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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

BD194TA

Cedar Way

BD194SF

Woodlands Road

BD194NS

Spen Lane

BD194EU

Cliffe Lane

BD194NP

Butts Hill

BD194AL

Latham Lane

BD194PD

Nibshaw Lane

BD194AE

Gomersal Lane

BD194AG

Richmond Grove

BD194QA

The Coppice

BD194ND

Shirley Road

BD194JU

West Street

BD194NB

Shirley Square

BD194PA

Cooke Crescent

BD194DA

Ferrand Lane

BD194RJ

Haddon Close

BD194HD

Oxford Road

BD194LA

Oxford Road

BD194AJ

Red Vale

BD194RX

Latham Lane

BD194JY

Scott Lane

BD194LL

Dewsbury Road

BD194RR

Sherwood Avenue

BD194DF

Latham Lea

BD194SS

Lilac Grove

BD194JN

Carriage Drive

BD194QH

Church Lane

BD194LF

Moor Lane

BD194SX

Cliffe Lane

BD193SP

Spen Lane

BD194RB

Bleak Street Lower

BD194AD

Spen Lane

BD194QG

Kirkstone Drive

BD194RW

Sherwood Avenue

BD194PQ

Burnleys Mill Road

BD194SZ

Fusden Lane

BD194TD

Oxford Walk

BD194RE

Oxford Road

WF179HY

Monk Ings Avenue

BD194QJ

The Orchards

BD194SY

Cliffe Lane

BD194RZ

Cliffe Lane

BD194SH

Beech Grove

BD194TU

Oxford Drive

BD194NU

Nibshaw Road

BD194NA

Shirley Avenue

WF179PS

Church Meadows

BD194RF

Park Street

BD194LD

Dewsbury Road

BD194NZ

Ringshaw Drive

WF179HT

Bradford Road

BD194FA

Nibshaw Lane

BD194LP

Queen Street

BD194PB

Woodlands Road

BD194SD

Cliffe Mount

BD194LG

Queen Street

Data Sources

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