Postcode BD11 2LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Birstall and Birkenshaw area of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Birkenshaw area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 median sale price in Birstall and Birkenshaw is £203,500 (around £247 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £159,961 and £275,000. The nearest station is Low Moor, about 2.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Birkenshaw Park.
Birkenshaw has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,890 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Birkenshaw has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.1% 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.
The average income per household in Birkenshaw is £56,082 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 149 ft away from BD11 2LJ.
Birkenshaw near BD11 2LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Low Moor located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Birkenshaw Park | Small | Walking directions to Birkenshaw Park |
Based on 254 recent sales, the median property price is £203,500 (about £247 per square foot) in Birstall and Birkenshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £875,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £375,000 | £299 |
| Semi-Detached | 96 | £235,000 | £255 |
| Terraced | 96 | £161,000 | £221 |
| Flats | 15 | £129,950 | £184 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £375,000 | £136,000 | £225,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £360,000 | £93,750 | £230,000 | £162,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £296 | £166 | £255 | £220 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD11 2LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | 12, Birkhill Crescent, Bradford, BD11 2LJ | Terraced | Freehold | £178,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 20, Birkenshaw Lane, Bradford, BD11 2HA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £198,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 22, Birkenshaw Lane, Bradford, BD11 2HA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 24, Birkenshaw Lane, Bradford, BD11 2HA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2026 | 110, Old Lane, Bradford, BD11 2JX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 |
In the BD11 2LJ postcode area, located within Birkenshaw, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | BBG Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Mar 2016. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Jun 2026. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BD11 2LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Birkenshaw Convenience Store | 2 Old Lane, Bradford, BD11 2JX | Walking directions to Birkenshaw Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Whitehall Stores | 86 Whitehall Road East, Bradford, BD11 2ER | Walking directions to Whitehall Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Moor Lane Mini-Market | 262 Moor Lane, Bradford, BD11 2HH | Walking directions to Moor Lane Mini-Market |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Croft Bank, Kirklees, BD11 2AQ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BD11 2LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Stephen Thompson
Birstall and Birkenshaw - Elected 2 May 2024
Kim Leadbeater
Spen Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BD11 2LJ records about 52 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around BD11 2LJ in Birstall and Birkenshaw is £203,500 (about £247 per square foot) based on 254 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to BD11 2LJ, including Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good), BBG Academy (Good) and East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BD11 2LJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,890 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Spen Valley covering BD11 2LJ 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).