
- Outwood Library Library 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Stanley Library Library 8.7 miles14 km
- Oakwell Stadium 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Nostell Priory Country house 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Elland Road Stadium 10.5 miles16.8 km
- The Shay Stadium Stadium 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Trinity Leeds Shopping centre 12 miles19.3 km
- National Media Museum Museum 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Gotts Park Mansion Country house 12.1 miles19.5 km