Bramleys Estate Agents - Heckmondwike Branch

Living in Heckmondwike

Heckmondwike is a small market town which can be found within the Kirklees Metropolitan district and forms part of the Spen valley area. Offering easy access to major towns and cities with good road and rail links. Convenient links to the major motorway links are easily accessible and railway stations are handily located nearby.

Home to the ever-popular Heckmondwike Grammar School, families are often drawn to the area keen to have their children educated in this very well regarded and top scoring school which dates back to 1898.

Offering a mixture of historic buildings along with modern developments, fantastic local amenities and ample outdoor facilities, this makes Heckmondwike a popular choice with generations of families.

Surrounded by 8 miles of Spen valley greenway which provides links to surrounding towns without busy roads, this popular route is often frequented by locals and visitors alike.

Cyclist and families are attracted to the safe and often rural environment the greenway offers.

The nearby Oakwell Hall is also a popular attraction locally with something for all the family. The Grade I Listed Elizabethan manor house, apparently even boasts to have its own ghost!. Apparently Charlotte Bronte was a visitor in the 1830's and used the setting in her 1849 novel Shirley. The impressive outdoor areas extend to around 110 acres of country parks and has nature trails, playground and picnic areas, along with a mountain bike track, café and plenty of space for children and pets to explore.

Heckmondwike is also home to the first of the 'Christmas illuminations' dating back to the 1930's, and in fact some buildings still bear the original gas light fittings! By the 1950's technology had advanced to the electric lightbulbs and thousands of people from across the North attended to witness the grand light switch on. Apparently the 1950s and 60s was the most impressive time for the Heckmondwike Lights and gained the towns nickname of "Little Blackpool".

Meet our Mirfield team

Alice Cooper

Sales Negotiator

Alice began her journey in estate agency at the beginning of 2024, joining Bramleys in September 2024. Alice is eager to progress and expand her knowledge within the industry and, having lived in Mirfield all her life, she is familiar with the area and surrounding localities.

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Alice Cooper

Sales Negotiator

Amanda Senior

Accompanied Viewer

Amanda covers the Spen Valley area accompanying viewings at our residential properties. Providing a friendly face when showing people around, Amanda’s role is an important aspect of the sales and lettings process, and her helpfulness and knowledge will ensure that our customers receive an excellent service.

01924 495334

Amanda Senior

Accompanied Viewer

Amy Northing

Sales Negotiator

Commencing her employment as an office junior in 1997 working for a corporate agency, she quickly progressed through the ranks to a senior sales negotiator. Joining Bramleys in 2010, Amy’s positive attitude and attention to detail is highly valued within her team where she forms an integral part of the success of the Mirfield office, providing advice to clients from instruction to completion.

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Amy Northing

Sales Negotiator

Carreen Beety MNAEA

Branch Manager

Having lived in Heckmondwike all her life, she provides a wealth of experience of the locality and varied property styles within the Spen Valley, Carreen started her property journey in 1992 before being employed as sales negotiator for Holmes and Gardner. Bramleys incorporated Holmes and Gardner in the early 2000’s and quickly recognised Carreen’s talents, promoting her to Branch Manager in 2004 where she has led her team ever since.

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Carreen Beety | MNAEA

Branch Manager

Gemma Oldroyd MNAEA

Branch Manager

Originally working for Holmes and Gardner which was purchased by Bramleys in 2004, Gemma progressed to Senior Negotiator at our Mirfield office. Following a short break for maternity, Gemma returned and currently operates a dual role as Valuer and Branch Manager across our Spen Valley office. Coming from a property background as her father was a well-known property developer within the area, she has extensive knowledge and expertise for all things property related.

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Gemma Oldroyd | MNAEA

Branch Manager

Jean Kane

Sales Negotiator

Jean has over 20 years experience in the property industry, working for both corporate and independent agencies. She has experienced varied market fluctuations in this time, including many dips and peaks, meaning she is well equipped to advise our clients regardless of market conditions. Being based at our Mirfield office, Jean provides advice to clients across the Spen Valley area.

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