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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

HD21QU

Bradley Road

HD21TN

Huntingdon Avenue

HD22QY

Bradford Road

HD21RB

Connaught Fold

HD21RW

Fallow Croft

HD22EU

St Francis Gardens

HD22HE

Lightridge Road

HD22QQ

Bradford Road

HD21DE

North Rise

HD21DS

Bradley Meadows

HD21JJ

Deighton Road

HD21SA

Stutely Grove

HD21TP

Brooklands

HD21XQ

Bradley Quarry Close

HD22GS

Bridge View

HD22HQ

Broomfield Road

HD22PW

Pateley Crescent

HD21BT

Central Avenue

HD21NF

Hopkinson Road

HD21SS

Elder Road

HD22FA

Oakdean

HD22FF

Beechwood Grove

HD22LT

Southlands Drive

HD21BQ

Keldregate

HD21JZ

Colne Hurst

HD21PS

Bradley Road

HD21UE

Leeds Road

HD22JW

Bradford Road

HD21AZ

Abbey Road

HD21BY

South Avenue

HD21QQ

Steeplands

HD21RF

Sherwood Avenue

HD21RT

Leyland Croft

HD21SF

Windsor Place

HD22FD

The Dell

HD22JT

Ashbrow

HD21AS

Woodhouse Grove

HD21EP

Belle Vue Crescent

HD21HS

Riddings Road

HD22JA

The Coppice

HD22NT

Hoylake Avenue

HD21PB

Hopkinson Road

HD21AP

Blackhouse Road

HD21QS

Woodlands Close

HD22GT

Manor Close

HD22LA

Bradford Road

HD22LH

Bradford Road

HD21BX

East Close

HD21HY

Bernard Street

HD21JX

Keldregate

HD21RR

White Cross

HD21TF

Keldregate

HD22JJ

Cumberland Avenue

HD21EG

Newhouse Road

HD21LJ

Keldregate

HD21PZ

Bradley Road

HD22GF

Highfield Road

HD21AY

Alder Street

HD21BN

Dewhurst Road

HD21HJ

Chestnut Street

HD21LL

Ochrewell Avenue

HD21TZ

Ferndale Court

HD21NR

Robin Hood Road

HD21QB

The Green

HD22LN

Netheroyd Hill Road

HD50RR

Lower Quarry Road

HD22JE

Clough Lane

HD21BE

Jade Place

HD21JW

Deighton Road

HD21NZ

Trafalgar Close

HD21SY

Keldregate

HD22HD

Norfield

HD22PZ

Pickering Court

HD22QJ

Cawthorne Avenue

HD21GS

Norfolk Avenue

HD21LD

Chalwood

HD21TH

Couford Grove

HD22HL

Lightridge Road

HD22LX

Netheroyd Hill Road

HD50RJ

Leeds Road

HD21BL

The Grove

HD21GL

Woodlock Close

HD21HA

Sheepridge Road

HD21PW

Redwood Drive

HD21SZ

Copthorne Square

HD21TT

Abbots Place

HD21UW

Station Road

HD21ZF

Drysdale Fold

HD22JB

Fixby Road

HD22QH

Richmond Avenue

HD21AJ

Pollard Street

HD21ES

Well Grove

HD21GP

Honey Hall Ing

HD21JD

Cherry Nook Road

HD21NG

Greave Close

HD22RB

Bradford Road

HD21LQ

Greyfriars Avenue

HD21QR

Park Lea

HD21TJ

Leeds Road

HD22QP

Ripon Avenue

Data Sources

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