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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

WF179HL

Middlegate

WF179PZ

Coronation Terrace

WF179DN

Lowood Lane

WF179DF

Branwell Avenue

WF179BW

Owler Lane

WF179NF

Pennine View

WF179HD

Low Lane

WF179QA

The Green

WF179PJ

Martin Street

WF179PP

The Avenue

WF179BE

Field Head Lane

WF179JW

Leyland Road

WF170NU

Ridgeway Drive

WF170JB

Leeds Road

WF179EG

Huddersfield Road

WF170RL

Millers Croft

WF170HX

Asquith Street

WF179LE

Nova Lane

WF179NU

Bradford Road

WF179EX

Bond Street

WF179EH

Smithies Lane

WF179JD

Bradford Road

WF179QN

Withens Road

WF170EL

Leeds Road

WF170RS

Birkby Brow Crescent

WF179HE

Kirkgate

WF170AW

Upper Batley Low Lane

WF179HN

Raikes Lane

WF179QR

Briarmains Road

WF179PU

Aldersyde

WF179XA

Huddersfield Road

WF179NP

Huddersfield Road

WF179EW

Low Lane

WF179DL

Lowood Lane

WF170JG

Beverley Gardens

WF179QW

Withens Road

WF179QU

Raikes Lane

WF179DY

Carr Street

WF179DW

Lowood Lane

WF179DR

Lowood Lane

WF179LU

Oakwell Way

WF179BZ

Ferndene Walk

WF179EF

Huddersfield Road

WF170HT

Risedale Close

WF170NG

Upper Batley Lane

WF179RG

High Street

WF179PX

Gelderd Road

WF169BE

White Lee Road

WF179PN

Blackburn Road

WF179RE

King's Drive

WF179QT

Briarmains Road

WF170HL

Leeds Road

WF179ES

High Street

WF170RA

John Nelson Close

WF170JF

Upper Batley Low Lane

WF179NG

Nab Lane

WF179JZ

Burns Court

WF170JE

Manns Buildings

WF179PH

Bradford Road

WF170HN

Jason Terrace

WF179QJ

Dean View

WF179EB

Smithies Lane

WF170DP

Coronation Terrace

WF170JY

Dudley Avenue

WF179JL

Bronte Road

WF170DJ

Bramble Walk

WF179HP

Chandler Close

WF170JR

Arundel Close

WF179BD

Heather Court

WF170ED

Rowan Close

WF179PL

Blackburn Road

WF179AX

Mill Street

WF179HR

Smithies Lane

WF179PR

Bradford Road

WF170EQ

Elm Way

WF179DB

Heathcliffe Close

WF170PF

Western Avenue

WF179BN

Fieldhead Lane

Data Sources

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