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BD11 2JU

Bywater Row

Birstall and Birkenshaw

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Detailed insights for BD11 2JU

Overview

Postcode BD11 2JU is located in a major urban area, within the Birstall and Birkenshaw ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Birkenshaw area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birkenshaw is £56,082 per year. The nearest station is Low Moor, about 2.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Birkenshaw Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
21.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Birkenshaw has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,804 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Birkenshaw has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.5%

Approximately 21.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Birkenshaw is £56,082 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from BD11 2JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Birkenshaw near BD11 2JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Low Moor located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BD11 2JU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBirkenshaw ParkSmallWalking directions to Birkenshaw Park
0.4 miSparrow ParkSmallWalking directions to Sparrow Park

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
2,216 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.29(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.99(-2%)
Shoplifting
7.91(-10%)
Burglary
7.3(+43%)
Other theft
6.69(+1%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
254
91.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
3.25%
Indian
3
1.08%
Other White
3
1.08%
Pakistani
2
0.72%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
31.38%
No qualifications
45
18.83%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.81%
Apprenticeship
21
8.79%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
31.25%
Owns outright
37
25.69%
Other social rented
27
18.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
18.06%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.47%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Birstall and Birkenshaw

Median price£201,000
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)244
Typical range (middle 50%)£156K – £284K

Based on 244 recent sales, the median property price is £201,000 (about £242 per square foot) in Birstall and Birkenshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birstall and Birkenshaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached52£376,250£292
Semi-Detached87£228,000£245
Terraced95£160,000£219
Flats10£129,250£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birstall and Birkenshaw

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birstall and Birkenshaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257,500£155,000£143,000£101,000
2017£249,000£99,950£150,000£115,000
2018£270,000£90,000£161,500£114,950
2019£290,000£94,998£175,000£120,000
2020£340,000£110,000£165,000£132,500
2021£322,000£82,500£195,000£130,000
2022£302,500£104,000£212,000£143,750
2023£310,000£108,000£222,500£147,750
2024£350,000£118,000£224,000£150,000
2025£371,000£136,000£225,000£159,998
2026£386,250£92,500£225,000£157,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birstall and Birkenshaw.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birstall and Birkenshaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£185£166£139
2017£198£128£167£156
2018£213£127£176£150
2019£234£152£196£161
2020£246£165£192£182
2021£258£114£214£177
2022£279£159£223£192
2023£263£133£243£194
2024£284£196£240£212
2025£294£212£251£219
2026£292£184£242£208
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birstall and Birkenshaw.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Birstall and Birkenshaw in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD11 2JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD11 2JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 202518, Brookfoot Avenue, Bradford, BD11 2JSTerracedFreehold£185,000
23 Jan 202612, St Pauls Road, Bradford, BD11 2JYSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
13 Nov 20253, Russell Grove, Bradford, BD11 2JRTerracedFreehold£228,000
21 Apr 2026110, Old Lane, Bradford, BD11 2JXSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
18 Jul 2025100, Old Lane, Bradford, BD11 2JXTerracedFreehold£144,500

Schools

In the BD11 2JU postcode area, located within Birkenshaw, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD11 2JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBirkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryBBG AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miPrimaryEast Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BD11 2JU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD11 2JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodCroft Bank, Kirklees, BD11 2AQWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miBirkenshaw Convenience Store2 Old Lane, Bradford, BD11 2JXWalking directions to Birkenshaw Convenience Store
0.2 miWhitehall Stores86 Whitehall Road East, Bradford, BD11 2ERWalking directions to Whitehall Stores
0.5 miBirkenshaw Convenience Store675 Bradford Road, Bradford, BD11 2AUWalking directions to Birkenshaw Convenience Store

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BD11 2JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Stephen Thompson

Birstall and Birkenshaw - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Kim Leadbeater

Spen Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictKirkleesE08000034
Parliamentary ConstituencySpen ValleyE14001506
ParishKirklees, unparished areaE43000188
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BirkenshawE02002271
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 001DE01011057
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BD11 2JU

Is BD11 2JU (Birkenshaw) safe?

The area around BD11 2JU records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, burglary and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BD11 2JU?

The median sale price around BD11 2JU in Birkenshaw is £201,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 244 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BD11 2JU?

There are 3 schools close to BD11 2JU, including Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good), BBG Academy (Good) and East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BD11 2JU?

BD11 2JU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,804 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BD11 2JU (Birkenshaw) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Spen Valley covering BD11 2JU is Kim Leadbeater (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Stephen Thompson (Conservative and Unionist Party).