Postcode HD2 1BD is located in a major urban area, within the Ashbrow ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Birkby area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birkby is £42,934 per year. The nearest station is Huddersfield located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Norman Park.
Birkby has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,926 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Birkby has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Birkby is £42,934 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 185 ft away from HD2 1BD.
Birkby near HD2 1BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Huddersfield located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Huddersfield | N/A | Walking directions to Huddersfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Norman Park | Medium | Walking directions to Norman Park |
Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Ashbrow area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £745,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 73 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £72,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ashbrow
In the HD2 1BD postcode area, located within Birkby, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HD2 1BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kandola's | 11-13 Willow Lane East, Huddersfield, HD1 6JP | Walking directions to Kandola's |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | Emerald Street, Kirklees, HD1 6QB | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.5 mi | The Food Warehouse | Great Northern Retail Park, Huddersfield, HD1 6ND | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.