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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 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

WF179LJ

Field Head Lane

WF170JY

Dudley Avenue

WF170DS

Roebuck Street

WF179NX

Church Lane

BD112DU

Whitehall Road West

WF170JN

Windmill Lane

BD112NQ

Kingsley Avenue

WF179HX

Bradford Road

WF179BB

Bluebell Court

BD194FD

Copper Beech View

BD194LL

Dewsbury Road

BD112PR

Ridge Lane

WF179HL

Middlegate

WF179EE

School Street

WF179AP

Park Street

BD112LD

Royds Avenue

BD112NG

The Beeches

WF179RB

Friary Court

WF179BA

Huddersfield Road

BD194AX

Dewsbury Road

WF179EY

Low Lane

WF179PE

Bradford Road

BD112ER

Whitehall Road East

BD194LW

Summerbridge Crescent

BD112DL

Ellison Grove

WF170HR

Moat Hill Farm Drive

WF179HR

Smithies Lane

WF179DX

Carr Street

WF179LD

Nova Lane

BD112JZ

St Pauls Avenue

BD112PN

Navigation Court

WF179DS

The Mount

WF179QW

Withens Road

WF179AX

Mill Street

WF170LD

Windmill Lane

BD112BN

Moorlands Avenue

BD112EE

Bradford Road

WF179NN

Foxglove Road

WF179JR

Oxford Road

WF179NL

Birstall and Birkenshaw

BD112LH

Whitehall Road East

BD112HY

Wellington Court

WF179LE

Nova Lane

WF170JQ

Leeds Road

WF179QL

Haworth Road

BD112BA

Moorhouse Lane

BD112DQ

South Croft Gate

WF170HT

Risedale Close

BD194AU

Oxford Road

WF179HP

Chandler Close

BD46NT

Moor View

BD46PP

South View Road

WF170NT

Windmill Lane

BD112HD

Birkenshaw Lane

BD194LE

Knowles Lane

WF179DH

Branwell Avenue

BD112HP

Moorfield

WF179NY

Denby Close

WF170DR

South View

WF179HJ

Middlegate

WF179DW

Lowood Lane

WF179BD

Heather Court

BD112PA

Birksland Moor

WF179NS

Colbeck Row

BD112LF

Emmet Close

WF170RH

Brow Wood Road

WF178NS

Birstall and Birkenshaw

BD112DW

Oakroyd View

BD112LL

Whitehall Road East

BD112HT

Croft Street

WF179QB

Gelderd Road

Data Sources

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