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Birstall and Birkenshaw

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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 92 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
92
Deprivation level
5/10
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
46.17(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.77(-11%)
Public order
8.04(-9%)
Burglary
8.04(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.57(-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 232 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Birstall and Birkenshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £675,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birstall and Birkenshaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached48£376,250£3,111
Flats11£130,000£2,073
Semi-Detached74£225,000£2,718
Terraced99£160,000£2,307

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

BD112LJ

Birkhill Crescent

BD112DX

Bradford Road

WF179AA

Huddersfield Road

WF179EN

Market Street

WF179BQ

Field Head Lane

BD46PH

South View Road

WF179EX

Bond Street

BD112HX

Town Street

WF170HS

Leeds Road

WF179JH

Kings Drive

WF179QF

Raikes Lane

WF170RP

Leveret Way

WF170JF

Upper Batley Low Lane

WF179RA

Greenacres Drive

WF179QY

Caister Close

WF170EE

Sycamore Way

WF179BT

Thornton Close

BD112DT

Marsh Lane

BD112EB

Oakroyd Close

WF170RJ

Brow Wood Road

BD46PB

Bradford Road

BD194LJ

Moor Lane

WF179PW

St Peters Close

WF179DJ

Lowood Lane

WF170HU

Nab Lane

WF170NY

Thornfield Mount

WF179QG

Welbeck Road

BD112DR

Bradford Road

WF179TB

Centre 27 Business Park

WF170EA

Larch Close

WF170DP

Coronation Terrace

BD112DZ

Park View

WF179BG

Highfield Drive

BD112EU

Lynwood Close

BD112AJ

Wellington Street

BD112AW

Hazel Close

WF179HT

Bradford Road

WF170DN

Springwell View

WF170JX

Windsor Road

WF170JH

Leeds Road

WF179PA

Garfit Hill

WF179EL

Market Place

WF170EL

Leeds Road

WF179NR

Colbeck Row

WF170LA

Milroyd Crescent

BD112EY

Albert Crescent

BD112JD

St Johns Place

BD112BU

Moorland Drive

WF179JA

Scotland Street

WF179EJ

Chapel Lane

WF179ET

Victoria Street

WF179AU

Bridge Street

BD46PF

Manor Farm Court

WF170HX

Asquith Street

BD112LY

Grove Terrace

WF179JL

Bronte Road

BD112LQ

Whitehall Road East

WF170NX

Hill Crescent

BD112NY

Russell Square

BD194AG

Richmond Grove

BD112BG

Moorside Avenue

WF179LU

Oakwell Way

BD112BL

The Crescent

WF170NA

Risedale Avenue

WF179QQ

The Court Yard

WF170DL

Alexandra Avenue

WF179NQ

Huddersfield Road

WF170JB

Leeds Road

WF179DR

Lowood Lane

WF170JP

Arundel Walk

BD112AL

Furnace Lane

BD112AE

Bradford Road

WF179DN

Lowood Lane

WF170JZ

Leeds Road

WF179BU

Rochester Road

BD112AZ

Brownhill Drive

WF179XA

Huddersfield Road

BD112JT

Amblerthorne

WF170EB

Ashfield Road

BD112AT

Bradford Road

WF179BS

Rochester Road

WF179JQ

Shirley Avenue

WF170HZ

Beckers Avenue

WF179PJ

Martin Street

WF179DT

Gelderd Road

BD112LG

Woodlands Fold

WF179LP

Gelderd Road

WF170HW

Leeds Road

WF179BJ

Fieldhead Lane

WF170JL

Birstall and Birkenshaw

WF179ER

Nelson Street

WF170EJ

Leeds Road

WF179HB

Low Lane

BD112NE

Kingsley Drive

WF179HN

Raikes Lane

BD112AB

Allen Croft

WF179DZ

Victoria Court

BD112JL

Old Lane

WF179PZ

Coronation Terrace

BD194AJ

Red Vale

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.