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Deighton & Brackenhall

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 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

112

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Deighton & Brackenhall Population

7,324

Population density

2,641.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

66.77(+53%)

Anti-social behaviour

12.97(-6%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.92(+29%)

Public order

8.33(-7%)

Other theft

6.28(-6%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

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

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

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

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £158,500 in Deighton & Brackenhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £385,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Deighton & Brackenhall over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	7	£249,000	£132,100	£214,000	£262,500	£350,500
Flats	4	£64,000	£55,150	£55,750	£74,000	£78,800
Semi-Detached	23	£155,000	£115,500	£132,500	£225,000	£253,000
Terraced	15	£182,000	£80,960	£120,000	£192,500	£231,950

10 years median price trend in Deighton & Brackenhall

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Deighton & Brackenhall

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