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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 57 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
57
Deprivation level
4/10
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
23.44(-46%)
Burglary
9.67(+88%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.74(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.77(-44%)
Other theft
4.77(-28%)
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 111 recent sales, the median property price is £200,500 in Birkenshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,425,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birkenshaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£439,250
Flats2£143,500
Semi-Detached34£247,500
Terraced49£160,000

10 years median price trend in Birkenshaw

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

All postcodes in Birkenshaw

BD112JY

St Pauls Road

BD194AP

Latham Lane

BD112BD

Bradford Road

BD112HD

Birkenshaw Lane

BD112NT

Norwood Avenue

BD46PB

Bradford Road

BD112BJ

Limetree Grove

BD112BN

Moorlands Avenue

BD112LR

Elmfield Court

BD46PT

South View Drive

BD112AP

Mill Lane

BD112AR

Threshfield Crescent

BD112DG

Threelands

BD112DS

Bradford Road

BD46PF

Manor Farm Court

BD46QS

Toftshaw Lane

BD112JG

Birch Court

BD112AD

Allen Croft

BD112JB

James Street

BD112AT

Bradford Road

BD112EF

Vicarage Gardens

BD112LB

Prospect Lane

BD194BQ

Bradford Road

BD112BG

Moorside Avenue

BD112DE

Southcroft Drive

BD112EH

Oakwood Avenue

BD112HB

Birkenshaw Lane

BD112LY

Grove Terrace

BD112NA

Whitehall Road East

BD194AX

Dewsbury Road

BD46PJ

South View Road

BD112BU

Moorland Drive

BD112LT

Bradford Road

BD46PA

Bradford Road

BD112DW

Oakroyd View

BD112JD

St Johns Place

BD112NJ

Kingsley Crescent

BD112WL

Birstall and Birkenshaw

BD112AE

Bradford Road

BD112DY

Birstall and Birkenshaw

BD112DD

Southcroft Avenue

BD112EQ

Whitehall Road East

BD112ND

Kingsley Drive

BD112PJ

Holden View

BD112BX

Station Lane

BD112EB

Oakroyd Close

WF179LF

Nutter Lane

BD112AG

Bank View

BD112DU

Whitehall Road West

BD112JR

Russell Grove

BD112LQ

Whitehall Road East

BD194BR

Swincliffe Gardens

BD46RG

Rosedale Court

BD46RQ

Cliff Hollins Lane

BD112DB

Southcroft Avenue

BD112HL

Bottoms Lane

BD112JJ

Sherburn Close

BD112JS

Brookfoot Avenue

BD112NE

Kingsley Drive

WF179LG

Nutter Lane

BD112AY

Moorhouse Lane

BD112DX

Bradford Road

BD112HJ

Moor Lane

BD112HA

Birkenshaw Lane

BD112HQ

Birkenshaw Lane

BD112LH

Whitehall Road East

BD46PQ

Bradford Road

BD112EX

Ghyllroyd Avenue

BD112EZ

Albert Way

BD112LU

Bradford Road

BD46NP

Westgate Hill Street

BD112BB

Moorhouse Drive

BD112AZ

Brownhill Drive

BD112DA

Hodgson Lane

BD112PQ

Oakway

BD112BL

The Crescent

BD112DL

Ellison Grove

BD112HW

Heathfield Lane

BD112LG

Woodlands Fold

BD112DQ

South Croft Gate

BD112EE

Bradford Road

BD112HP

Moorfield

BD112LF

Emmet Close

BD112LP

Royd Well

BD112NQ

Kingsley Avenue

BD112NY

Russell Square

BD194LJ

Moor Lane

BD194AZ

Birstall and Birkenshaw

BD46NX

Grange Avenue

BD112HE

Birkenshaw Lane

BD112LW

Turnpike Close

BD46PS

South Way

BD46RA

Toftshaw Moor

BD112LJ

Birkhill Crescent

BD194AY

Bradford Road

BD112BE

Bradford Road

BD46PG

The Green

BD112AF

Cross Lane

BD112DT

Marsh Lane

BD112JP

Ash Grove

Data Sources

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