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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

BD112PG

Oakway

BD46PX

Hurstville Avenue

BD112HN

West View

BD112NG

The Beeches

BD112PN

Navigation Court

BD194BD

Swincliffe Crescent

BD46RJ

Winfield Drive

BD112JE

Station Lane

BD112PE

Beech Walk

BD112JH

Sherburn Grove

BD194LH

Dewsbury Road

BD46PN

Verity Street

BD112PH

Emmet Court

BD194BG

Swincliffe Close

BD112DZ

Park View

BD112LE

Whitehall Grove

BD112AA

Bradford Road

BD112AL

Furnace Lane

BD112EG

Carlton Court

BD194BB

Milford Grove

BD112ES

Ghyllroyd Drive

BD112EY

Albert Crescent

BD112HH

Moor Lane

BD112NL

Kingsley Crescent

BD46RH

Cliff Hollins Lane

BD46NS

North View Road

BD112PF

Elm Court

BD112AQ

Bradford Road

BD112JN

Old Lane

BD46PH

South View Road

BD46PP

South View Road

BD112AH

Bradford Road

BD112NS

Norwood Drive

BD112NU

Norwood Crescent

BD46RD

Raikes Lane

BD112JZ

St Pauls Avenue

BD112NB

Tetley Drive

BD112NN

Bottoms Lane

BD112AB

Allen Croft

BD112AW

Hazel Close

BD112DH

Mill Lane

BD112PR

Ridge Lane

BD46PY

Hunsworth Lane

BD112AJ

Wellington Street

BD112LX

Swinroyd Close

BD46PW

Fairfax View

BD112AU

Bradford Road

BD112HX

Town Street

BD112JL

Old Lane

BD112NX

Moor Lane

BD46PD

Bradford & Heckmondwike Road

BD112EU

Lynwood Close

BD112PA

Birksland Moor

BD112PP

Navigation Way

BD46PL

Bierley Marsh

BD112ET

Ghyllroyd Drive

BD112PL

Lockgate Rise

BD46NU

Rose Mount

BD46RN

Hunsworth Lane

BD46NT

Moor View

BD112PB

Chellow Terrace

BD194BE

Bradford Road

BD46RP

Ladyroyd Drive

BD112BS

Moorlands Road

BD112DR

Bradford Road

BD112AN

Southfield Terrace

BD112LD

Royds Avenue

BD112AS

Brownhill Close

BD112LL

Whitehall Road East

BD112NR

Moor Lane

BD112EL

Prospect Lane

BD112LA

Old Lane

BD194BA

Manor Park Gardens

BD112AX

Bradford Road

BD112BH

Moorlands Road

BD46PZ

Soureby Cross Way

BD46RE

Raikeswood Drive

BD112JX

Old Lane

BD112DP

Heathfield Lane

BD112NP

Norwood Grove

BD46PU

Hunsworth Lane

BD112BA

Moorhouse Lane

BD112HT

Croft Street

BD112NH

Kingsley Close

BD112HY

Wellington Court

BD112JU

Bywater Row

BD112LS

Whitehall Road West

BD46PR

South View Close

BD46RL

Hunsworth Lane

BD112EJ

Whitehall Road East

BD112EN

Whitehall Road East

BD112ER

Whitehall Road East

BD194AR

Latham Lane

BD112BP

Moorlands Road

BD112BT

Moorville Drive

BD112JT

Amblerthorne

BD46NE

Redhill Close

Data Sources

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