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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 average crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 20.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ashbrow is £46,011 per year. There are 7 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
20.9%
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
64.94(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.09(-22%)
Public order
10.75(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.01(+16%)
Other theft
9.13(+37%)
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

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£218
Sales (last 12 months)195
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £370K

Based on 195 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Ashbrow area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £672,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashbrow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached81£405,000£296
Semi-Detached57£175,000£202
Terraced43£130,000£151
Flats14£81,250£119

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ashbrow

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashbrow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£236,000£47,000£118,000£82,500
2017£260,000£74,500£109,500£106,500
2018£246,500£70,000£113,000£95,000
2019£263,750£120,000£116,500£99,000
2020£260,000£87,500£124,500£90,000
2021£320,000£74,500£145,000£122,500
2022£370,000£75,000£150,000£125,000
2023£410,500£68,500£160,000£125,000
2024£395,000£78,500£194,745£142,498
2025£404,375£68,725£188,000£132,500
2026£385,000£84,000£185,000£127,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashbrow.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashbrow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193£79£130£110
2017£201£147£129£116
2018£209£138£129£120
2019£194£131£137£118
2020£214£104£158£117
2021£254£123£156£136
2022£289£119£178£153
2023£317£124£189£156
2024£314£127£211£156
2025£302£119£215£158
2026£283£122£218£150
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashbrow.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Ashbrow ward.

Local councillors

James Richard Homewood

Ashbrow - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Ashbrow

Is Ashbrow safe?

Ashbrow records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ashbrow?

The median sale price in Ashbrow is £225,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 195 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ashbrow?

Ashbrow has 5 primary schools (2 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Ashbrow?

Ashbrow scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ashbrow sits around rank 11,727 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Ashbrow?

The average household income in Ashbrow is around £46,011 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ashbrow?

Ashbrow is represented by 1 elected councillor: James Richard Homewood (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Ashbrow

HD21TS

Friar Place

HD21TN

Huntingdon Avenue

HD21NH

Fell Greave Road

HD21AQ

Roydfield Street

HD21DP

Topaz Close

HD50RT

Westwood Street

HD21AH

Oak Terrace

HD50RR

Lower Quarry Road

HD21AA

Fartown Green Road

HD21RN

Wilton Avenue

HD21UG

Glenfield Avenue

HD21AX

Alder Street

HD21RY

Woodville Place

HD22FG

Maple Grove

HD21PD

Crest Hill Road

HD22RA

Allison Drive

HD63QP

Clough Lane

HD21DG

Ashbrow Road

HD21ZG

Suffolk Rise

HD21BN

Dewhurst Road

HD22LS

Netheroyd Hill Road

HD21PZ

Bradley Road

HD22EJ

New Hey Road

HD21HE

Occupation Road

HD21RE

Godwin Place

HD21AW

Fartown Green Road

HD21SX

Keldregate

HD22LP

Netheroyd Hill Road

HD21ZA

Spinners Close

HD21GJ

Rordin Heights

HD22GF

Highfield Road

HD22HX

Spinneyfield

HD21EZ

Beech Tree Court

HD22PN

York Avenue

HD22NB

Cowcliffe Hill Road

HD21JJ

Deighton Road

HD22NU

Prestwich Drive

HD22NP

North Cross Road

HD21JT

Deighton Road

HD22ND

Ganton Way

HD21JN

Sunnyview Crescent

HD21BL

The Grove

HD22RB

Bradford Road

HD21TP

Brooklands

HD21AS

Woodhouse Grove

HD22NW

Coach Road

HD21SG

Tudor Croft

HD21LJ

Keldregate

HD21DS

Bradley Meadows

HD21NT

Oxley Road

HD22JL

Fixby Road

HD22QW

Thirsk Close

HD22HZ

Judy Lane

HD22JJ

Cumberland Avenue

HD21DW

Peridot Fold

HD63QN

Lower Cote

HD22QX

York Avenue

HD22HW

Lightridge Close

HD21QX

Bradley Grange Gardens

HD21JB

Victoria Street

HD22LL

Bradford Road

HD21GQ

Longbow Close

HD21FU

Wiggan Lane

HD22PZ

Pickering Court

HD21SQ

Alandale Road

HD21NU

Hopkinson Road

HD21AY

Alder Street

HD21HZ

Riddings Road

HD22JS

Bradley Road

HD21NB

Sickleholme Court

HD21HX

Riddings Rise

HD21GY

Lilac Court

HD21PA

Bracken Grove

HD22LG

Ashbrow

HD21JU

Deighton Road

HD21BE

Jade Place

HD21RT

Leyland Croft

HD21BD

Abbey Road

HD22LN

Netheroyd Hill Road

HD21UU

Leeds Road

HD21GL

Woodlock Close

HD21LH

Warrenfield Court

HD21SZ

Copthorne Square

HD21BU

Central Avenue

HD21AF

Fartown Green Road

HD21UJ

Deighton Road

HD22LZ

Netheroyd Hill Road

HD22FA

Oakdean

HD21LQ

Greyfriars Avenue

HD50RU

Lower Quarry Road

HD22EW

Cote Lane

HD21ZQ

Weavers Drive

HD21EL

Wiggan Lane

HD21DE

North Rise

HD21QS

Woodlands Close

HD21LW

Warrenside

HD22LR

Netherwood Close

HD22HD

Norfield

HD22PR

Knaresborough Drive

HD21QG

Park Hill