Houses for sale in Birkby, West Yorkshire

Frequently asked questions about buying in Birkby

What is the average house price in Birkby?

The average home for sale in Birkby is priced at £216,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £175,000. This is based on the 50 homes for sale on Houses right now.

How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Birkby?

A typical 2-bedroom home in Birkby costs £140,000 and a 3-bedroom home £190,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £50,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £83,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £280,000.

What price range should I expect in Birkby?

Most homes in Birkby are priced between £92,000 and £569,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £120,000, and one in five £320,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Birkby?

There are 42 homes for sale in Birkby on Houses right now, plus 8 already under offer. 9 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Birkby?

Yes. Homes put up for sale in Birkby over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £180,000, 18% higher than the year before (£153,000). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 18% and 3-bedroom homes are up 8%.

How long does it take to sell a home in Birkby?

Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 13 weeks. About 29% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 6 months. Houses go faster, in about 10 weeks against about 7 months for flats.

What do homes actually sell for in Birkby?

In the year to July 2026, 61 homes sold in Birkby at a typical price of £155,000, according to HM Land Registry. Asking prices today are a little higher, at £175,000, as sellers usually ask above what homes finally sell for.

What rental yield can I get in Birkby?

Around 5.6% gross. That compares a typical rent of £725 a month with a typical sold price of £155,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in Birkby?

Terraced houses are the most common, about 3 in 10 homes for sale in Birkby. Detached houses come next, followed by bungalows. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £93,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £360,000.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near Birkby?

Of the areas around Birkby, Marsh is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £110,000, followed by Paddock (£130,000) and Edgerton (£240,000). Birkby itself is £175,000.

Are homes in Birkby freehold or leasehold?

About half of homes for sale in Birkby are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats.

What are the schools like in Birkby?

There are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in Birkby. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 1 was outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Birkby?

Birkby has no station of its own. The nearest are Huddersfield and Lockwood.