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Birstall

About

Birstall is a town in the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, located between Leeds and Bradford. The area is known for its mix of residential and commercial spaces, with a range of local shops, cafes, and services along its main streets. Birstall has good transport links, including bus routes and proximity to the M62 motorway, making it convenient for commuters. The town also features several green spaces, such as Birstall Park, which provides recreational areas for residents.

Historically, Birstall was a center for the woolen textile industry, and some heritage buildings still reflect this past. The area includes a mix of housing, from older terraced homes to modern developments. Schools, community centers, and leisure facilities cater to families and local needs. While primarily suburban, Birstall retains a sense of connection to nearby urban centers, offering a balance of quiet living and accessibility.

Area overview

On average Birstall has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Birstall is £36,200 per year. There are 4 schools in Birstall: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Birstall

WF179NF

Gelderd Road

WF179PN

Blackburn Road

WF170NJ

Clough Drive

WF170HT

Risedale Close

WF170JF

Beverley Gardens

WF170PJ

Hillhead Drive

WF179BE

The Mount

WF179AB

Chapel Lane

WF179DJ

Branwell Avenue

WF179EG

Huddersfield Road

WF179LY

Gelderd Road

WF170ED

Rowan Close

WF170HX

Asquith Street

WF179EW

Chapel Lane

WF170JE

Asquith Street

WF179HE

Kirkgate

WF179HF

College Street

WF179PW

St Peter's Close

WF170DP

Alexandra Avenue

WF170HS

Leeds Road

WF170JW

Corfe Close

WF170RL

Corfe Close

WF179AY

Huddersfield Road

WF179BN

Birstall

WF179HS

Carr Street

WF179JZ

Burns Court

WF179LU

Gelderd Road

WF179PL

Blackburn Road

WF179QZ

Bempton Grove

WF179RG

Chandler Close

WF170HH

Leeds Road

WF170HY

Leeds Road

WF179DE

Whinberry Place

WF179JD

Birstall

WF179JF

Cambridge Road

WF179JP

Industrial Avenue

WF179LW

Dark Lane

WF179PB

Church Meadows

WF179PE

Whewell Street

WF179QY

Caister Close

WF170EQ

Apple Close

WF170HR

Moat Hill Farm Drive

WF170JS

Arundel Close

WF179DB

Heathcliffe Close

WF179EJ

Chapel Lane

WF179NN

Bluebell Court

WF179QB

Gelderd Road

WF179QU

Heaton Lodge

WF169BQ

Birstall

WF170DG

Brookroyd Lane

WF170DJ

Bramble Walk

WF170JR

Arundel Close

WF170PB

Castle Close

WF179NS

Colbeck Row

WF179XA

Huddersfield Road

WF170DL

Alexandra Avenue

WF170DY

Leeds Road

WF170JP

Arundel Walk

WF170PA

Hillhead Drive

WF170RP

Leveret Way

WF179EF

Huddersfield Road

WF170NU

Ridgeway Drive

WF179BT

Thornton Close

WF179DL

Birstall Park Court

WF179DN

Fieldhead Parade

WF179QG

Welbeck Road

WF170JJ

Leeds Road

WF170LB

Risedale Avenue

WF170QD

Windmill Lane

WF179BA

Huddersfield Road

WF179JE

Cambridge Road

WF179JT

Beck View

WF170NL

Upper Batley Lane

WF169BE

Houldsworth Avenue

WF170HZ

Birstall

WF179EE

School Street

WF179JN

Industrial Avenue

WF179NP

Huddersfield Road

WF179NZ

Kings Park

WF179PZ

Stonefield Place

WF179QA

The Green

WF170NF

Slade Walk

WF179DU

John Street

WF170DR

Moon Close

WF170EA

Larch Close

WF170HF

Birstall

WF170QX

Brownhill Garth

WF179AA

Huddersfield Road

WF179BB

Bluebell Court

WF179BS

Rochester Road

WF179DH

Branwell Avenue

WF179DS

Raikes Lane

WF179EU

North Terrace

WF179NQ

Huddersfield Road

WF179PH

Martin Street

WF170HN

Jason Terrace

WF170JA

Leeds Road

WF179NU

Birstall

WF170RH

Brow Wood Road

WF179AD

Gelderd Road