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About

Kirkburton ward encompasses a largely rural expanse within the Kirklees district, characterised by rolling farmland, wooded valleys, and scattered villages like Highburton and Farnley Tyas. The landscape is defined by its position on the southern Pennine fringe, with open fields and dry stone walls. The area maintains a distinct separation from the more urban centres to the west, offering a quieter, village-based community atmosphere.

The ward's historical identity is anchored by the central village of Kirkburton itself, which retains its traditional character around the parish church. Local governance and community life are focal points here. A notable landmark is the Burton Tower, a prominent stone structure standing on a hill, which serves as a local navigation point and reflects the area's historical milling heritage.

Area overview

On average Kirkburton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kirkburton is £60,585 per year. There are 10 schools in Kirkburton: 8 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kirkburton is home to around 16,310 people, with a population density of about 354.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kirkburton Population
16,310
Population density
354.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.8(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.79(-45%)
Shoplifting
6.68(-24%)
Other theft
6.19(-7%)
Burglary
6.07(+19%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
15,224
93.34%
Other White
206
1.26%
Indian
120
0.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
111
0.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
103
0.63%
Total population: 16,311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,169
38.28%
Level 3 (A level)
2,699
19.99%
No qualifications
1,765
13.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,712
12.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,041
7.71%
Total 16+ residents: 13,503

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,922
44.22%
Owns with a mortgage
2,440
36.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
655
9.91%
Social rents from council
315
4.77%
Other forms of private rent
143
2.16%
Total households: 6,608

Property prices in Kirkburton

Based on 200 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Kirkburton area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirkburton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached61£250,000
Terraced59£200,000
Flats7£80,000
Detached73£415,000

10 years median price trend in Kirkburton

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

All postcodes in Kirkburton

HD46SU

Bankfoot

HD80PD

Woodside Lodge

HD80ST

Cross Lane

HD80SZ

Riley Lane

HD80TN

Lane Side

HD80ZG

Primrose Drive

HD88HA

Lea Drive

HD88HG

Huddersfield Road

HD88JN

Healey

HD88LX

Brook House Lane

HD88LZ

Copley Lane

HD46ST

Low Common

HD46UL

Manor Road

HD46UU

St Luciuss Close

HD46UY

Top O Th Bank

HD80LQ

Woodsome Road

HD80RU

North Road

HD80TJ

Turnshaw Avenue

HD80UF

Highwood Lane

HD80US

Ashford Court

HD88AG

Cliffe Road

HD88DQ

Field Way

HD88EL

Abbey Road

WF44EE

Denby Park Drive

WF44BD

Denby Lane

WF44AW

Manor Drive

HD46UW

Farnley Moor

HD80BY

Willow Fields

HD80EN

Lydgate Drive

HD80LN

Little Lepton

HD80QA

Little Hallas

HD80QW

Hall Lane

HD80SY

Riley Lane

HD80TW

Paddock Road

HD88AH

Manor Grange

HD88BW

Lane Head Road

HD88DG

Station Road

HD88FA

The Maltings

HD88HW

Westerley Lane

HD88LS

Near Bank

WF44AB

Barnsley Road

WF44AF

Park View

WF44DT

Liley Lane

WF44DW

Barnsley Road

HD50NU

Long Tongue Scrog Lane

HD80FF

Willow Close

HD80PZ

Woodsome Lees Lane

HD80TP

Crescent

HD80TX

Linfit Lane

HD88AB

Abbey Road

WF44EH

Wellfield Close

HD46EG

Park Farm Court

HD46TG

Haw Cliff Lane

HD46ZA

Stocksmead Court

HD80QP

Towngate

HD80SU

Box Ings

HD80TE

Fold Court

HD80TR

Royds Mount

HD80UQ

Thorncliffe Green Road

HD88BB

Holmfirth Road

HD88DT

Yew Tree Road

HD88EW

Dyke Bottom

HD88HS

Far Bank

WF44DF

Hawthorne Close

WF44DN

Barnsley Road

WF44FF

Grange Ash Close

WF44SJ

Jubilee Way

HD46FE

Kirkburton

HD46UR

Butts Close

HD80NZ

Springfield Lane

HD80QL

Slant Gate

HD80QR

Burton Acres Lane

HD80TG

Mead Way

HD88AF

Church Lane

HD88AR

North Row

HD88BA

Piper Wells Lane

HD88HE

Huddersfield Road

HD88HX

Jubilee Avenue

HD88JE

Park Drive

HD88JH

Dam Hill

HD88JZ

Park Avenue

HD88LY

Long Moor Lane

WF148EE

Liley Lane

WF44AN

Manor House

WF44DS

Wakefield Road

WF44UZ

Doctor Lane

HD46TZ

Butts Road

HD46XX

The Village

HD80LY

Wakefield Road

HD80PE

Penistone Road

HD80RD

Burton Acres Drive

HD80RE

Burton Acres Mews

HD80UB

Linfit Lane

HD88AQ

Marsh Lane

HD88AW

Jenkyn Lane

HD88DE

Cliffe Side

HD88EA

The Knowle

HD88GL

Tenter Hill Gardens

HD88HU

School Terrace

HD88JP

Parkwood Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.