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Kirkburton

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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 61 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
61
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
31.02(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.73(-44%)
Shoplifting
6.56(-24%)
Public order
5.76(-36%)
Burglary
5.21(+2%)
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 191 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Kirkburton area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 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
Detached69£421,500
Flats8£87,000
Semi-Detached58£251,500
Terraced56£196,750

10 years median price trend in Kirkburton

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

All postcodes in Kirkburton

HD88LD

Back Lane

HD80GF

Thunder Bridge Lane

WF44EL

Bedford Avenue

WF44BU

Moor Top Lane

HD88JJ

Corn Mill Bottom

HD80ST

Cross Lane

HD46SU

Bankfoot

HD80TN

Lane Side

HD88HG

Huddersfield Road

HD88LX

Brook House Lane

WF44BQ

Ben Booth Lane

WF44DL

Burnleys Buildings

HD80PD

Woodside Lodge

HD80SZ

Riley Lane

HD80ZG

Primrose Drive

HD88HA

Lea Drive

HD88JN

Healey

HD88LZ

Copley Lane

WF44TT

Coachgates

HD46ST

Low Common

HD46UL

Manor Road

HD46UU

St Luciuss Close

HD46UY

Top O Th Bank

HD80LQ

Woodsome Road

HD80RU

North Road

HD80UF

Highwood Lane

HD80US

Ashford Court

HD88DQ

Field Way

HD88NB

Shelley Woodhouse Lane

WF44AW

Manor Drive

WF44BD

Denby Lane

WF44EE

Denby Park Drive

HD88AG

Cliffe Road

HD80SD

Low Town

HD80TJ

Turnshaw Avenue

HD88EE

Station Road

HD88EL

Abbey Road

HD88HQ

Doctor Lane

WF44AB

Barnsley Road

WF44DT

Liley Lane

HD80EN

Lydgate Drive

HD80PH

Penistone Road

HD80QW

Hall Lane

HD80SY

Riley Lane

HD88AH

Manor Grange

HD88BW

Lane Head Road

HD88FA

The Maltings

HD88HW

Westerley Lane

HD88LS

Near Bank

WF44AF

Park View

WF44DW

Barnsley Road

HD80FF

Willow Close

HD80PZ

Woodsome Lees Lane

HD80TP

Crescent

HD88AB

Abbey Road

HD88BP

Carr Lane

HD46UW

Farnley Moor

HD50NU

Long Tongue Scrog Lane

HD80BY

Willow Fields

HD80LN

Little Lepton

HD80QA

Little Hallas

HD80TW

Paddock Road

HD88DG

Station Road

WF44EH

Wellfield Close

HD80TX

Linfit Lane

HD46EG

Park Farm Court

HD46FE

Kirkburton

HD46TG

Haw Cliff Lane

HD80TE

Fold Court

HD80UQ

Thorncliffe Green Road

HD88DT

Yew Tree Road

HD88EW

Dyke Bottom

HD88HS

Far Bank

HD46UR

Butts Close

HD46ZA

Stocksmead Court

HD80QP

Towngate

HD80SU

Box Ings

HD80TR

Royds Mount

HD88BB

Holmfirth Road

WF44DN

Barnsley Road

WF44FF

Grange Ash Close

HD80QL

Slant Gate

HD80QR

Burton Acres Lane

HD80TG

Mead Way

HD88AR

North Row

HD88HE

Huddersfield Road

HD88HX

Jubilee Avenue

HD88JH

Dam Hill

HD88JZ

Park Avenue

HD88LY

Long Moor Lane

WF44DF

Hawthorne Close

WF44SJ

Jubilee Way

WF44AN

Manor House

WF44UZ

Doctor Lane

WF148EE

Liley Lane

WF44DS

Wakefield Road

HD80NZ

Springfield Lane

HD88AF

Church Lane

HD88BA

Piper Wells Lane

HD88JE

Park Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.