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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

WF179DT

Gelderd Road

WF179JJ

Kings Drive

BD112AS

Brownhill Close

BD112LL

Whitehall Road East

BD112NR

Moor Lane

WF170DS

Roebuck Street

WF179AE

West Yorkshire Retail Park

WF179DA

Lowood Lane

WF179RB

Friary Court

BD112EL

Prospect Lane

BD112LA

Old Lane

BD194BA

Manor Park Gardens

BD194LB

Oxford Road

BD112AX

Bradford Road

WF170RN

Millers Croft

WF169BG

Huddersfield Road

WF179QT

Briarmains Road

BD112BH

Moorlands Road

BD46PZ

Soureby Cross Way

WF170LD

Windmill Lane

WF179DF

Branwell Avenue

WF179ER

Nelson Street

WF179HB

Low Lane

WF179HY

Monk Ings Avenue

WF179JQ

Shirley Avenue

WF179BG

Highfield Drive

WF179HP

Chandler Close

WF179HR

Smithies Lane

BD46RE

Raikeswood Drive

WF170HU

Nab Lane

WF179JX

Bradford Road

WF179NJ

Daisy Close

WF179NY

Denby Close

BD112JX

Old Lane

BD194FB

Kensington Way

BD194LP

Queen Street

BD112DP

Heathfield Lane

BD112NP

Norwood Grove

BD46PU

Hunsworth Lane

WF170JB

Leeds Road

WF179QW

Withens Road

BD112BA

Moorhouse Lane

BD112HT

Croft Street

BD112NH

Kingsley Close

WF179HX

Bradford Road

WF179PP

The Avenue

WF179QN

Withens Road

BD112HY

Wellington Court

BD112JU

Bywater Row

BD112LS

Whitehall Road West

BD46PR

South View Close

BD46RL

Hunsworth Lane

WF170EH

Leeds Road

WF179AU

Bridge Street

WF179BD

Heather Court

WF179PD

Bradford Road

BD112EJ

Whitehall Road East

BD112EN

Whitehall Road East

BD112ER

Whitehall Road East

WF170NY

Thornfield Mount

WF179JA

Scotland Street

BD112BP

Moorlands Road

BD112BT

Moorville Drive

BD112JT

Amblerthorne

BD46NE

Redhill Close

WF170DZ

Apple Close

WF170NX

Hill Crescent

WF179JG

Priestley Square

WF179JL

Bronte Road

WF179NE

Norquest Industrial Park

WF179PX

Gelderd Road

Data Sources

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