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About

Birstall and Birkenshaw ward is situated in the eastern part of the Kirklees district, bordering Leeds. The area encompasses residential neighbourhoods, local retail centres, and stretches of open countryside. The M62 motorway runs through the ward, providing a major transport link. Land use is mixed, with housing developments alongside business parks and light industrial units.

The ward includes several conservation areas and green spaces, such as parts of the Spen Valley. Local facilities serve the community, including schools and sports clubs. The landscape features a mix of urban and semi-rural character, with some elevated views across surrounding valleys. The area is primarily residential in nature, with distinct historical villages forming its core settlements.

Area overview

On average Birstall and Birkenshaw has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 94 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 per household in Birstall and Birkenshaw is £49,433 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). Birstall and Birkenshaw is home to around 16,917 people, with a population density of about 1,378.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Birstall and Birkenshaw Population
16,917
Population density
1,378.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.94(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.71(-8%)
Public order
8.39(-6%)
Burglary
7.86(+53%)
Other theft
7.45(+12%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
15,552
91.93%
Other White
340
2.01%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
144
0.85%
Pakistani
142
0.84%
Indian
132
0.78%
Total population: 16,918

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,904
28.73%
No qualifications
2,555
18.8%
Level 3 (A level)
2,418
17.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,016
14.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,374
10.11%
Total 16+ residents: 13,588

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,635
36.04%
Owns outright
2,430
33.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
938
12.83%
Social rents from council
880
12.04%
Other social rented
220
3.01%
Total households: 7,312

Property prices in Birstall and Birkenshaw

Based on 231 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Birstall and Birkenshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Birstall and Birkenshaw in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birstall and Birkenshaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached50£373,000
Flats7£142,000
Semi-Detached82£225,000
Terraced92£157,500

10 years median price trend in Birstall and Birkenshaw

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birstall and Birkenshaw.

All postcodes in Birstall and Birkenshaw

WF179EH

Smithies Lane

BD112JY

St Pauls Road

BD112BD

Bradford Road

BD112HD

Birkenshaw Lane

BD112NT

Norwood Avenue

BD46PB

Bradford Road

BD112BJ

Limetree Grove

WF170JL

Birstall and Birkenshaw

WF170RB

Sandal Way

WF179DP

Lowood Lane

WF179DQ

Branwell Avenue

WF179NX

Church Lane

WF179PS

Church Meadows

BD112BN

Moorlands Avenue

BD112LR

Elmfield Court

BD46PT

South View Drive

WF170EL

Leeds Road

WF179DD

Rochester Road

WF179EL

Market Place

WF179JH

Kings Drive

WF179PJ

Martin Street

WF179QJ

Dean View

WF170QH

Moon Close

WF179BU

Rochester Road

WF179DX

Carr Street

WF179LJ

Field Head Lane

WF179LN

Dark Lane

BD112AP

Mill Lane

BD112AR

Threshfield Crescent

BD112DG

Threelands

BD112DS

Bradford Road

WF170DD

Elder Close

WF170JG

Beverley Gardens

WF170JY

Dudley Avenue

WF170RD

Birchwood Avenue

WF178NS

Birstall and Birkenshaw

BD194LG

Queen Street

BD46PF

Manor Farm Court

BD46QS

Toftshaw Lane

BD112JG

Birch Court

WF170DN

Springwell View

WF170JU

Windmill Lane

WF179BJ

Fieldhead Lane

WF179BL

Fieldhead

BD112AD

Allen Croft

BD112JB

James Street

WF170HW

Leeds Road

WF170JN

Windmill Lane

WF179DY

Carr Street

WF179ED

Union Street

WF179HT

Bradford Road

WF179LH

Kings Way

BD112AT

Bradford Road

BD112EF

Vicarage Gardens

BD112LB

Prospect Lane

BD194AU

Oxford Road

BD194BQ

Bradford Road

WF170BR

Birstall and Birkenshaw

WF170DW

Sunnymount Terrace

WF170JX

Windsor Road

WF179HG

Church Street

WF179LQ

Nova Lane

WF179LR

Nab Lane

WF179QQ

The Court Yard

BD112BG

Moorside Avenue

BD112DE

Southcroft Drive

BD112EH

Oakwood Avenue

BD112HB

Birkenshaw Lane

BD194AJ

Red Vale

WF170JQ

Leeds Road

WF179QR

Briarmains Road

BD112LY

Grove Terrace

BD112NA

Whitehall Road East

BD194AX

Dewsbury Road

BD46PJ

South View Road

WF170DX

Moat Hill

WF179ES

High Street

WF179EY

Low Lane

BD112BU

Moorland Drive

WF170RS

Birkby Brow Crescent

WF179NG

Nab Lane

WF179QF

Raikes Lane

WF179RA

Greenacres Drive

BD112LT

Bradford Road

BD194LD

Dewsbury Road

BD46PA

Bradford Road

WF170EJ

Leeds Road

WF170AW

Upper Batley Low Lane

WF170EW

Leeds Road

WF179ET

Victoria Street

WF179JB

Bradford Road

WF179JW

Leyland Road

WF179NW

Foxglove Road

WF179PU

Aldersyde

BD112DW

Oakroyd View

BD112JD

St Johns Place

BD112NJ

Kingsley Crescent

BD112WL

Birstall and Birkenshaw

WF179HA

Middlegate

WF170EF

Ashfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.