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Gomersal

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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Gomersal is £240,000 (around £250 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,000 and £280,000. 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 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

Median price: £240,000
Price per sq ft: £250
Sales (last 12 months): 79
Typical range (middle 50%): £190K – £280K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Gomersal area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £730,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gomersal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£305,000£294
Semi-Detached32£231,750£249
Terraced22£191,250£221
Flats4£123,750£169

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gomersal

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gomersal.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£85,000£142,500£139,000
2017£240,000£114,500£155,000£123,000
2018£277,000£110,000£160,000£149,950
2019£280,000£111,250£142,000£132,750
2020£252,000£110,000£139,975£140,500
2021£363,725£115,000£181,250£160,000
2022£336,500£123,000£191,000£166,500
2023£318,750£132,500£219,500£170,000
2024£334,000£124,000£238,000£228,750
2025£330,000£126,000£220,000£207,000
2026£307,500—£235,000£188,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gomersal.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gomersal.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£140£176£143
2017£197£168£183£162
2018£218£120£176£164
2019£220£148£162£162
2020£225£147£178£177
2021£269£162£201£193
2022£287£182£206£197
2023£290£197£234£210
2024£281£170£252£238
2025£300£187£251£208
2026£270—£246£265
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gomersal.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gomersal in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.