Postcode HD2 2QA 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 141.2 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 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 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 141.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 147 ft away from HD2 2QA.
Birkby near HD2 2QA 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Huddersfield | N/A | Walking directions to Huddersfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Norman Park | Medium | Walking directions to Norman Park |
Based on 198 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Ashbrow area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 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 | 74 | £392,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £79,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ashbrow
In the HD2 2QA postcode area, located within Birkby, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HD2 2QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Khadim Supersave | Blacker Road, Kirklees, HD1 5ET | Walking directions to Khadim Supersave |
| 0.4 mi | Kandola's | 11-13 Willow Lane East, Huddersfield, HD1 6JP | Walking directions to Kandola's |
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.
Elected local representatives for HD2 2QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Richard Homewood
Ashbrow - Elected 2 May 2024
Harpreet Uppal
Huddersfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.