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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 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
89
Deprivation level
6/10
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
48.7(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.89(-17%)
Public order
8.27(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.34(-15%)
Other theft
6.72(+1%)
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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Birstall area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £462,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birstall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached28£312,500£3,144
Flats2£132,500£2,090
Semi-Detached47£208,000£2,694
Terraced38£152,000£2,156

10 years median price trend in Birstall

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

All postcodes in Birstall

WF170DR

South View

WF170PH

Hillhead Drive

WF179EU

North Terrace

WF170PD

Meadow Close

WF179AD

Holden Ing Way

WF170DH

Rockhill Close

WF179RD

Wesley Close

WF179LN

Dark Lane

WF170QD

Windmill Lane

WF170EJ

Leeds Road

WF179AY

Huddersfield Road

WF179NN

Foxglove Road

WF170LA

Milroyd Crescent

WF170DG

Brookroyd Lane

WF170PL

Rectory Drive

WF179DA

Lowood Lane

WF170DE

Yard 4

WF170BR

Birstall and Birkenshaw

WF170RD

Birchwood Avenue

WF179QQ

The Court Yard

WF170JU

Windmill Lane

WF178NS

Birstall and Birkenshaw

WF170JZ

Leeds Road

WF179HW

High Street

WF179LX

Gelderd Road

WF170JA

Mill Lane

WF179EQ

Huddersfield Road

WF179JB

Bradford Road

WF170HW

Leeds Road

WF179BT

Thornton Close

WF179EY

Low Lane

WF179DP

Lowood Lane

WF179AT

Smithies Moor Lane

WF170ND

Church Road

WF179NY

Denby Close

WF170DY

Leeds Road

WF170JS

Windsor Road

WF179TD

Centre 27 Business Park

WF179HB

Low Lane

WF179EL

Market Place

WF170HR

Moat Hill Farm Drive

WF170DX

Moat Hill

WF179DH

Branwell Avenue

WF179BS

Rochester Road

WF179LJ

Field Head Lane

WF170JD

Leeds Road

WF179BL

Fieldhead

WF179NR

Colbeck Row

WF170EW

Leeds Road

WF179BB

Bluebell Court

WF170DS

Roebuck Street

WF179PY

Gelderd Road

WF170JQ

Leeds Road

WF179JJ

Kings Drive

WF179NJ

Daisy Close

WF170NQ

Upper Batley Lane

WF179PB

Kirkgate

WF169BQ

Muffitt Lane

WF170RJ

Brow Wood Road

WF179DS

The Mount

WF179AB

Chapel Lane

WF179LT

Pheasant Drive

WF169BG

Huddersfield Road

WF170HJ

Rose Terrace

WF170QG

Almond Way

WF170JJ

Windsor Road

WF179DG

Branwell Walk

WF179HF

College Street

WF179NE

Norquest Industrial Park

WF170EE

Sycamore Way

WF179ER

Nelson Street

WF179DD

Rochester Road

WF179DJ

Lowood Lane

WF179AA

Huddersfield Road

WF170EF

Ashfield Road

WF170DT

Copley Hill

WF179EE

School Street

WF179LW

Dark Lane

WF170RB

Sandal Way

WF179PQ

Whewell Street

WF170QH

Moon Close

WF170RN

Millers Croft

WF179PD

Bradford Road

WF179PW

St Peters Close

WF170HH

Leeds Road

WF179NL

Birstall and Birkenshaw

WF179BG

Highfield Drive

WF179AU

Bridge Street

WF179DE

Whinberry Place

WF179HQ

Sedgewick Street

WF179JY

Birstall and Birkenshaw

WF179QH

Raikes Lane

WF179BX

Charlotte Close

WF179JH

Kings Drive

WF170DN

Springwell View

WF179NQ

Huddersfield Road

WF179QF

Raikes Lane

WF179LR

Pheasant Drive

WF170EB

Ashfield Road

WF170JP

Arundel Walk

Data Sources

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