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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

WF179NE

Norquest Industrial Park

WF179PP

The Avenue

WF179BE

Field Head Lane

WF179JW

Leyland Road

WF179DB

Heathcliffe Close

BD112PF

Elm Court

BD112HN

West View

BD112AX

Bradford Road

BD112NB

Tetley Drive

WF170RS

Birkby Brow Crescent

WF179EU

North Terrace

BD112DH

Mill Lane

BD112LE

Whitehall Grove

WF179NW

Foxglove Road

WF179LW

Dark Lane

WF179QS

Rawfolds Avenue

WF179BH

Field Head Lane

BD112LA

Old Lane

WF170DX

Moat Hill

WF170EQ

Elm Way

WF179DG

Branwell Walk

BD194LP

Queen Street

WF179NF

Pennine View

WF179BY

Ferndene Avenue

BD112EZ

Albert Way

WF179JE

Cambridge Road

BD46NE

Redhill Close

WF170HP

Clough Drive

BD46RP

Ladyroyd Drive

BD46PX

Hurstville Avenue

BD194BA

Manor Park Gardens

WF179PR

Bradford Road

WF170JU

Windmill Lane

BD46RJ

Winfield Drive

BD112PH

Emmet Court

WF179JN

Leyland Road

BD112DS

Bradford Road

BD112DP

Heathfield Lane

BD112HL

Bottoms Lane

WF179BX

Charlotte Close

WF179HU

Monk Ings

BD112BD

Bradford Road

WF170JW

Corfe Close

BD194BB

Milford Grove

BD112AS

Brownhill Close

WF170HY

Leeds Road

WF179LH

Kings Way

BD112BS

Moorlands Road

WF179LN

Dark Lane

WF179HG

Church Street

WF179PF

Musgrave Street

BD112LS

Whitehall Road West

BD112JJ

Sherburn Close

WF170DT

Copley Hill

WF179ES

High Street

WF179JD

Bradford Road

WF179JF

Cambridge Road

BD46PW

Fairfax View

BD194AH

Summerdale

BD194AZ

Birstall and Birkenshaw

BD112PL

Lockgate Rise

BD112EN

Whitehall Road East

BD112HJ

Moor Lane

BD112JX

Old Lane

BD46PJ

South View Road

WF179EG

Huddersfield Road

BD112PJ

Holden View

BD112NH

Kingsley Close

WF179HZ

Bradford Road

WF179RE

King's Drive

WF179QD

Gelderd Road

WF170EH

Leeds Road

BD112BE

Bradford Road

BD112DA

Hodgson Lane

WF179PN

Blackburn Road

BD112AY

Moorhouse Lane

WF179HY

Monk Ings Avenue

BD112EG

Carlton Court

WF170AW

Upper Batley Low Lane

BD112NA

Whitehall Road East

BD194FB

Kensington Way

WF179DU

Smithies Lane

BD112HH

Moor Lane

WF179HA

Middlegate

WF179NT

Heaton Lodge

WF170JG

Beverley Gardens

BD112DB

Southcroft Avenue

BD46RE

Raikeswood Drive

WF179HE

Kirkgate

WF170RN

Millers Croft

WF179JX

Bradford Road

BD112AN

Southfield Terrace

BD194TX

Selene Close

WF170JT

Caernarvon Close

WF179EF

Huddersfield Road

BD46PQ

Bradford Road

BD112BX

Station Lane

WF169BG

Huddersfield Road

BD46NX

Grange Avenue

WF170QD

Windmill Lane

Data Sources

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