If you are thinking about buying a new home in West Yorkshire, location matters just as much as the property itself. Birkenshaw ticks a lot of boxes for families. Good schools, solid transport links and open countryside on the doorstep, with a genuine community feel that is harder to find in larger towns and cities.
Orion Homes has a development in Birkenshaw called Birchwood Grove, a collection of just 23 two, three and four bedroom homes. If you are weighing up whether the area is right for you and your family, here is what you need to know.
Easy Transport Links
One of the things that makes Birkenshaw so appealing for working families is how well connected it is. The M62 is just three miles away, putting Leeds within a 30-minute drive and both Sheffield and Manchester reachable within the hour.
For those who prefer the train, Low Moor station is around four miles away with regular services into Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield.
It is the kind of location where you get the benefits of village life without feeling cut off from everything else.
Good Schools on Your Doorstep
For families with children, Birkenshaw has two schools within the village itself. Birkenshaw Church of England Primary School is well regarded locally, holds a Good rating from Ofsted and is less than a mile from Birchwood Grove.
For secondary age children, BBG Academy on Bradford Road caters for pupils aged 11 to 16, also holds a Good rating from Ofsted and sits just 290 yards from the development, which makes the morning school run considerably more straightforward than most.
Open Countryside and Days Out
Birkenshaw is surrounded by open countryside and there is no shortage of outdoor space for families to enjoy. Oakwell Hall Country Park, just a short drive away in Birstall, is one of the best free days out in the area. Covering over 110 acres, it has walking trails, a mountain bike track, a playground, a cafe and a historic Elizabethan manor house at its centre. The hall was visited by Charlotte Brontë in the 1830s and was later immortalised as Fieldhead in her novel Shirley. The park has consistently held the Green Flag Award for excellence in green space management and entry is free.
For younger children there is a well-equipped play area and plenty of open space to run around in. The nature trails are well signposted and suitable for pushchairs and younger walkers, making it a genuinely easy day out for families with children of all ages. For those who like to be a bit more active, the mountain bike trail offers a 1.4km blue-grade route through the woodland, ideal for older children and beginners alike.
Closer to home there is plenty of open space for walks, whether that is a quick morning walk before the school run or a longer weekend wander with the family.
Everyday Amenities
The village has a Co-op for everyday essentials, with a wider range of supermarkets and shops just a short drive away in nearby Cleckheaton and Birstall. There is also a good choice of local pubs and restaurants within easy reach, whether you are looking for a family Sunday lunch or somewhere to catch up with friends.
When you need a bit more, Birstall Shopping Park is just a short drive away at junction 27 of the M62, with a good range of retail, dining and leisure options.
About Birchwood Grove
Birchwood Grove is a development of just 23 new homes on Whitehall Road West in Birkenshaw, offering a range of two, three and four bedroom terrace, semi-detached and detached designs. The homes have been designed with modern family living in mind, with spacious layouts and French doors or tri-slide doors to the rear garden, depending on house type.
The standard specification is comprehensive enough that most homes need little more than carpets and furniture before you move in, making Birchwood Grove a practical option for those making the move from renting to buying. For those who want to add a personal touch, upgrades such as quartz worktops and wardrobes are available.
If you would like to find out more about the development or register your interest, get in touch with the Orion Homes sales team who will be happy to help.
