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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 208 recent sales, the median property price is £271,750 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirkburton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached74£404,000£3,314
Flats7£78,000£2,312
Semi-Detached63£262,000£3,112
Terraced64£211,250£2,896

10 years median price trend in Kirkburton

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

All postcodes in Kirkburton

HD80TF

Turnshaw Road

HD46XU

The Village

HD80SH

Church Green

HD88LZ

Copley Lane

HD80RX

Riley Lane

HD80TS

Burton Royd Lane

WF44FR

Taylor Fold

HD80QD

Dean Fold

HD80SU

Box Ings

HD88NL

Round Hill Close

HD80GR

Birkhead Close

WF44EG

Briestfield Road

HD88JH

Dam Hill

WF44FQ

Orchard View

WF44FG

High Lee Grove

HD46WR

Ash Farm Court

WF44TD

Jubilee Way

HD88HX

Jubilee Avenue

WF44UN

Shuttle Eye Way

HD80UF

Highwood Lane

HD88DJ

Jos Lane

HD80QW

Hall Lane

HD46BX

Park Mews

HD80PN

Spring Grove

HD80SF

George Street

WF44DP

Barnsley Road

HD80LU

Wakefield Road

HD88LB

Huddersfield Road

HD80QT

Northfield Lane

WF44AR

Hardcastle Lane

HD88JU

Elder Mews

HD80NE

Botany Lane

HD88AE

Marsh Lane

WF44EA

Upper Row

WF44FJ

Herdwick Road

HD46UY

Top O Th Bank

HD46YE

Crangle Fields

HD88HL

Westerley Close

HD80UA

Linfit Lane

WF44AB

Barnsley Road

WF44SY

The Paddocks

HD88EY

Stocks Drive

WF44AJ

Barnsley Road

HD46XR

Top Of The Moor

HD88FT

Abbey Gardens

HD88BJ

Abbey Road

WF44DA

Common Side

WF44AE

Park Avenue

WF44UZ

Doctor Lane

HD88FG

Well Ings Close

HD88LN

Flockton Road

WF44EQ

Wellfield Avenue

HD88HD

Church Close

HD80PP

Storthes Hall Lane

WF44BP

Paul Lane

HD88DY

Abbey Road

WF44AW

Manor Drive

WF44TJ

Chessington Drive

HD80PY

North Wood Park

WF148EQ

Clough Lane

HD80SG

School Hill

WF44BL

Denby Lane

HD88AS

Marsh Lane

WF44TT

Coachgates

HD80LR

Tinker Lane

HD46EG

Park Farm Court

HD46XS

Stocks Lane

HD88AP

Marsh Lane

HD80SE

Low Gate

HD88BB

Holmfirth Road

HD80LW

Pond Lane

HD80RR

North Road

HD88HU

School Terrace

WF44ET

Clough Gate

HD46XB

Hall Ing Road

HD80ZF

Orchard Close

HD46AQ

Manor Drive

HD80RW

North Road

HD80QP

Towngate

HD80LQ

Woodsome Road

WF44DE

Hill Top Road

HD88LD

Back Lane

HD88DT

Yew Tree Road

HD88BR

The Carr

HD80UR

Netherfield Close

HD46UW

Farnley Moor

HD88GN

Tailors Green

WF44BX

Long Lane

HD80PT

Storthes Hall Lane

HD88ES

New Hey Moor Houses

HD88DN

Stocks Way

HD80TU

Burton Royd Lane

WF44BY

Crawshaw Lane

HD88DZ

Lydgate Road

HD80GT

Grenoside View

HD80PW

Dene Bottom

HD88JX

Hawthorne Way

WF44DB

Common End

HD80RU

North Road

HD80SB

Low Town

Data Sources

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