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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

BD46PN

Verity Street

BD112PG

Oakway

WF179HS

Carr Street

BD112BJ

Limetree Grove

BD46PA

Bradford Road

WF179PU

Aldersyde

BD112EX

Ghyllroyd Avenue

BD194LG

Queen Street

BD112DG

Threelands

BD112WL

Birstall and Birkenshaw

BD112AQ

Bradford Road

BD112ND

Kingsley Drive

WF179DY

Carr Street

WF179EA

John Street

WF179LF

Nutter Lane

BD112LT

Bradford Road

BD46NU

Rose Mount

BD112LX

Swinroyd Close

WF170JA

Mill Lane

WF179HQ

Sedgewick Street

BD112BB

Moorhouse Drive

BD46RH

Cliff Hollins Lane

WF170EG

Beech Way

WF179DL

Lowood Lane

WF179PS

Church Meadows

WF170BR

Birstall and Birkenshaw

WF179ED

Union Street

WF179EB

Smithies Lane

WF179EQ

Huddersfield Road

WF179LX

Gelderd Road

WF179BN

Fieldhead Lane

BD112JP

Ash Grove

WF170JJ

Windsor Road

WF179DQ

Branwell Avenue

WF179AB

Chapel Lane

WF170RD

Birchwood Avenue

BD112PQ

Oakway

WF170JS

Windsor Road

WF179AD

Holden Ing Way

BD112PE

Beech Walk

BD46PS

South Way

BD112DE

Southcroft Drive

BD112JS

Brookfoot Avenue

BD112AH

Bradford Road

BD112JB

James Street

WF179QR

Briarmains Road

BD46RQ

Cliff Hollins Lane

BD112NJ

Kingsley Crescent

WF170QH

Moon Close

BD112LB

Prospect Lane

WF179HH

Thorn Street

BD112DY

Birstall and Birkenshaw

BD112LU

Bradford Road

WF170RB

Sandal Way

BD112JR

Russell Grove

BD112BH

Moorlands Road

BD112EJ

Whitehall Road East

WF170DW

Sunnymount Terrace

WF179QH

Raikes Lane

BD112ET

Ghyllroyd Drive

BD112NX

Moor Lane

WF179DD

Rochester Road

WF179QN

Withens Road

WF170JE

Manns Buildings

WF179PQ

Whewell Street

WF179JJ

Kings Drive

BD46RN

Hunsworth Lane

BD194BE

Bradford Road

BD112AG

Bank View

WF170DU

Leeds Road

WF179JB

Bradford Road

WF170RT

Sovereign Close

BD46RA

Toftshaw Moor

WF179DA

Lowood Lane

BD112JE

Station Lane

WF179QU

Raikes Lane

BD194JN

Carriage Drive

WF179EH

Smithies Lane

BD112JG

Birch Court

BD46PL

Bierley Marsh

BD112HW

Heathfield Lane

WF179QP

Nussey Avenue

WF179DE

Whinberry Place

WF179DF

Branwell Avenue

BD112NN

Bottoms Lane

BD112HQ

Birkenshaw Lane

WF170LB

White Horse Close

WF179JT

Beck View

BD112ES

Ghyllroyd Drive

WF179PG

College Street

WF179LY

Gelderd Road

WF179QJ

Dean View

WF179LG

Nutter Lane

WF170HH

Leeds Road

BD46PU

Hunsworth Lane

BD112EL

Prospect Lane

BD46PR

South View Close

BD194BG

Swincliffe Close

WF170NJ

White Horse Gardens

BD46PD

Bradford & Heckmondwike Road

Data Sources

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