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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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ashbrow Population

20,373

Population density

1,800.9 per km²

Crime

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	73	£385,000	£211,000	£305,000	£462,000	£634,000
Flats	5	£72,000	£55,200	£56,000	£80,000	£212,000
Semi-Detached	65	£190,000	£115,400	£140,000	£254,995	£307,999
Terraced	43	£140,000	£65,730	£112,500	£168,000	£225,150

10 years median price trend in Ashbrow

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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