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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Leyland Road
WF179NW
Daisy Close
WF179PU
Aldersyde
BD112DD
South Croft Avenue
BD112DW
Oakroyd Close
BD112EQ
Tetley Drive
BD112JD
St John's Place
BD112ND
Kingsley Drive
BD112NJ
Kingsley Crescent
BD112PJ
Holden View
BD112WL
Birkenshaw
WF179BH
Lowood Lane
WF179DG
Branwell Walk
WF179NL
Birstall
WF179HW
Aldersyde
WF179JY
Birstall
WF179PA
Church Lane
WF179QP
Nussey Avenue
BD112EB
Oakroyd Close
BD112AG
Bank View
BD112BX
Moorland Drive
BD112DU
Whitehall Road West
BD112JR
Russell Grove
BD112LQ
Ghyllroyd Drive
BD194BR
Swincliffe Gardens
BD46RG
Rosedale Court
BD46RQ
Cliff Hollins Lane
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Risedale Avenue
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Birstall
WF170HL
Leeds Road
WF179BQ
Kings Park
WF179LD
Nova Lane
WF179LF
Nutter Lane
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Gelderd Road
BD112AY
Moorhouse Lane
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South Croft Avenue
BD112DX
Birkenshaw
BD112HJ
Moor Lane
BD112HL
Bottoms Lane
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Sherburn Close
BD112JS
Brookfoot Avenue
BD112NE
Bottoms Lane
WF170JD
Howden Clough Road
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Hill Crescent
WF170LA
Milroyd Crescent
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Mill Street
WF179BY
Ferndene Avenue
WF179HL
Birstall
WF179LG
Nutter Lane
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Dark Lane
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Ghyllroyd Avenue
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Albert Way
BD112HA
Birkenshaw Lane
BD112HQ
Birkenshaw Lane
BD112LH
Birkhill Crescent
BD112LU
Birkenshaw
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Birkenshaw
BD46PQ
Birkenshaw
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Elder Close
WF170EG
Beech Way
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Smithies Moor Lane
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Charlotte Close
WF179DR
Lowood Lane
WF179NF
Gelderd Road
WF179PN
Blackburn Road
BD112AZ
Brown Hill Drive
BD112BB
Moorhouse Drive
BD112DA
Cross Lane
BD112PQ
Beech Walk
WF170NJ
Clough Drive
WF170HT
Risedale Close
WF170JF
Beverley Gardens
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The Mount
WF179AB
Chapel Lane
WF179DJ
Branwell Avenue
WF179EG
Huddersfield Road
WF179LY
Gelderd Road
BD112LP
Royd Well
BD112BL
The Crescent
BD112DL
Ellison Grove
BD112DQ
Moorlands Road
BD112EE
Bradford Road
BD112HP
Moor Lane
BD112HW
Heathfield Lane
BD112LF
Emmet Close
BD112LG
Woodlands Fold
BD112NQ
Kingsley Avenue
BD112NY
Russell Square
BD194AH
Summerdale
BD194TX
Selene Close
WF170ED
Rowan Close
WF170HX
Asquith Street
WF179EW
Chapel Lane
WF170JE
Asquith Street
WF170NT
Windmill Lane
WF179AP
Park Street
WF179HE
Kirkgate
WF179HF
College Street
WF179PW
St Peter's Close
BD194AZ
Birkenshaw