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).
BD112AH
Threelands
BD112AQ
Croft Bank
BD112JN
Ash Grove
BD46PH
Bierley Marsh
BD46PP
South View Close
WF179DU
John Street
WF170DR
Moon Close
WF170EA
Larch Close
WF170HF
Birstall
WF179AA
Huddersfield Road
WF179BB
Bluebell Court
WF179BS
Rochester Road
WF179DH
Branwell Avenue
WF179DS
Raikes Lane
WF179EU
North Terrace
WF179NQ
Huddersfield Road
WF179PH
Martin Street
BD112JZ
St Paul's Avenue
BD112NB
Oakwood Avenue
BD112NN
Beech Walk
BD112NS
Norwood Avenue
BD112NU
Norwood Crescent
BD194FD
Gomersal
BD194LL
Nutter Lane
BD46RD
Cliff Hollins Lane
WF170HN
Jason Terrace
WF170JA
Leeds Road
WF179NU
Birstall
WF170RH
Brow Wood Road
WF179AD
Gelderd Road
WF179DW
Lowood Lane
WF179EN
Market Street
WF179HH
Thorn Street
WF179NT
Heaton Lodge
WF179PG
College Street
BD112AB
Allen Croft
BD112AJ
Birkenshaw
BD112AW
Hazel Close
BD112DH
Mill Lane
BD112LX
Swinroyd Close
BD112PR
Ridge Lane
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South View Road
BD46PY
Hunsworth Lane
WF170RT
Sovereign Close
WF170RJ
Brow Wood Road
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Chapel Lane
WF179PF
Musgrave Street
WF179PY
Gelderd Road
BD112AU
Brown Hill Close
BD112EU
Lynwood Close
BD112HX
Croft Street
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Brookfoot Avenue
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Birksland Moor
BD112PP
Navigation Way
BD112PA
Birksland Moor
BD194LE
Carriage Drive
BD46PD
Birkenshaw
BD46PL
Bierley Marsh
WF170HP
Clough Drive
WF170JT
Caernarvon Close
WF179JR
Oxford Road
WF179LT
Pennine View
WF179LX
Gelderd Road
WF179QL
Haworth Road
WF179TB
Bankwood Way
BD112ET
Ghyllroyd Avenue
BD112PL
Heathfield Lane
BD194AG
Knowles Lane
BD46NT
North View Road
BD46NU
North View Road
BD46RN
Hunsworth Lane
WF170DT
Copley Hill
WF170EB
Ashfield Road
WF170JH
Leeds Road
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Owler Lane
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Victoria Street
WF179EB
Market Street
WF179HD
Low Lane
WF179HN
Raikes Lane
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Sedgewick Street
WF179QH
Haworth Road
WF179QX
Raikes Lane
WF179RD
Wesley Close
BD112BS
Lime Tree Grove
BD112DR
Allen Croft
BD112PB
Birkenshaw
BD194BE
Bradford Road
BD194LF
Moor Lane
BD46RP
Ladyroyd Drive
WF179EH
Smithies Lane
WF179BX
Charlotte Close
WF179EA
John Street
WF179EQ
Huddersfield Road
WF179LE
Nova Lane
WF179NR
Colbeck Row
WF179PQ
College Street
WF179PR
Birstall
WF179QS
Rawfolds Avenue
WF179RE
King's Drive
WF179TD
Bankwood Way