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).
BD194LJ
Moor Lane
WF170DP
Alexandra Avenue
WF170HS
Leeds Road
WF170JW
Corfe Close
WF170RL
Corfe Close
WF179AY
Huddersfield Road
WF179BN
Birstall
WF179HS
Carr Street
WF179JZ
Burns Court
WF179LU
Gelderd Road
WF179PL
Blackburn Road
WF179QZ
Bempton Grove
WF179RG
Chandler Close
BD112HE
Birkenshaw Lane
BD112LW
Elmfield Court
BD46RA
Birkenshaw
BD46NX
Grange Avenue
BD46PS
South Way
WF170HH
Leeds Road
WF170HY
Leeds Road
WF179DE
Whinberry Place
WF179JD
Birstall
WF179JF
Cambridge Road
WF179JP
Industrial Avenue
WF179LW
Dark Lane
WF179PB
Church Meadows
WF179PE
Whewell Street
WF179QY
Caister Close
BD112AF
Cross Lane
BD112DT
Marsh Lane
BD112JP
Ash Grove
BD112LJ
Birkhill Crescent
BD112PG
Elm Court
BD194AY
Manor Park Gardens
BD46PX
Hurstville Avenue
WF170EQ
Apple Close
WF170HR
Moat Hill Farm Drive
WF170JS
Arundel Close
WF179DB
Heathcliffe Close
WF179EJ
Chapel Lane
WF179NN
Bluebell Court
WF179QB
Gelderd Road
WF179QU
Heaton Lodge
BD112BE
Moorside Avenue
BD112HN
Norwood Grove
BD112NG
Prospect Lane
BD112PN
Navigation Court
BD194BD
Milford Grove
BD194JN
Carriage Drive
BD46PG
The Green
BD46RJ
Winfield Drive
WF169BQ
Birstall
WF170JR
Arundel Close
WF179NS
Colbeck Row
WF179XA
Huddersfield Road
BD112JE
Sherburn Grove
BD112JH
Birch Court
BD112PE
Beech Walk
BD194AQ
Ventnor Close
BD194LH
Birkenshaw
BD46PN
Verity Street
WF170DL
Alexandra Avenue
WF170DY
Leeds Road
WF170JP
Arundel Walk
WF170RP
Leveret Way
WF179EF
Huddersfield Road
BD112DZ
Bradford Road
BD112PH
Emmet Court
BD194BG
Swincliffe Close
WF179BT
Thornton Close
WF179DL
Birstall Park Court
WF179DN
Fieldhead Parade
WF179HU
Friary Court
WF179QG
Welbeck Road
BD112EG
Carlton Court
BD112AA
Bradford Road
BD112AL
Furnace Lane
BD112LE
Royds Avenue
BD194BB
Milford Grove
BD194LW
Summerbridge Crescent
WF170JJ
Leeds Road
WF170LB
Risedale Avenue
WF170QD
Windmill Lane
WF179BA
Huddersfield Road
WF179JE
Cambridge Road
WF179JT
Beck View
BD112ES
Ghyllroyd Drive
BD112EY
Albert Crescent
BD112HH
Bottoms Lane
BD112NL
Kingsley Avenue
BD112PF
Elm Court
BD46NS
Grange Avenue
BD46RH
Cliff Hollins Lane
WF170HZ
Birstall
WF179EE
School Street
WF179JN
Industrial Avenue
WF179NP
Huddersfield Road
WF179NZ
Kings Park
WF179PZ
Stonefield Place
WF179QA
The Green