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Deighton & Brackenhall

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About

Deighton and Brackenhall form a residential area situated on the eastern side of Huddersfield, within the Kirklees district. The neighbourhood is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of terraced homes, council estates, and some more modern developments. It is served by local shops and amenities along Deighton Road, with the Huddersfield Broad Canal marking part of its southern boundary. The area provides direct access to the main road network, including the A62 Leeds Road.

A notable local landmark is the large, circular Brackenhall Water Tower, a prominent feature on the skyline. The area includes several green spaces, such as Deighton Recreation Ground and the playing fields near Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School. Historically an industrial and railway area, it is now a functional residential community close to Huddersfield town centre and the University of Huddersfield campus to the south.

Area overview

On average Deighton & Brackenhall has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 37.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Deighton & Brackenhall is £39,368 per year. There are 1 schools in Deighton & Brackenhall: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Deighton & Brackenhall is home to around 7,324 people, with a population density of about 2,641.5 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
37.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Deighton & Brackenhall Population
7,324
Population density
2,641.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.26(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.06(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.42(+10%)
Public order
8.6(-3%)
Other theft
7.37(+11%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,415
46.63%
Caribbean
689
9.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
663
9.05%
Pakistani
532
7.26%
Other White
462
6.31%
Total population: 7,323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,435
26.53%
No qualifications
1,347
24.9%
Level 3 (A level)
821
15.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
753
13.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
597
11.04%
Total 16+ residents: 5,409

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
988
32.85%
Owns with a mortgage
765
25.43%
Owns outright
527
17.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
402
13.36%
Other social rented
221
7.35%
Total households: 3,008

Property prices in Deighton & Brackenhall

Median price£168,000
Price per sq ft£192
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£111K – £233K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 (about £192 per square foot) in Deighton & Brackenhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £458,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Deighton & Brackenhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£266,000£224
Semi-Detached26£171,500£199
Terraced15£140,000£179
Flats10£82,000£124

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Deighton & Brackenhall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deighton & Brackenhall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171,250£63,000£120,000£120,000
2017£172,500£71,250£126,000£128,000
2018£150,000£65,000£111,000£120,000
2019£160,000£125,000£99,500£132,500
2020£175,000£62,250£110,000£137,500
2021£157,000£75,000£137,250£160,000
2022£178,500£74,500£147,000£135,000
2023£265,000£72,500£138,000£140,000
2024£173,000£85,000£154,500£170,000
2025£249,000£57,500£155,000£135,000
2026£285,000£85,000£203,250£157,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deighton & Brackenhall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Deighton & Brackenhall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152£59£123£123
2017£165£105£128£123
2018£145£120£126£132
2019£149£147£127£131
2020£169£100£153£129
2021£158£123£152£147
2022£195£124£173£153
2023£232£118£170£150
2024£148£129£170£157
2025£220£113£201£153
2026£239£127£217£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Deighton & Brackenhall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Deighton & Brackenhall in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.