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About

Ashbrow ward lies on the northwestern edge of Huddersfield, encompassing residential suburbs like Brackenhall and Sheepridge alongside areas of open green space. The housing is primarily a mix of post-war estates and older terraced homes, with local services concentrated along key routes like Blackmoorfoot Road. The terrain is noticeably hilly, offering elevated views across the Huddersfield area from several points within the ward.

A significant feature is the large, wooded Birkby Bradley Recreation Ground, a central green lung for the community. The ward is also home to the historic St John's Church in Birkby, which dates back to the 19th century. Industrial heritage is present in the form of former mill buildings, some of which have been repurposed, reflecting the area's historical role within the wider textile economy of Kirklees.

Area overview

On average Ashbrow has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ashbrow is £45,990 per year. There are 8 schools in Ashbrow: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Ashbrow is home to around 20,373 people, with a population density of about 1,800.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashbrow Population
20,373
Population density
1,800.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.12(+52%)
Public order
10.8(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.11(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.92(-28%)
Other theft
9.42(+42%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,157
49.86%
Pakistani
2,710
13.3%
Caribbean
1,319
6.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1,126
5.53%
Other White
1,021
5.01%
Total population: 20,373

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,723
29.79%
No qualifications
3,679
23.21%
Level 3 (A level)
2,427
15.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,076
13.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,631
10.29%
Total 16+ residents: 15,853

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,519
30.17%
Owns with a mortgage
2,249
26.94%
Social rents from council
1,563
18.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,269
15.2%
Other social rented
506
6.06%
Total households: 8,348

Property prices in Ashbrow

Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Ashbrow area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £745,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ashbrow in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashbrow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached73£385,000
Flats5£72,000
Semi-Detached65£190,000
Terraced43£140,000

10 years median price trend in Ashbrow

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashbrow.

All postcodes in Ashbrow

HD50RT

Westwood Street

HD22GR

Cote View

HD22LF

Ashbrow

HD21AE

Fartown Green Road

HD21AR

Blackhouse Road

HD21DB

Central Close

HD21EN

Wiggan Lane

HD21NA

Miramar

HD21QJ

Clifton Side

HD22JU

Torcote Crescent

HD21SR

Woodman Avenue

HD21TE

Keldregate

HD22FH

Jilley Royd Lane

HD63QN

Lower Cote

HD21AT

Red Doles Road

HD21BP

Woodhouse Avenue

HD21ED

Newhouse Road

HD22FG

Maple Grove

HD22GP

Francis View

HD21EU

Brackenhall Road

HD21LA

North Way

HD21SX

Keldregate

HD21TQ

Huntingdon Avenue

HD22JP

Hazel Grove

HD63TU

Shepherds Thorn Lane

HD21UT

Station Road

HD22GN

Highfield Close

HD22JX

Bradley Road

HD22NJ

Formby Avenue

HD22PN

York Avenue

HD50RP

Leeds Road

HD21AH

Oak Terrace

HD21BA

Hammond Street

HD21HB

Woodhead Close

HD21HW

Riddings Close

HD21RN

Wilton Avenue

HD21XA

Bradley Road

HD21HE

Occupation Road

HD21AW

Fartown Green Road

HD21BR

Hillside Avenue

HD21HX

Riddings Rise

HD21LE

Keldregate

HD21PX

Bradley Road

HD21QH

Park Lea

HD21ZQ

Weavers Drive

HD21GY

Lilac Court

HD21RE

Godwin Place

HD21XD

Bradley Road

HD21ZS

Weavers Drive

HD22FJ

Lightridge Road

HD22HA

Woodside Lane

HD22NA

Cowcliffe Hill Road

HD22NB

Cowcliffe Hill Road

HD50RX

Fearnley Mill Drive

HD21DL

Woodhouse Hill

HD21JH

Church Fields

HD21JL

Deighton Road

HD21LU

Whitacre Close

HD21PL

Bradfield Close

HD21XE

Brooks Yard

HD21ZT

Dyson Wood Way

HD22NP

North Cross Road

HD63QP

Clough Lane

HD21JQ

Brier Hill View

HD21QZ

Ashbrow

HD21ST

Elder Road

HD21TL

Leeds Road

HD22NF

Camborne Drive

HD21LH

Warrenfield Court

HD21RU

Lower Grange

HD21TX

Ferndale Grove

HD22HF

Lightridge Road

HD22QX

York Avenue

HD22NQ

Sandwich Crescent

HD21AD

Ashfield Street

HD21ZG

Suffolk Rise

HD21BW

Dewhurst Road

HD21DG

Ashbrow Road

HD21DT

Jacinth Court

HD21EL

Wiggan Lane

HD21HD

Sheepridge Road

HD21HP

Riddings Road

HD21LW

Warrenside

HD21RA

Bradley Road

HD21TB

Keldregate

HD21XB

Curzon Street

HD22JD

Clough Lane

HD22LL

Bradford Road

HD21EQ

Wiggan Lane

HD21ER

Tenters Grove

HD21TS

Friar Place

HD16LQ

Bradford Road

HD21AA

Fartown Green Road

HD21RJ

Dolfin Place

HD21SW

Woodman Avenue

HD21UL

Leeds Road

HD22AW

Delamere Gardens

HD22NL

North Cross Road

HD63QJ

Clough Lane

HD21DW

Peridot Fold

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.