Affluence in BD11 2DW
How BD11 2DW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Birkenshaw
- Council
- Kirklees
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,695 (2024)
How well off BD11 2DW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BD11 2DW area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment4.0
- Crime5.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Employment7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Income8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Education and skills9.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the BD11 2DW area is above that, at 62.4%. 24.1% are retired and 4.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BD11 2DW area is above that, at 42.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BD11 2DW area is broadly in line with that, at 34.1%. 15.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BD11 2DW sits in (Birkenshaw): about 1,695 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.