BD11 postcode: what it's like to live there
The BD11 district covers Drighlington, Gomersal and Birkenshaw, Bierley & Tong. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 3 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in BD11
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from BD11 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
Primary schools in BD11
- Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School · BD11 2JE · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 34% in England
- Drighlington Primary School · BD11 1JY · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 16% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- BBG Academy · BD19 4BE · Remains Good (2021) · Top 31% in England
- Tong Leadership Academy · BD4 6NR · Good (2023) · Bottom 5% in England
- Batley Girls' High School · WF17 0LD · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 47% in England
- Bruntcliffe Academy · LS27 0LZ · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 40% in England
- Batley Grammar School · WF17 0AD · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 45% in England
- Upper Batley High School · WF17 0BJ · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 45% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in BD11
- Jellytots Day Nursery Ltd · BD11 1DL · Good (Ofsted)
- Muddy Boots Drighlington · BD11 1BJ
- Helen Howes Private Day Nursery · BD11 2AQ · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Latham House · BD11 2BE
- Mrs B's Nursery Birkenshaw · BD11 2DR
GP surgeries in BD11
- Drighlington Medical Centre · BD11 1JU
Neighbourhoods in BD11
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of BD11 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drighlington & Gildersome West | 51% | £265k | High | 22 min |
| Birkenshaw | 47% | £198k | Low | 15 min |
Questions
Where is the BD11 postcode?
BD11 covers 3 neighbourhoods in Drighlington, Gomersal and Birkenshaw, Bierley & Tong, with 310 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in BD11?
The typical home price across BD11's neighbourhoods is £265k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in BD11?
2 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a BD11 postcode.
How long is the commute from BD11?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Leeds 36 minutes; York 74 minutes.