Bradley & North Fixby
Kirklees 022 · 4 sub-areas · 6,045 residents
Kirklees 022 is a largely owner-occupied corner of Kirklees in Yorkshire and The Humber, home to around 6,000 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £691 a month — well below the UK median for a 2-bed — and nearly eight in ten residents own their home outright or with a mortgage, giving the area a settled, established feel.
Bradley & North Fixby is a commuter neighbourhood within Kirklees — train into Manchester runs in around 54 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Bradley & North Fixby?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £759 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Bradley & North Fixby in Kirklees
Living in Bradley & North Fixby
This part of Kirklees has the demographic profile of somewhere people put down roots rather than pass through. Owner-occupation sits at nearly 79%, which is markedly above the national norm, and the age spread skews older — over a fifth of residents are aged 65 or above, and a similar share are in the 50–64 bracket. That combination produces quiet, stable streets rather than a buzzing rental market.
Rents here are competitive even by Yorkshire standards. At around £691 a month for a two-bedroom home, you're paying well under the UK median of roughly £1,200 for the same size. Even a three-bedroom property averages about £839 a month, which compares favourably to what you'd expect in Leeds or Manchester for comparable space. Rents rose around 10.5% in the past year, so the direction of travel is upward — but the starting point is low enough that it remains genuinely affordable.
The area is predominantly car-dependent: around 58% of residents commute by car, and public transport accounts for fewer than 5% of journeys. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.9 km away — about a 23-minute walk — and there's no metro or tram service within realistic distance. That said, around 30% of residents work from home, which softens the commuting picture considerably. The nearest major employment hub is reachable in just over 50 minutes by public transport or car.
Greenspace is one of the area's quiet strengths: the nearest green space is only about 260 metres away on average, and nearly two-thirds of residents can reach one on foot. The area scores in the sixth deprivation decile nationally — solidly middle of the road, neither among the most deprived nor particularly affluent. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on how conditions vary across the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Kirklees 022 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied neighbourhood with good greenspace access and affordable housing. The trade-off is limited public transport and a school-quality picture that's patchy compared to the national average. It suits people who drive, work from home, and want space for the money rather than city-centre buzz.
- What is the rent in Kirklees 022?
- A one-bedroom home averages around £566 a month, a two-bed around £691, and a three-bed around £839. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level ONS data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 10.5% in the past year, but they remain well below the UK median for comparable properties.
- Is Kirklees 022 safe?
- Crime runs at around 75 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — slightly below the UK national average of roughly 80. The area sits in the sixth deprivation decile nationally, suggesting no concentrated disadvantage. It's a broadly safe neighbourhood rather than a standout low-crime one.
- What's the commute from Kirklees 022 to nearby cities?
- Manchester is around 57 minutes by public transport. The nearest major employment hub is reachable in just over 50 minutes. London takes roughly 2 hours 35 minutes and Birmingham around 2 hours 22 minutes by rail or bus. Most residents drive — only about 5% use public transport for their commute.
- Who lives in Kirklees 022?
- Predominantly older owner-occupiers — over 44% of residents are aged 50 or above, and nearly 79% own their home. It's not a neighbourhood with a strong renter or young-professional presence. Around a third of residents hold a degree, and 86% were born in the UK.
- What schools are near Kirklees 022?
- There are 27 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 36% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just under 2.9 km away. Check Kirklees council's school finder for current catchment boundaries and inspection grades.