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Birkenshaw

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About

Birkenshaw is a residential area situated between Bradford and Leeds, within the metropolitan borough of Kirklees. The landscape is characterised by green spaces and suburban housing, with older stone-built properties alongside more modern developments. The area is served by local shops and services along Bradford Road, which forms a central thoroughfare.

A notable local landmark is the Howden Clough, a wooded valley that provides a network of public footpaths. This green corridor offers walking routes through former quarrying land, adding a distinct natural feature to the suburban setting. The M62 motorway runs to the north, defining part of the area's boundary.

Area overview

On average Birkenshaw has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Birkenshaw is £56,082 per year. There are 3 schools in Birkenshaw: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Birkenshaw is home to around 7,552 people, with a population density of about 1,123.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Birkenshaw Population
7,552
Population density
1,123.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.32(-52%)
Burglary
8.87(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.21(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.16(-40%)
Other theft
4.9(-26%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,006
92.77%
Indian
88
1.17%
Other White
74
0.98%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
72
0.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
56
0.74%
Total population: 7,552

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,891
30.99%
Level 3 (A level)
1,125
18.44%
No qualifications
995
16.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
907
14.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
584
9.57%
Total 16+ residents: 6,102

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,293
40.34%
Owns outright
1,227
38.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
410
12.79%
Other social rented
117
3.65%
Social rents from council
77
2.4%
Total households: 3,205

Property prices in Birkenshaw

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £188,500 in Birkenshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £748,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Birkenshaw in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birkenshaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached17£449,000£3,042
Flats8£136,000£2,030
Semi-Detached32£244,000£2,824
Terraced53£160,000£2,633

10 years median price trend in Birkenshaw

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birkenshaw.

All postcodes in Birkenshaw

WF179LF

Nutter Lane

BD112AR

Threshfield Crescent

BD112LX

Swinroyd Close

BD112PL

Lockgate Rise

BD194BD

Swincliffe Crescent

BD46NX

Grange Avenue

BD112AU

Bradford Road

BD112NJ

Kingsley Crescent

BD112LJ

Birkhill Crescent

BD112JT

Amblerthorne

BD112WL

Birstall and Birkenshaw

BD112PB

Chellow Terrace

BD112NR

Moor Lane

BD112LQ

Whitehall Road East

BD46RG

Rosedale Court

BD112BX

Station Lane

BD46RA

Toftshaw Moor

BD46PX

Hurstville Avenue

BD112HY

Wellington Court

BD112BP

Moorlands Road

BD112EG

Carlton Court

BD46PL

Bierley Marsh

BD46RD

Raikes Lane

BD112AQ

Bradford Road

BD112PR

Ridge Lane

BD112HX

Town Street

BD46RP

Ladyroyd Drive

BD112HD

Birkenshaw Lane

BD112AH

Bradford Road

BD112AZ

Brownhill Drive

BD112HP

Moorfield

BD46PZ

Soureby Cross Way

BD112AD

Allen Croft

BD112EB

Oakroyd Close

BD112JH

Sherburn Grove

BD112EX

Ghyllroyd Avenue

BD112HH

Moor Lane

BD112JD

St Johns Place

BD112AE

Bradford Road

BD46PN

Verity Street

BD112DU

Whitehall Road West

BD112AT

Bradford Road

BD194LJ

Moor Lane

BD112DP

Heathfield Lane

BD112PG

Oakway

BD112HT

Croft Street

BD112JU

Bywater Row

BD194LH

Dewsbury Road

BD112AJ

Wellington Street

BD112BH

Moorlands Road

BD112LR

Elmfield Court

BD112JZ

St Pauls Avenue

BD112DT

Marsh Lane

BD112NQ

Kingsley Avenue

BD112NA

Whitehall Road East

BD112LT

Bradford Road

BD112AY

Moorhouse Lane

BD46NT

Moor View

BD112DS

Bradford Road

BD112NN

Bottoms Lane

BD112LB

Prospect Lane

BD46PP

South View Road

BD112ND

Kingsley Drive

BD112BS

Moorlands Road

BD112EH

Oakwood Avenue

BD112JG

Birch Court

BD194BR

Swincliffe Gardens

BD112ES

Ghyllroyd Drive

BD112NH

Kingsley Close

BD112BE

Bradford Road

BD46PT

South View Drive

BD112BB

Moorhouse Drive

BD112AF

Cross Lane

BD194AX

Dewsbury Road

BD112AX

Bradford Road

BD112LA

Old Lane

BD46PD

Bradford & Heckmondwike Road

BD112BD

Bradford Road

BD112PQ

Oakway

BD112LG

Woodlands Fold

BD112LD

Royds Avenue

BD112EF

Vicarage Gardens

BD112DQ

South Croft Gate

BD112JB

James Street

BD112HN

West View

BD112NS

Norwood Drive

BD46PB

Bradford Road

BD194BE

Bradford Road

BD112EE

Bradford Road

BD112JJ

Sherburn Close

BD112BN

Moorlands Avenue

BD112BU

Moorland Drive

BD112DR

Bradford Road

BD112LP

Royd Well

BD112LF

Emmet Close

BD194AR

Latham Lane

BD112JY

St Pauls Road

BD112BL

The Crescent

BD112DA

Hodgson Lane

BD46NS

North View Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.