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Earlsheaton & Chickenley

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About

Earlsheaton & Chickenley are neighboring areas in Kirklees, West Yorkshire. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached housing. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs. The nearby Earlsheaton Park provides green space for recreation, while Chickenley Community Centre hosts events and activities.

Transport links are convenient, with bus routes connecting to Dewsbury town center and surrounding areas. The M1 motorway is easily accessible, offering connections to Leeds and Wakefield. The area has a quiet, suburban feel, with a mix of families and long-term residents. Industrial estates on the outskirts provide employment opportunities, balancing the residential character of the neighborhoods.

Area overview

On average Earlsheaton & Chickenley has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Earlsheaton & Chickenley is £34,200 per year. There are 3 schools in Earlsheaton & Chickenley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Earlsheaton & Chickenley Population
10,151
Population density
3,277.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,379
82.53%
Pakistani
742
7.31%
Other White
302
2.97%
Indian
207
2.04%
White and Asian (mixed)
125
1.23%
Total population: 10,153

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,403
34.21%
Owns outright
1,081
26.36%
Social rents from council
814
19.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
506
12.34%
Other social rented
153
3.73%
Total households: 4,101

Property prices in Earlsheaton & Chickenley

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Earlsheaton & Chickenley area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £460,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Earlsheaton & Chickenley 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 Earlsheaton & Chickenley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£280,000
Flats6£111,250
Semi-Detached53£195,000
Terraced44£145,000

10 years median price trend in Earlsheaton & Chickenley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Earlsheaton & Chickenley.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.