Birstall and Birkenshaw ward is located in the northern part of Kirklees, West Yorkshire. The area includes the villages of Birstall, Birkenshaw, and parts of Gomersal. It is bordered by Leeds to the north and Bradford to the west, providing easy access to major transport links like the M62 motorway. The ward features a mix of residential areas, green spaces, and local businesses, with a strong sense of community.
The landscape combines suburban housing with pockets of countryside, including Spen Valley Greenway, a popular route for walkers and cyclists. Local amenities include schools, shops, and leisure facilities, catering to families and commuters. The ward has historical ties to the textile industry, with some older buildings reflecting its industrial past. Birstall and Birkenshaw offers a balance of convenience and quieter village life within the wider Kirklees district.
On average Birstall and Birkenshaw has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Birstall and Birkenshaw is £39,735 per year. There are 8 schools in Birstall and Birkenshaw: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good).
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Apple Close
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Hill Crescent
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Leeds Road
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Scotland Street
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Priestley Square
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Bronte Road
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Pennine View
WF179PX
Gelderd Road
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Elmfield Court
BD112HD
Albert Crescent
BD112BD
South View Road
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Moorlands Avenue
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Norwood Avenue
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Bradford Road
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South View Drive
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Birstall
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Moon Close
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Birchwood Avenue
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Branwell Avenue
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Lowood Lane
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Branwell Avenue
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Carr Street
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Field Head Lane
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Dark Lane
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Church Lane
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Church Lane
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Hazel Close
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Threshfield Crescent
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Ellison Grove
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Bradford Road
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Birch Court
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Elder Close
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Leeds Road
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Beverley Gardens
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Dudley Avenue
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Birchwood Avenue
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Birstall
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Ferndene Avenue
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Chapel Lane
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Bronte Road
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Martin Street
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Birstall
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Allen Croft
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James Street
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Queen Street
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South View Road
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Edgemoor Close
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Springwell View
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Clough Drive
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Windmill Lane
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Windmill Lane
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Kirkgate
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Fieldhead Crescent
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Nutter Lane
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Carr Street
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Union Street
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Kingsway
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Birkenshaw
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Moorside Avenue
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South Croft Drive
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Vicarage Gardens
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Oakwood Avenue
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Birkenshaw Lane
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Prospect Lane
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Red Vale
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Bradford Road
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Moon Close
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Leeds Road
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Caernarvon Close
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Church Street
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Cambridge Road
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Nab Lane
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The Courtyard
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Briarmains Road
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Moorland Drive
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Birkenshaw
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Whitehall Road East
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Dewsbury Road
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South View Drive
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Elm Way
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Birkby Brow Crescent
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North Terrace
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Low Lane
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Daisy Close
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Gelderd Road
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Bempton Grove
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Birkenshaw
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Birkenshaw
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Birkenshaw
BD194LD
Dewsbury Road
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Birkenshaw
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Upper Batley Lane
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Ashfield Road
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Leeds Road
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Huddersfield Road
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Victoria Street
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Birstall
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Church Street
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Gomersal
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Birstall