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North Lindley & Birchencliffe

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About

North Lindley and Birchencliffe are residential suburbs situated on elevated ground to the east of Huddersfield town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced homes, with pockets of green space and local shopping parades serving the community. Roads like Lindley Moor Road and Blackmoorfoot Road provide main transport links through the neighbourhoods, connecting them to wider Kirklees.

The topography offers views across the Colne Valley. A notable local landmark is the Birchencliffe Inn, a roadside pub with a distinctive tall spire that has long served as a navigation point. The area is primarily residential, with several schools and sports facilities, and is bordered by more open moorland to the north towards the M62 motorway.

Area overview

On average North Lindley & Birchencliffe has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Lindley & Birchencliffe is £56,417 per year. The median sale price in North Lindley & Birchencliffe is £260,000 (around £285 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £200,000 and £336,375. North Lindley & Birchencliffe is home to around 8,595 people, with a population density of about 3,307.7 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Lindley & Birchencliffe Population
8,595
Population density
3,307.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.08(-46%)
Shoplifting
10.82(+24%)
Public order
5.93(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.77(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.49(-59%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,795
79.06%
Pakistani
588
6.84%
Indian
226
2.63%
Other White
165
1.92%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
135
1.57%
Total population: 8,595

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,723
39.62%
Level 3 (A level)
1,215
17.68%
No qualifications
973
14.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
816
11.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
527
7.67%
Total 16+ residents: 6,873

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,443
39.12%
Owns with a mortgage
1,423
38.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
441
11.95%
Social rents from council
161
4.36%
Other social rented
139
3.77%
Total households: 3,689

Property prices in North Lindley & Birchencliffe

Median price: £260,000
Price per sq ft: £285
Sales (last 12 months): 134
Typical range (middle 50%): £200K – £336K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £285 per square foot) in North Lindley & Birchencliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,700 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Lindley & Birchencliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£391,250£316
Semi-Detached53£260,000£288
Terraced29£191,000£246
Flats14£157,500£233

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Lindley & Birchencliffe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Lindley & Birchencliffe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297,500£120,000£164,975£163,500
2017£292,245£151,500£195,000£183,250
2018£302,498£93,000£195,000£186,500
2019£281,225£135,000£199,950£160,000
2020£264,950£137,500£205,000£149,750
2021£314,950£150,000£223,000£210,000
2022£309,333£160,000£235,000£186,500
2023£337,000£120,625£235,000£170,000
2024£370,000£170,000£245,000£179,950
2025£382,000£169,000£259,000£189,000
2026£395,000£148,000£260,000£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Lindley & Birchencliffe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Lindley & Birchencliffe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240£183£207£167
2017£240£268£192£180
2018£239£149£218£183
2019£235£217£217£177
2020£243£202£223£190
2021£255£245£237£206
2022£288£286£261£214
2023£303£182£273£219
2024£301£282£280£234
2025£315£246£283£237
2026£319£225£293£250
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Lindley & Birchencliffe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Lindley & Birchencliffe 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.

Frequently asked questions about North Lindley & Birchencliffe

Is North Lindley & Birchencliffe safe?

North Lindley & Birchencliffe records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in North Lindley & Birchencliffe?

The median sale price in North Lindley & Birchencliffe is £260,000 (about £285 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is North Lindley & Birchencliffe?

North Lindley & Birchencliffe scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in North Lindley & Birchencliffe sits around rank 25,221 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in North Lindley & Birchencliffe?

The average household income in North Lindley & Birchencliffe is around £56,417 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin North Lindley & Birchencliffe

HD33QD

Goldington Avenue

HD33GG

Farriers Way

HD33NB

Wadsworth Fold

HD33GN

Anvil Court

HD33EL

Acre Street

HD33UE

Lindley Moor Road

HD33EJ

Acre Street

HD33SG

Deer Croft Crescent

HD33WZ

Jericho Way

HD33LD

Weatherhill Road

HD33JJ

Thomas Street

HD33JD

Thomas Street

HD32AE

Haigh Road

HD33TN

Hill Close

HD33BW

Crosland Court

HD33TD

Lindley Moor Road

HD33GJ

Morton Way

HD33JU

Dearne Fold

HD33ST

Cowrakes Road

HD33ZG

Tennyson Avenue

HD33LF

Fern Lea Flats

HD33JY

Ryecroft Drive

HD33ZD

Smithy Way

HD33SL

Moorhill Road

HD33LA

Cowrakes Road

HD33JW

Brian Street

HD33HJ

Oaktree Lane

HD33SP

Heather Court

HD33QB

Wynmore Drive

HD33QJ

Baton Drive

HD33ZY

Tennyson Avenue

HD33WF

Sandmoor Drive

HD33RJ

Ainley Close

HD33GU

Romsey Close

HD33JH

Thorncliffe Street

HD33WH

Kirkwood Drive

HD33EH

Acre Street

HD33HZ

Lyndhurst Road

HD33SW

Hill Top Road

HD33SU

Crosland Road

HD33ZQ

Austin Close

HD33PL

Crosland Road

HD33UD

Laund Road

HD33WD

Peebles Close

HD33QY

Weatherhill Road

HD33WA

Kirkwood Drive

HD33YF

Dryden Way

HD33ZP

Bridges Avenue

HD33UF

Moorlands Crescent

HD33GT

Maplin Drive

HD33NR

Whitteron Close

HD33QE

Ryndleside

HD33GR

Border Close

HD33LB

Cowrakes Close

HD33FX

Church Tower View

HD33UA

Peat Ponds

HD33RS

Warren House Lane

HD33EQ

Occupation Road

HD33PE

Low Hills Lane

HD33TU

Laund Road

HD33LZ

East Street

HD33ZL

Catherine Close

HD33UB

Rafborn Grove

HD33PW

Crosland Road

HD33WQ

Lakeside Court

HD33JZ

Fern Lea Road

HD33TQ

The Oaks

HD33UJ

Rafborn Avenue

HD33XT

Laund Croft

HD33QT

Yew Tree Road

HD33SR

Hill Top Road

HD33ZT

Austin Close

HD33GS

Walsham Drive

HD33PF

Chiltern Avenue

HD33HU

Plover Road

HD33JF

Lidget Street

HD32AB

Haigh Close

HD33WU

Pavilion View

HD33WL

Farnlee

HD33NA

Zion Close

HD33JG

Temple Street

HD33QU

Lindley Avenue

HD33ZN

Flax Meadow

HD33ZW

Warton Avenue

HD33SN

Deer Croft Road

HD33LX

Holly Bank Road

HD33UG

Moorlands Road

HD33GH

Kiln Court

HD33WX

Blacksmith Way

HD33TX

Laund Road

HD33TB

Lindley Moor Road

HD33SD

St Stephens Fold

HD33QH

Crosland Fold

HD33HT

Stirling Wood Close

HD33SB

Blackthorn Drive

HD33GL

St Stephens Fold

HD33ZX

Pye Road

HD33ZJ

Lidget Street

HD33HF

Kirk Lea Crescent

HD33UW

Brewery Court