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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 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

WF44DP

Barnsley Road

WF44TL

The Russets

HD80NG

Sands Lane

HD50PB

Healey Green Lane

HD80LP

Greenacre Gate

HD80NR

Towngate

HD80TQ

Turnshaw Close

HD80TY

Linfit Lane

WF44EQ

Wellfield Avenue

WF44WA

Greenfield Crescent

HD46BS

Field Lane

HD46SX

Bank Foot Road

HD80ND

Knotty Lane

HD80QU

Far Dene

HD88FT

Abbey Gardens

HD88LH

Huddersfield Road

WF44AP

Manor Drive

WF44DB

Common End

WF44TH

Clough Gate Drive

HD80RF

Burton Acres Way

HD80RX

Riley Lane

HD80TH

Turnshaw Road

HD80XB

Lee Way

HD88FL

Jenkyn Gardens

HD88HZ

Penistone Road

HD88PY

Beaufort Avenue

WF120PE

Judy Haigh Lane

WF44AA

Barnsley Road

WF44DQ

Pinfold Close

WF44BY

Crawshaw Lane

HD46XZ

Top Of The Bank

HD80PQ

Penistone Road

HD80SW

Shelley Lane

HD80TA

Penistone Road

HD80TZ

Linfit Lane

HD88AA

Station Road

HD88AX

Marsh Lane

HD88LT

Near Bank

WF44EG

Briestfield Road

WF44EP

Whitley Way

HD46XB

Hall Ing Road

HD46TY

Farnley Hey

HD46XF

Town Moor Lane

HD46XG

Ing Head Lane

HD80GD

Whitley Willows

HD80PF

Penistone Road

HD80PG

Lee Lane

HD80PW

Dene Bottom

HD80PX

Thunderbridge Lane

HD80RG

Southfield Court

HD88AJ

The Nooks

HD88BT

Long Close Lane

HD88JQ

Penistone Road

HD88PZ

Hawthorne Way

HD88QF

Hawthorne Way

WF44BW

Wakefield Road

WF148EF

Coal Pit Lane

HD46BR

Deer Croft

HD46SY

Farnley Bank

HD46UB

Butts Terrace

HD46WR

Ash Farm Court

HD46XR

Top Of The Moor

HD80QG

Hallas Road

HD80QQ

Hallas Road

HD80UE

Highwood Lane

HD80XE

Cotswold Mews

HD88AN

Hall Syke

HD88AY

Marsh Lane

HD88FH

Field Head Farm Court

HD88HF

Huddersfield Road

HD88JU

Elder Mews

WF148EQ

Clough Lane

WF44AD

Parkside

WF44AJ

Barnsley Road

WF44DY

Chapel Row

WF44ES

Hepley View

WF44TG

Steeple Avenue

HD88LP

High Wood Lane

HD46UE

Dartmouth Terrace

HD80QZ

Far Dene

HD88AT

Wood End

HD88FU

Woodhead Court

HD88GN

Tailors Green

HD88HT

Far Bank

WF44BE

Denby Grange Lane

WF44ED

Denby Lane

WF44FL

Ryeland Way

WF44SX

Manordale Close

WF44TE

Ash Brow

HD80TS

Burton Royd Lane

HD46BE

Keepers Way

HD46YA

Derwin Avenue

HD80GT

Grenoside View

HD80RH

North Road

HD80SE

Low Gate

HD80UG

Thorncliffe

HD80ZH

Foxglove Drive

HD88AD

Lane Head Road

HD88AE

Marsh Lane

HD88BR

The Carr

Data Sources

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