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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 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

WF179PL

Blackburn Road

BD194AZ

Birstall and Birkenshaw

WF170DP

Coronation Terrace

WF170HS

Leeds Road

WF170JW

Corfe Close

WF170RL

Millers Croft

WF179AY

Huddersfield Road

WF179HS

Carr Street

WF179QZ

Bempton Grove

WF179RG

High Street

BD46NX

Grange Avenue

WF170HY

Leeds Road

WF179JF

Cambridge Road

BD112HE

Birkenshaw Lane

BD112LW

Turnpike Close

BD46PS

South Way

BD46RA

Toftshaw Moor

WF170EQ

Elm Way

WF170HR

Moat Hill Farm Drive

WF179DB

Heathcliffe Close

WF179NN

Foxglove Road

WF179QU

Raikes Lane

WF170HH

Leeds Road

WF179DE

Whinberry Place

WF179JD

Bradford Road

WF179JP

Industrial Avenue

WF179LW

Dark Lane

WF179PB

Kirkgate

WF179PE

Bradford Road

WF179QY

Caister Close

BD112LJ

Birkhill Crescent

BD194AY

Bradford Road

WF170JS

Windsor Road

WF179EJ

Chapel Lane

WF179QB

Gelderd Road

BD112BE

Bradford Road

BD46PG

The Green

BD112AF

Cross Lane

BD112DT

Marsh Lane

BD112JP

Ash Grove

BD112PG

Oakway

BD46PX

Hurstville Avenue

WF169BQ

Muffitt Lane

WF170JR

Arundel Close

WF179NS

Colbeck Row

WF179XA

Huddersfield Road

BD112HN

West View

BD112NG

The Beeches

BD112PN

Navigation Court

BD194BD

Swincliffe Crescent

BD194JN

Carriage Drive

BD46RJ

Winfield Drive

BD112JE

Station Lane

BD112PE

Beech Walk

WF170DL

Alexandra Avenue

WF170DY

Leeds Road

WF170RP

Leveret Way

WF179EF

Huddersfield Road

BD112JH

Sherburn Grove

BD194AQ

Ventnor Close

BD194LH

Dewsbury Road

BD46PN

Verity Street

WF170JP

Arundel Walk

BD112PH

Emmet Court

BD194BG

Swincliffe Close

WF179BT

Thornton Close

WF179DL

Lowood Lane

WF179QG

Welbeck Road

BD112DZ

Park View

WF179BA

Huddersfield Road

WF179JE

Cambridge Road

WF179JT

Beck View

WF179DN

Lowood Lane

WF179HU

Monk Ings

BD112LE

Whitehall Grove

WF170JJ

Windsor Road

WF170LB

White Horse Close

WF170QD

Windmill Lane

BD112AA

Bradford Road

BD112AL

Furnace Lane

BD112EG

Carlton Court

BD194BB

Milford Grove

BD194LW

Summerbridge Crescent

BD112ES

Ghyllroyd Drive

BD112EY

Albert Crescent

BD112HH

Moor Lane

BD112NL

Kingsley Crescent

BD46RH

Cliff Hollins Lane

BD46NS

North View Road

WF179EE

School Street

WF179NP

Huddersfield Road

BD112PF

Elm Court

WF170HZ

Beckers Avenue

WF179JN

Leyland Road

WF179NZ

Kings Park

WF179PZ

Coronation Terrace

WF179QA

The Green

BD112AQ

Bradford Road

BD112JN

Old Lane

BD46PH

South View Road

Data Sources

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