Oakroyd Close Birkenshaw, Kirklees
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (BD11), about 40 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 19407756.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Kirklees costs £2,441 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Low Moor, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 740 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 166 to 169 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Drighlington Medical Centre, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Kirklees in 2026-27: Band D £2,441 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,627 | £1,899 | £2,170 | £2,441 | £2,984 | £3,526 | £4,068 | £4,882 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (35% of about 800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land Off, Croft Street, Birkenshaw: up to 34 homes, pending decision (500 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 166 m and 169 m above sea level (168 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD11 2DW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BD11 2EB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Low Moor 292,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Bradford Interchange 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Batley 227,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Halfway House Birkenshaw | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cleckheaton Bus Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | St Johns Car Park GeniePoint | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 13.3 km (8.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Drighlington Medical Centre | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Birkenshaw Pharmacy | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Whitehall Dental Care | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Dewsbury & District Hospital-Combined Elective Surgical Hub | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Birkenshaw, Bradford Rd, Birkenshaw Cashzone | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,080 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,730 m² | 370 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,460 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Battle of Adwalton Moor 1643, a registered battlefield, 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Adwalton Moor 1643 | Registered battlefield | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kittle Point Wood | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Birkenshaw Bottoms | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Oakwell Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Hunsworth Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Lanes Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Helicon Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 5 |
5 of the street's 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Kirklees: see them on the Kirklees page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBG Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Tong Leadership Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITHAI LIMITED BD11 2EQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Halfway Fisheries BD11 2EQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Sugar Snap Kitchen at Oakroyd BD11 2DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| The Golden Fleece BD11 2EQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Cafe Fresco BD11 2EQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Halfway House BD11 2EQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Birkenshaw Community Hall BD11 2DR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2012 |
| Bambinis Play BD11 2DR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Mrs B's Nursery Birkenshaw BD11 2DR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 4 Good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Whitehall Service Station BD11 2EJ | Retailers - other | 250 m | Exempt | |
| Coffee & Crumb BD11 2AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Whitehall Stores BD11 2ER | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Sab's Kitchen BD11 2DP | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Heathfield Farm BD11 2DP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Bbg Academy BD19 4BE | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Oakroyd View (4); On or near Carlton Court (4); On or near Marsh Lane (2); On or near Oakroyd Drive (2); On or near Oakwood Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 74% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Oakroyd View · Oakroyd Drive · Bradford Road · Oakwood Avenue · Marsh Lane · Carlton Court · Bradford Road · Whitehall Road West · Grove Terrace · Bradford Road · Grove Terrace · Elmfield Court
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.