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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

HD22HP

Lightridge Road

HD22RA

Allison Drive

HD50RU

Lower Quarry Road

HD21JS

Deighton Road

HD21LX

Whitacre Street

HD21UR

Leeds Road

HD22FB

Larchdale

HD22JR

Bradford Road

HD22ND

Ganton Way

HD22NW

Coach Road

HD22NX

Sunningdale Croft

HD22RE

Richmond Avenue

HD22RF

Richmond Avenue

HD21DP

Topaz Close

HD21DU

Ashbrow Road

HD21DX

Ashbrow Road

HD21GZ

Dyson Wood Way

HD21TW

Priory Place

HD21UZ

Bradley Road

HD22EJ

New Hey Road

HD22EP

Lightridge Road

HD22HB

Lightridge Road

HD22JY

Bradford Road

HD22LS

Netheroyd Hill Road

HD50RD

Fearnley Mill Drive

HD21BG

Aquamarine Drive

HD21EE

Leafield Close

HD21NT

Oxley Road

HD21RG

Owlers Close

HD21RS

Wilton Avenue

HD21UG

Glenfield Avenue

HD21UY

Leeds Road

HD22HX

Spinneyfield

HD63QR

Clough Lane

HD21BB

Abbey Road

HD21EF

Bradley Boulevard

HD21EY

Wood View

HD21FU

Wiggan Lane

HD21HU

Browning Road

HD21LZ

Grantley Place

HD21SG

Tudor Croft

HD21UQ

Glenfield Avenue

HD22LQ

Bradford Road

HD21EA

Bradley Boulevard

HD21EZ

Beech Tree Court

HD21JA

Riddings Road

HD21LT

Whitacre Street

HD21TR

Brooklands

HD21ZP

Spindle Walk

HD22GU

Ashbrow

HD22HJ

Kennedy Avenue

HD21GT

Dyson Wood Way

HD21PN

The Muirlands

HD21PU

Bradley Road

HD21WN

Keldregate

HD22HW

Lightridge Close

HD22HY

Viewlands

HD22PP

York Avenue

HD22QE

Beverley Court

HD21QP

Park Lea

HD21RQ

Sherwood Avenue

HD21SP

Woodman Avenue

HD21UJ

Deighton Road

HD21ZH

Sylvan Ridge

HD22ER

Lightridge Road

HD22LZ

Netheroyd Hill Road

HD21AQ

Roydfield Street

HD21DA

Central Avenue

HD21DN

Woodhouse Hill

HD21HN

Scott Vale

HD21JY

Shepherds Grove

HD21LF

Keldregate

HD21LP

Warrenside

HD21NQ

Fell Grove

HD21RX

Alandale Road

HD21ET

Belle Vue Crescent

HD21BJ

Dewhurst Road

HD21SU

Keldregate

HD21TD

Keldregate

HD22JF

Fixby Road

HD21AL

Back Pollard Street

HD21SE

Stuart Place

HD21SL

St Thomas Gardens

HD22FQ

Jilley Royd Lane

HD21DD

Central Drive

HD21LR

Hurstwood

HD21RD

Tithe House Way

HD21RL

Staynton Crescent

HD21RP

Meadow Croft

HD21PY

Sandringham Court

HD21QL

Parkstone

HD22HS

Lightridge Road

HD22NH

Gleneagles Way

HD22NN

Fixby Park Drive

HD22QR

York Avenue

HD21GR

Park Lea

HD21GU

Marlington Drive

HD21GW

Marlington Drive

HD21HR

Ruskin Grove

HD21PR

Bradley Road

Data Sources

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