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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

BD46PP

South View Road

WF170DR

South View

WF170EA

Larch Close

WF170HF

Ashfield Close

WF179BB

Bluebell Court

WF179BS

Rochester Road

WF179PH

Bradford Road

BD112AH

Bradford Road

WF179AA

Huddersfield Road

WF179DH

Branwell Avenue

WF179DS

The Mount

WF179DU

Smithies Lane

WF179EU

North Terrace

WF179NQ

Huddersfield Road

WF170HN

Jason Terrace

WF179EN

Market Street

WF179HH

Thorn Street

WF179NT

Heaton Lodge

WF179NU

Bradford Road

WF179PG

College Street

BD112NS

Norwood Drive

BD112NU

Norwood Crescent

BD194LL

Dewsbury Road

BD46RD

Raikes Lane

BD112JZ

St Pauls Avenue

BD112NB

Tetley Drive

BD112NN

Bottoms Lane

BD194FD

Birstall and Birkenshaw

WF170JA

Mill Lane

WF170RH

Brow Wood Road

WF179AD

Gelderd Road

WF179DW

Lowood Lane

BD112AB

Allen Croft

BD112AW

Hazel Close

BD112DH

Mill Lane

BD112PR

Ridge Lane

BD46PY

Hunsworth Lane

WF170RT

Sovereign Close

WF179EX

Bond Street

WF179PF

Musgrave Street

BD112AJ

Wellington Street

BD112LX

Swinroyd Close

BD46PW

Fairfax View

WF170RJ

Brow Wood Road

WF179PY

Gelderd Road

BD112AU

Bradford Road

BD112HX

Town Street

BD112JL

Old Lane

BD112NX

Moor Lane

BD194LE

Knowles Lane

BD46PD

Bradford & Heckmondwike Road

WF179LX

Gelderd Road

WF179TB

Centre 27 Business Park

BD112EU

Lynwood Close

BD112PA

Birksland Moor

BD112PP

Navigation Way

BD46PL

Bierley Marsh

WF170HP

Clough Drive

WF170JT

Caernarvon Close

WF179JR

Oxford Road

WF179LT

Pheasant Drive

WF179QL

Haworth Road

BD112ET

Ghyllroyd Drive

BD112PL

Lockgate Rise

BD194AG

Richmond Grove

BD46NU

Rose Mount

BD46RN

Hunsworth Lane

WF170DT

Copley Hill

WF170EB

Ashfield Road

WF179BW

Owler Lane

WF179EB

Smithies Lane

WF179HD

Low Lane

WF179QH

Raikes Lane

WF179QX

Raikes Lane

WF179RD

Wesley Close

WF170JH

Leeds Road

WF179DZ

Victoria Court

WF179HN

Raikes Lane

WF179HQ

Sedgewick Street

BD46NT

Moor View

WF179BX

Charlotte Close

WF179EQ

Huddersfield Road

WF179PQ

Whewell Street

WF179RE

King's Drive

BD112PB

Chellow Terrace

BD194BE

Bradford Road

BD194LF

Moor Lane

BD46RP

Ladyroyd Drive

BD112BS

Moorlands Road

BD112DR

Bradford Road

WF179EA

John Street

WF179LE

Nova Lane

WF179NR

Colbeck Row

WF179PR

Bradford Road

WF179QS

Rawfolds Avenue

WF179TD

Centre 27 Business Park

BD112AN

Southfield Terrace

BD112LD

Royds Avenue

WF170DU

Leeds Road

WF179BZ

Ferndene Walk

Data Sources

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