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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

HD21JT

Deighton Road

HD21QE

Bradley Road

HD21SD

Gisbourne Road

HD21SN

Oak Road

HD21XF

Upper Quarry Road

HD22JZ

Dorchester Road

HD21AX

Alder Street

HD21NL

Long Hill Road

HD21PA

Bracken Grove

HD21TY

Leeds Road

HD21WB

Leeds Road

HD22LP

Netheroyd Hill Road

HD22LR

Netherwood Close

HD22NS

Highcliffe Avenue

HD21DF

Ashbrow Road

HD21EJ

Tenter Hill Lane

HD21LS

Deighton Road

HD21NU

Hopkinson Road

HD21NX

Oxley Road

HD21UA

Dalton Bank Road

HD21UB

Leeds Road

HD22LW

Netheroyd Hill Road

HD50RH

Colne Bridge Road

HD63QW

Toothill Lane South

HD21JP

Deighton Road

HD21UX

Leeds Road

HD22HN

Cowcliffe Hill Road

HD22HR

Gernhill Avenue

HD22NE

Cowcliffe Hill Road

HD22QN

Bradford Road

HD22QS

Fulford Avenue

HD22QU

York Avenue

HD21BS

Woodhouse Avenue

HD21BU

Central Avenue

HD21DZ

Sheepridge Grove

HD21FN

Lower Quarry Road

HD21LN

Ochrewell Avenue

HD22HH

Kennedy Avenue

HD21DH

Woodhouse Hill

HD21SQ

Alandale Road

HD21DJ

Woodhouse Hall Road

HD21DY

Bradley Boulevard

HD21LB

Crawthorne Crescent

HD21NY

Catherine Road

HD21QG

Park Hill

HD22FE

The Ghyll

HD22JN

Fixby Road

HD21EX

Ash Meadow Close

HD21HQ

Spencer Terrace

HD21HT

Riddings Road

HD21JR

Deighton Road

HD21ND

Leeside Avenue

HD21RZ

Rockwood Close

HD22HG

Broomfield Road

HD22QT

York Avenue

HD21EB

Bradley Boulevard

HD21GN

Dyson Wood Way

HD21NB

Sickleholme Court

HD21QN

The Crest

HD21QY

Bradley Road

HD21TG

Huntingdon Avenue

HD21ZJ

Aquamarine Drive

HD22HU

The Fairway

HD22JG

Fixby Road

HD21AB

Leonard Street

HD21BD

Abbey Road

HD22PR

Knaresborough Drive

HD22QA

Spaines Road

HD21GJ

Rordin Heights

HD21HH

Sheepridge Road

HD21LY

Whitacre Street

HD21PD

Crest Hill Road

HD21PT

Shepherds Thorn Lane

HD21QF

Bradley Road

HD21RH

Copthorne Gardens

HD22HT

Lightridge Road

HD22QG

Skipton Avenue

HD22QZ

Bradford Road

HD21EH

Wiggan Lane

HD21HZ

Riddings Road

HD21LG

Warrenside

HD22JL

Fixby Road

HD22NG

Troon Drive

HD22QL

Whitby Avenue

HD21JN

Sunnyview Crescent

HD21NH

Fell Greave Road

HD21UD

Leeds Road

HD21UP

Leeds Road

HD21WA

Leeds Road

HD22HZ

Judy Lane

HD22QW

Thirsk Close

HD22JH

Marlborough Road

HD21RY

Woodville Place

HD21SB

Alandale Road

HD22LJ

Fulneck Close

HD22NU

Prestwich Drive

HD22PS

Hammerton Road

HD21AN

Ballroyd Road

HD21BZ

West Close

HD21DQ

Ash Brow Road

Data Sources

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