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BD4 6RE

Raikeswood Drive

Birstall and Birkenshaw

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Detailed insights for BD4 6RE

Overview

Postcode BD4 6RE is located in a rural hamlet, 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 1.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Green.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Birkenshaw has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,804 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BD4 6RE.

Flood risk

No risk

Birkenshaw near BD4 6RE 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BD4 6RE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe GreenSmallWalking directions to The Green

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
134.9 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
285
88.79%
Chinese
7
2.18%
White and Black African (mixed)
7
2.18%
Indian
5
1.56%
Pakistani
5
1.56%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
39.3%
Level 3 (A level)
47
18.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.4%
No qualifications
34
13.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.45%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
40.98%
Owns with a mortgage
45
36.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.57%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.92%
Social rents from council
2
1.64%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Birstall and Birkenshaw

Median price£201,000
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)236
Typical range (middle 50%)£157K – £285K

Based on 236 recent sales, the median property price is £201,000 (about £243 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
Detached50£386,250£292
Semi-Detached85£228,000£245
Terraced91£160,000£216
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 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD4 6RE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD4 6RE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Aug 2025212, Raikes Lane, Bradford, BD4 6RDSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
10 Oct 2025113, Toftshaw Lane, Bradford, BD4 6QSTerracedFreehold£139,950
20 Jun 2025198, Toftshaw Lane, Bradford, BD4 6QSTerracedFreehold£142,250
23 May 2025202, Toftshaw Lane, Bradford, BD4 6QSTerracedFreehold£150,000
16 May 202584, Toftshaw Lane, Bradford, BD4 6QSTerracedFreehold£123,000

Schools

In the BD4 6RE postcode area, located within Birkenshaw, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD4 6RE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryEast Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Requires improvement

0.6 miSecondaryTong Leadership AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt John's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BD4 6RE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD4 6RE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miKaren's Flower & WholefoodsThe Green, Kirklees, BD4 6PGWalking directions to Karen's Flower & Wholefoods
0.4 miIcelandWeaverthorpe Road, Bradford, BD4 9RQWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miMorrisons Daily541 Tong Street, Bradford, BD4 6NLWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 BD4 6RE, 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 BD4 6RE

Is BD4 6RE (Birkenshaw) safe?

The area around BD4 6RE 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 BD4 6RE?

The median sale price around BD4 6RE in Birstall and Birkenshaw is £201,000 (about £243 per square foot) based on 236 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BD4 6RE?

There are 5 schools close to BD4 6RE, including East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Requires improvement), Tong Leadership Academy (Good) and St John's CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BD4 6RE?

BD4 6RE 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 BD4 6RE (Birkenshaw) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Spen Valley covering BD4 6RE 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).

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