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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

WF179DW

Lowood Lane

WF179EN

Market Street

WF179HH

Thorn Street

WF179NT

Heaton Lodge

WF179PG

College Street

WF170RT

Sovereign Close

WF170RJ

Brow Wood Road

WF179EX

Chapel Lane

WF179PF

Musgrave Street

WF179PY

Gelderd Road

WF170HP

Clough Drive

WF170JT

Caernarvon Close

WF179JR

Oxford Road

WF179LT

Pennine View

WF179LX

Gelderd Road

WF179QL

Haworth Road

WF179TB

Bankwood Way

WF170NQ

Slade Walk

WF170DT

Copley Hill

WF170EB

Ashfield Road

WF170JH

Leeds Road

WF170NS

Burnside Close

WF179BW

Owler Lane

WF179DZ

Victoria Street

WF179EB

Market Street

WF179HD

Low Lane

WF179HN

Raikes Lane

WF179HQ

Sedgewick Street

WF179QH

Haworth Road

WF179QX

Raikes Lane

WF179RD

Wesley Close

WF170PG

Castle Close

WF170RA

Huddersfield Road

WF179EH

Smithies Lane

WF179BX

Charlotte Close

WF179EA

John Street

WF179EQ

Huddersfield Road

WF179LE

Nova Lane

WF179NR

Colbeck Row

WF179PQ

College Street

WF179PR

Birstall

WF179QS

Rawfolds Avenue

WF179RE

King's Drive

WF179TD

Bankwood Way

WF179AE

Holden Ing Way

WF170DS

Leeds Road

WF170DU

Copley Hill

WF179BZ

Dark Lane

WF179DA

Lowood Lane

WF179DT

Gelderd Road

WF179JJ

Bronte Road

WF169BG

Huddersfield Road

WF170PD

Meadow Close

WF170RN

Arundel Walk

WF179QT

Briarmains Road

WF179BG

Highfield Drive

WF179DF

Bramble Walk

WF179ER

Nelson Street

WF179HB

Blackburn Road

WF179HP

Chandler Close

WF179HR

Smithies Lane

WF179JQ

Shirley Avenue

WF170HU

Nab Lane

WF170JB

Howden Clough Road

WF170PF

Castle Close

WF179JX

Carr Street

WF179NJ

Daisy Close

WF179NY

Denby Close

WF179QW

Branwell Avenue

WF170DQ

Bramble Walk

WF170EH

Leeds Road

WF170PH

Harefield Drive

WF179AU

Bridge Street

WF179BD

Heather Court

WF179PD

Birstall

WF179PP

Carr Street

WF179QN

Withens Road

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