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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 240 recent sales, the median property price is £201,000 in Birstall and Birkenshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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
Semi-Detached79£225,000
Flats10£129,250
Detached62£376,250
Terraced89£160,000

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

WF179BH

Field Head Lane

WF179HW

High Street

WF179PA

Garfit Hill

WF179QP

Nussey Avenue

WF179NL

Birstall and Birkenshaw

WF179DG

Branwell Walk

BD112WL

Birstall and Birkenshaw

WF179JY

Birstall and Birkenshaw

BD112AG

Bank View

BD112BX

Station Lane

BD112JR

Russell Grove

BD112LQ

Whitehall Road East

BD194BR

Swincliffe Gardens

BD46RG

Rosedale Court

BD46RQ

Cliff Hollins Lane

WF170HJ

Rose Terrace

WF170HL

Leeds Road

WF170NA

Risedale Avenue

WF179BQ

Field Head Lane

WF179LD

Nova Lane

WF179QD

Gelderd Road

WF179LF

Nutter Lane

BD112EB

Oakroyd Close

BD112AY

Moorhouse Lane

BD112DB

Southcroft Avenue

BD112DX

Bradford Road

BD112HJ

Moor Lane

BD112HL

Bottoms Lane

BD112JJ

Sherburn Close

BD112JS

Brookfoot Avenue

BD112NE

Kingsley Drive

BD112DU

Whitehall Road West

WF170JD

Leeds Road

WF170JZ

Leeds Road

WF170LA

Milroyd Crescent

WF179AX

Mill Street

WF179BY

Ferndene Avenue

WF179HL

Middlegate

WF179LP

Gelderd Road

WF179LG

Nutter Lane

BD112EX

Ghyllroyd Avenue

BD112EZ

Albert Way

BD112HA

Birkenshaw Lane

BD112HQ

Birkenshaw Lane

BD112LH

Whitehall Road East

BD112LU

Bradford Road

BD46NP

Westgate Hill Street

BD46PQ

Bradford Road

WF170EE

Sycamore Way

WF170EG

Beech Way

WF179AT

Smithies Moor Lane

WF179BP

Fieldhead Crescent

WF179DR

Lowood Lane

WF179NF

Pennine View

WF179PN

Blackburn Road

BD112AZ

Brownhill Drive

BD112BB

Moorhouse Drive

BD112DA

Hodgson Lane

BD112PQ

Oakway

WF170HT

Risedale Close

WF170JF

Upper Batley Low Lane

WF170NJ

White Horse Gardens

WF179BE

Field Head Lane

WF179DJ

Lowood Lane

WF179EG

Huddersfield Road

WF179LY

Gelderd Road

WF179AB

Chapel Lane

BD112BL

The Crescent

BD112DL

Ellison Grove

BD112DQ

South Croft Gate

BD112EE

Bradford Road

BD112HP

Moorfield

BD112HW

Heathfield Lane

BD112LF

Emmet Close

BD112LG

Woodlands Fold

BD112LP

Royd Well

BD112NQ

Kingsley Avenue

BD112NY

Russell Square

BD194AH

Summerdale

BD194TX

Selene Close

WF170ED

Rowan Close

WF170HX

Asquith Street

WF170JE

Manns Buildings

WF170NT

Windmill Lane

WF179AP

Park Street

WF179EW

Low Lane

WF179HE

Kirkgate

WF179HF

College Street

WF179PW

St Peters Close

BD194LJ

Moor Lane

WF170DP

Coronation Terrace

WF170HS

Leeds Road

WF170JW

Corfe Close

WF170RL

Millers Croft

WF179AY

Huddersfield Road

WF179BN

Fieldhead Lane

WF179HS

Carr Street

WF179JZ

Burns Court

WF179LU

Oakwell Way

WF179PL

Blackburn Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.