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About

Gomersal sits in the borough of Kirklees in West Yorkshire, between Birstall and Cleckheaton on the lower slopes that lead toward the Pennines. The River Spen runs close by and the area mixes residential streets, local shops and community facilities with the remains of its textile past: stone-built terraces and converted mill buildings are part of the street pattern. Road and bus links connect Gomersal to neighbouring towns, while lanes and public footpaths lead out into surrounding fields and small woodlands used for walking and dog exercise.

A notable local landmark is Gomersal Old Hall, a timber-framed house set back from the main road that can be seen from Gomersal Lane and forms part of the area's built heritage. Community life centres on a primary school, a parish church and a handful of social venues, and many buildings use the local sandstone that characterises much of the architecture. The combination of river corridors, connecting paths and compact village streets gives Gomersal a clear sense of place within Kirklees.

Area overview

On average Gomersal has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gomersal is £54,303 per year. There are 2 schools in Gomersal: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gomersal is home to around 6,862 people, with a population density of about 1,928.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gomersal Population
6,862
Population density
1,928 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.29(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.57(+51%)
Public order
7(-21%)
Shoplifting
5.39(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.39(-37%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,396
93.2%
Other White
97
1.41%
Indian
74
1.08%
Pakistani
51
0.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
44
0.64%
Total population: 6,863

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,691
30.59%
Level 3 (A level)
1,026
18.56%
No qualifications
924
16.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
770
13.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
570
10.31%
Total 16+ residents: 5,528

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,103
38.05%
Owns with a mortgage
1,043
35.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
387
13.35%
Social rents from council
255
8.8%
Other social rented
50
1.72%
Total households: 2,899

Property prices in Gomersal

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Gomersal area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £670,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gomersal 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 Gomersal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached23£310,000£3,235
Flats5£125,000£1,970
Semi-Detached28£208,500£2,627
Terraced25£192,500£2,374

10 years median price trend in Gomersal

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

All postcodes in Gomersal

BD194FB

Kensington Way

BD194SR

Maple Grove

BD194JR

Oxford Road

BD194PP

Pollard Avenue

BD194FD

Copper Beech View

BD194RH

Quarry Road

BD194SA

Bawson Court

BD194SU

Woodlands Crescent

BD194LW

Summerbridge Crescent

BD194SN

Woodlands Road

WF179HX

Bradford Road

BD194SB

Cliffe Lane

BD194LZ

Shirley Walk

BD194AH

Summerdale

BD194NX

Charlesworth Square

BD194RQ

Liversedge and Gomersal

BD194QX

Craven Lane

BD194QF

Charles Street

BD194PR

Pollard Way

BD194RT

Liversedge and Gomersal

BD194LE

Knowles Lane

BD194HG

Whinmore Gardens

BD194NQ

Fearnley Croft

BD194PW

Cambridge Chase

BD194RN

Thoresby Drive

BD194NW

Shirley Place

BD194BT

Mazebrook

BD194PF

Howley Close

BD194RL

Thoresby Drive

BD194ST

Woodlands Drive

BD194QR

Garfit Hill

BD194RP

Clumber Drive

BD194LY

Shirley Grove

BD194AB

Spen Lane

BD194QN

Church Lane

BD194PE

Fern View

BD194TH

Roundhill Green

BD194QP

Church Lane

WF179HU

Monk Ings

BD194QS

Muffit Lane

BD194QT

Popeley Rise

BD194AU

Oxford Road

BD194NN

Shirley Terrace

BD194SQ

Laburnum Grove

BD194JP

Oxford Road

BD194TB

Thatchers Way

BD194TX

Selene Close

BD194SP

Woodlands Crescent

BD194HA

Oxford Road

BD194NY

Aspen Close

BD194AN

Ashley Close

BD194AS

Langton Close

BD194DE

Latham Court

BD194NL

Shirley Mount

BD194PN

Spen Lane

BD194PX

Oxford Road

BD194LB

Oxford Road

BD194QL

Church Lane

BD194PS

Pollard Close

BD194JZ

Oxford Road

BD194PH

Burnleys Mill Road

BD194SL

Elm Grove

BD194DL

West Lane

BD194RG

Victoria Road

BD194PY

Oxford Road

BD194RA

Oxford Road

BD194RD

Bleak Street

BD194PU

Bronte Close

BD194AW

Latham Lane

BD194TG

Priory Court

WF179RB

Friary Court

BD194SJ

Ash Grove

WF179JA

Scotland Street

BD194EX

Cliffe Lane

BD194SW

Woodlands Avenue

BD194SG

Woodlands Road

BD194GF

Nann Hall Glade

BD194QQ

Church Lane

BD194LS

Spen Lane

BD194PJ

Spen Lane

WF179HZ

Bradford Road

BD194JS

Grove Square

BD194AQ

Ventnor Close

BD194UA

Sherwood Close

BD194QU

Craven Lane

BD194JX

Reform Street

BD194JT

Grove Lane

BD194RU

Oxford Close

BD194NR

Barrington Parade

BD194QZ

Craven Close

BD194NT

Roberson Terrace

BD194NJ

Shirley Parade

BD194LX

Shirley Road

BD194LR

Grove Close

BD194AT

Oxford Road

BD194SE

Cliffe Lane

BD194LT

Spen Lane

BD194QY

Craven Drive

BD194ET

Cliffe Lane

BD194RY

Burnleyville

Data Sources

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