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About

Birstall is a suburban area situated in the north of Kirklees, close to the border with Leeds. The settlement is centred around a traditional crossroads, with local commerce and services lining the main routes. Residential streets extend from this core, featuring a mix of housing from different periods.

The area includes several green spaces, such as the grounds around the former Oakwell Hall. A notable local feature is the connection to Joseph Priestley, who was born here; a memorial stone marks the site of his former home. The landscape is partly defined by the valley of the River Aire to the north.

Area overview

On average Birstall has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Birstall is £43,727 per year. There are 4 schools in Birstall: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Birstall is home to around 9,671 people, with a population density of about 1,794.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Birstall Population
9,671
Population density
1,794 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.36(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.41(-10%)
Public order
8.58(-4%)
Other theft
7.65(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.82(-20%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,837
91.4%
Other White
271
2.8%
Pakistani
100
1.03%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
72
0.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
68
0.7%
Total population: 9,668

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,942
25.16%
No qualifications
1,690
21.89%
Level 3 (A level)
1,359
17.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,137
14.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
840
10.88%
Total 16+ residents: 7,719

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,398
32.95%
Owns outright
1,257
29.63%
Social rents from council
815
19.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
548
12.92%
Other social rented
94
2.22%
Total households: 4,243

Property prices in Birstall

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 in Birstall area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Birstall 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£340,000
Flats4£115,000
Semi-Detached54£218,750
Terraced41£150,000

10 years median price trend in Birstall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birstall.

All postcodes in Birstall

WF179EH

Smithies Lane

WF170JL

Birstall and Birkenshaw

WF170RB

Sandal Way

WF179DP

Lowood Lane

WF179DQ

Branwell Avenue

WF179NX

Church Lane

WF170EL

Leeds Road

WF179DD

Rochester Road

WF179EL

Market Place

WF179JH

Kings Drive

WF179PJ

Martin Street

WF179QJ

Dean View

WF170QH

Moon Close

WF179BU

Rochester Road

WF179DX

Carr Street

WF179LJ

Field Head Lane

WF179LN

Dark Lane

WF170DD

Elder Close

WF170JG

Beverley Gardens

WF170JY

Dudley Avenue

WF170PQ

Harefield Drive

WF170RD

Birchwood Avenue

WF178NS

Birstall and Birkenshaw

WF170DN

Springwell View

WF170JU

Windmill Lane

WF179BJ

Fieldhead Lane

WF179BL

Fieldhead

WF170HW

Leeds Road

WF170JN

Windmill Lane

WF170ND

Church Road

WF170QG

Almond Way

WF179DY

Carr Street

WF179ED

Union Street

WF179LH

Kings Way

WF170BR

Birstall and Birkenshaw

WF170DW

Sunnymount Terrace

WF170JX

Windsor Road

WF179HG

Church Street

WF179LQ

Nova Lane

WF179LR

Nab Lane

WF179QQ

The Court Yard

WF170JQ

Leeds Road

WF179QR

Briarmains Road

WF170DX

Moat Hill

WF170NE

The Crossings

WF179ES

High Street

WF179EY

Low Lane

WF170NG

Upper Batley Lane

WF170QQ

Chevins Close

WF170QZ

Brownhill Road

WF170RS

Birkby Brow Crescent

WF179NG

Nab Lane

WF179QF

Raikes Lane

WF179RA

Greenacres Drive

WF170EJ

Leeds Road

WF170AW

Upper Batley Low Lane

WF170DH

Rockhill Close

WF170EW

Leeds Road

WF179ET

Victoria Street

WF179JB

Bradford Road

WF179JW

Leyland Road

WF179NW

Foxglove Road

WF179PU

Aldersyde

WF179HA

Middlegate

WF170EF

Ashfield Road

WF179HJ

Middlegate

WF170PE

Tweed Close

WF170PL

Rectory Drive

WF179PA

Garfit Hill

WF179BH

Field Head Lane

WF179DG

Branwell Walk

WF179NL

Birstall and Birkenshaw

WF179JY

Birstall and Birkenshaw

WF179HW

High Street

WF179QP

Nussey Avenue

WF170HJ

Rose Terrace

WF170NA

Risedale Avenue

WF170QY

Brownhill Close

WF179BQ

Field Head Lane

WF179LD

Nova Lane

WF170HL

Leeds Road

WF179QD

Gelderd Road

WF170DE

Yard 4

WF170JD

Leeds Road

WF179AX

Mill Street

WF179BY

Ferndene Avenue

WF179HL

Middlegate

WF170JZ

Leeds Road

WF170LA

Milroyd Crescent

WF179LP

Gelderd Road

WF170EG

Beech Way

WF179AT

Smithies Moor Lane

WF179NF

Pennine View

WF170EE

Sycamore Way

WF179BP

Fieldhead Crescent

WF179DR

Lowood Lane

WF179PN

Blackburn Road

WF170HT

Risedale Close

WF170NJ

White Horse Gardens

WF179BE

Field Head Lane

Data Sources

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