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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 118 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birstall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced40£149,500
Detached24£326,250
Flats4£115,000
Semi-Detached50£206,000

10 years median price trend in Birstall

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

All postcodes in Birstall

WF179PY

Gelderd Road

WF170HP

Clough Drive

WF170JT

Caernarvon Close

WF179JR

Oxford Road

WF179LT

Pheasant Drive

WF179QL

Haworth Road

WF179TB

Centre 27 Business Park

WF179LX

Gelderd Road

WF170DT

Copley Hill

WF170EB

Ashfield Road

WF170JH

Leeds Road

WF170NQ

Upper Batley Lane

WF170NS

Burnside Close

WF179BW

Owler Lane

WF179DZ

Victoria Court

WF179EB

Smithies Lane

WF179HD

Low Lane

WF179HQ

Sedgewick Street

WF179QH

Raikes Lane

WF179QX

Raikes Lane

WF179RD

Wesley Close

WF179HN

Raikes Lane

WF170PG

Castle Close

WF170RA

John Nelson Close

WF179BX

Charlotte Close

WF179EA

John Street

WF179EH

Smithies Lane

WF179EQ

Huddersfield Road

WF179LE

Nova Lane

WF179NR

Colbeck Row

WF179PQ

Whewell Street

WF179PR

Bradford Road

WF179QS

Rawfolds Avenue

WF179TD

Centre 27 Business Park

WF179RE

King's Drive

WF170BR

Birstall and Birkenshaw

WF170DS

Roebuck Street

WF170DU

Leeds Road

WF179AE

West Yorkshire Retail Park

WF179BZ

Ferndene Walk

WF179DA

Lowood Lane

WF179JJ

Kings Drive

WF179DT

Gelderd Road

WF169BG

Huddersfield Road

WF170PD

Meadow Close

WF170RN

Millers Croft

WF179QT

Briarmains Road

WF179DU

Smithies Lane

WF179QQ

The Court Yard

WF179BG

Highfield Drive

WF179DF

Branwell Avenue

WF179ER

Nelson Street

WF179HB

Low Lane

WF179HP

Chandler Close

WF179JQ

Shirley Avenue

WF179HR

Smithies Lane

WF170HU

Nab Lane

WF170JB

Leeds Road

WF170PF

Western Avenue

WF179JX

Bradford Road

WF179NJ

Daisy Close

WF179NY

Denby Close

WF179QW

Withens Road

WF170DQ

Brownhill Road

WF170EH

Leeds Road

WF170PH

Hillhead Drive

WF179AU

Bridge Street

WF179BD

Heather Court

WF179PD

Bradford Road

WF179PP

The Avenue

WF179QN

Withens Road

WF170DZ

Apple Close

WF170NX

Hill Crescent

WF170NY

Thornfield Mount

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: 16/05/2026.