About Barcroft

Barcroft is a residential area located in the BD22 postcode district of West Yorkshire, England. It lies to the north of the town of Huddersfield and is part of the Kirklees metropolitan borough. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached housing, with a mix of older Victorian and Edwardian properties alongside more modern developments. Barcroft is well-served by local amenities, including shops, schools, and community facilities, and is within easy reach of public transport links. The surrounding landscape features a blend of urban development and green spaces, with nearby parks offering recreational opportunities. The area has a strong sense of community and is known for its accessible location within the wider Huddersfield region.

School Ratings in Barcroft

Families in Barcroft have access to 61 local schools. Merlin Top Primary Academy and Beckfoot Phoenix are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Barcroft

Homes sell for an average of £186K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £143K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Barcroft

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Barcroft, with 21 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Barcroft

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Barcroft around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Barcroft

Barcroft benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,578 sales

Average Price £186K
£100 — £9.76M
Detached £293K 676
Semi £173K 1,413
Terraced £143K 2,139
Flat £126K 143

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

41 Primary
7 Secondary
13 Other
Lees Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Treetops Children's Centre 0.9 miles Haworth Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Oakworth Primary School Primary Good 1 miles Worth Valley Primary School Primary 1.1 miles Beckfoot Oakbank Secondary 1.4 miles Cullingworth Village Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Ingrow Primary School Primary Good 1.6 miles Parkside School Secondary 1.6 miles Low Fold Children and Family Centre Requires Improvement 1.7 miles Oxenhope CofE Primary School Primary 1.7 miles St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary 1.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Barcroft IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Barcroft are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
4/10
Employment
4/10
Education
4/10
Health
3/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
3/10
9,032 Children (0-15) 20%
28,148 Working Age 62%
11,071 Older (60+) 24%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 44.9% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 22% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Barcroft 234 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Barcroft is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

122 Violence & Sexual Offences
21 Anti-Social Behaviour
15 Public Order
15 Vehicle Crime
12 Drugs
11 Criminal Damage & Arson
11 Other Theft
8 Burglary
8 Other Crime
7 Shoplifting
2 Theft from Person
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Weapons
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Keighley Train Station 2.7 miles
Crossflatts Train Station 4 miles
Steeton And Silsden Train Station 4.5 miles
Saltaire Train Station 5.8 miles
Shipley (Yorks) Train Station 6.5 miles
Frizinghall Train Station 6.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Cross Roads 0 yards Haworth 0.6 miles Cackleshaw 0.6 miles Harewood Hill 0.6 miles Oakworth 0.9 miles Mytholmes 0.9 miles Dockroyd 0.9 miles Hole 0.9 miles Flappit Spring 0.9 miles Whins Wood 0.9 miles Bracken Bank 1.2 miles Bogthorn 1.2 miles

Local Government

District Craven
County North Yorkshire
Ward Cowling
Constituency Skipton and Ripon
Parish Cowling
Region Yorkshire and The Humber

Streets in BD22 30 shown View all streets

Acre Lane 3 Acre Meadow 1 Acre Mews 1 Acre Road 1 Addison Drive 1 Aire Street 2 Albert Street 1 Albion Street 2 All Wood Street 1 Alma Street 2 Ann Street 1 Annie Street 1 Apple Street 2 Apsley Street 2 Arctic Street 1 Arncliffe Road 1 Arnclifffe Avenue 1 Ash Street 2 Ashfield Terrace 1 Ashlar Close 1 Ashmount Mews 2 Back Lane 1 Back Leeming 2 Back Malt Street 1 Back River Street 1 Back Rydal Street 1 Back Wheat Street 1 Baden Street 2 Bamlett Brow 2 Bankfield Mount 1

Postcodes in BD22 50 shown View all postcodes

BD22 0AA BD22 0AB BD22 0AD BD22 0AE BD22 0AF BD22 0AG BD22 0AH BD22 0AJ BD22 0AL BD22 0AN BD22 0AP BD22 0AQ BD22 0AR BD22 0AS BD22 0AT BD22 0AU BD22 0AW BD22 0AX BD22 0AY BD22 0AZ BD22 0BA BD22 0BB BD22 0BD BD22 0BE BD22 0BG BD22 0BH BD22 0BJ BD22 0BL BD22 0BN BD22 0BP BD22 0BQ BD22 0BR BD22 0BS BD22 0BW BD22 0BX BD22 0BY BD22 0BZ BD22 0DA BD22 0DB BD22 0DD BD22 0DE BD22 0DF BD22 0DG BD22 0DH BD22 0DJ BD22 0DL BD22 0DN BD22 0DQ BD22 0DR BD22 0DS