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 83 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).
Based on 213 recent sales, the median property price is £193,000 in Birstall and Birkenshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £630,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £380,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 78 | £222,500 |
| Terraced | 84 | £151,250 |
10 years price trend in Birstall and Birkenshaw
WF179AE
Holden Ing Way
WF179BZ
Dark Lane
WF179DA
Lowood Lane
WF179DT
Gelderd Road
WF179JJ
Bronte Road
WF179RB
Friary Court
BD112EL
Prospect Lane
BD112AX
Moorlands Road
BD112JY
St Paul's Avenue
BD112LA
Old Lane
BD194BA
Manor Park Gardens
BD194LB
Knowles Lane
WF169BG
Huddersfield Road
WF170RN
Arundel Walk
WF179QT
Briarmains Road
BD112BH
Moorlands Road
BD46PZ
Soureby Cross Way
BD46RE
Raikes Wood Drive
WF170LD
Windmill Lane
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Smithies Lane
WF179HP
Chandler Close
WF179BG
Highfield Drive
WF179DF
Bramble Walk
WF179ER
Nelson Street
WF179HB
Blackburn Road
WF179HY
Monk Ings
WF179JQ
Shirley Avenue
BD112DP
Emmet Court
BD112JX
Emmet Close
BD112NP
Kingsley Drive
BD194FB
Gomersal
BD194LP
Queen Street
BD46PU
Hunsworth Lane
WF170JB
Howden Clough Road
WF170HU
Nab Lane
WF179JX
Carr Street
WF179NJ
Daisy Close
WF179NY
Denby Close
WF179QW
Branwell Avenue
BD112BA
Moorhouse Drive
BD112HT
Croft Street
BD112HY
Wellington Court
BD112JU
Birkenshaw
BD112LS
Oakroyd Drive
BD112NH
Kingsley Close
BD46RL
Hunsworth Lane
BD46PR
South View Close
WF179PD
Birstall
WF170EH
Leeds Road
WF179AU
Bridge Street
WF179BD
Heather Court
WF179HX
Beck View
WF179PP
Carr Street
WF179QN
Withens Road
BD112ER
Whitehall Road East
BD112JT
Old Lane
BD112BJ
Lime Tree Grove
BD112BP
Cross Lane
BD112BT
Moorville Drive
BD112EJ
Whitehall Road East
BD112EN
Prospect Lane
BD46NE
Redhill Close
WF170DZ
Apple Close
WF170NX
Hill Crescent
WF170NY
Leeds Road
WF179JA
Scotland Street
WF179JG
Priestley Square
WF179JL
Bronte Road
WF179NE
Pennine View
WF179PX
Gelderd Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.