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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. The median sale price in Ashbrow is £225,000 (around £218 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £380,000. 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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ashbrow Population

20,373

Population density

1,800.9 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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): 193

Typical range (middle 50%): £135K – £380K

Based on 193 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 £676,313.

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	79	£410,505	£298	£210,000	£282,500	£456,500	£573,000
Semi-Detached	54	£187,250	£215	£104,750	£155,000	£228,750	£297,625
Terraced	46	£137,500	£153	£60,250	£92,000	£173,000	£260,500
Flats	14	£81,250	£119	£63,675	£75,113	£85,000	£88,700

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ashbrow

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashbrow.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£379,500	£84,000	£185,000	£137,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashbrow.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£216	£158
2026	£267	£122	£218	£150

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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Property prices in Ashbrow

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ashbrow

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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