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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

BD194AZ

Birstall and Birkenshaw

BD46PU

Hunsworth Lane

BD112NP

Norwood Grove

BD46NP

Westgate Hill Street

BD112PH

Emmet Court

BD112AS

Brownhill Close

BD112DL

Ellison Grove

BD112JR

Russell Grove

BD112NE

Kingsley Drive

BD46NE

Redhill Close

BD112EN

Whitehall Road East

BD112PP

Navigation Way

BD112EY

Albert Crescent

BD112NU

Norwood Crescent

BD112DB

Southcroft Avenue

BD112DZ

Park View

BD46PG

The Green

BD112NT

Norwood Avenue

BD46QS

Toftshaw Lane

BD112JL

Old Lane

BD46PW

Fairfax View

BD112EL

Prospect Lane

BD112AG

Bank View

BD194BQ

Bradford Road

BD46PY

Hunsworth Lane

BD112AP

Mill Lane

BD112JX

Old Lane

BD112AL

Furnace Lane

BD112PN

Navigation Court

BD194BB

Milford Grove

BD112JN

Old Lane

BD112AB

Allen Croft

BD46RJ

Winfield Drive

BD112HL

Bottoms Lane

BD112BT

Moorville Drive

BD112PE

Beech Walk

BD112EU

Lynwood Close

BD112DE

Southcroft Drive

BD112DH

Mill Lane

BD112LL

Whitehall Road East

BD112HQ

Birkenshaw Lane

BD112HA

Birkenshaw Lane

BD112BJ

Limetree Grove

BD112HJ

Moor Lane

BD112NG

The Beeches

BD112LH

Whitehall Road East

BD46PQ

Bradford Road

BD112EJ

Whitehall Road East

BD112DY

Birstall and Birkenshaw

BD46PH

South View Road

BD112LU

Bradford Road

BD112DD

Southcroft Avenue

BD46PS

South Way

BD112DG

Threelands

BD112AA

Bradford Road

BD194BG

Swincliffe Close

BD112HB

Birkenshaw Lane

BD194AP

Latham Lane

BD46RN

Hunsworth Lane

BD112NX

Moor Lane

WF179LG

Nutter Lane

BD194BA

Manor Park Gardens

BD46RQ

Cliff Hollins Lane

BD112LY

Grove Terrace

BD112LS

Whitehall Road West

BD112PJ

Holden View

BD112PF

Elm Court

BD112JS

Brookfoot Avenue

BD46PF

Manor Farm Court

BD112DX

Bradford Road

BD112JE

Station Lane

BD112HE

Birkenshaw Lane

BD112PA

Birksland Moor

BD46PJ

South View Road

BD46RL

Hunsworth Lane

BD112EQ

Whitehall Road East

BD112ET

Ghyllroyd Drive

BD112NB

Tetley Drive

BD46PA

Bradford Road

BD112JP

Ash Grove

BD46RH

Cliff Hollins Lane

BD112HW

Heathfield Lane

BD194AY

Bradford Road

BD112NY

Russell Square

BD112LW

Turnpike Close

BD112NL

Kingsley Crescent

BD112ER

Whitehall Road East

BD46NU

Rose Mount

BD112AW

Hazel Close

BD112BG

Moorside Avenue

BD112LE

Whitehall Grove

BD46RE

Raikeswood Drive

BD112DW

Oakroyd View

BD112BA

Moorhouse Lane

BD112AN

Southfield Terrace

BD112EZ

Albert Way

BD46PR

South View Close

Data Sources

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