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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 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

HD88EZ

Knowle Park Avenue

HD88EA

The Knowle

HD46BR

Deer Croft

HD80RE

Burton Acres Mews

HD80EN

Lydgate Drive

HD88EG

Cliffe Park

HD88BS

Stonebridge Walk

HD46ZA

Stocksmead Court

HD80TN

Lane Side

WF44UY

Moor View

HD80TZ

Linfit Lane

HD50NU

Long Tongue Scrog Lane

WF44EF

Urban Terrace

HD88HW

Westerley Lane

WF44DQ

Pinfold Close

HD80TB

Elm Court

HD88AT

Wood End

HD88AH

Manor Grange

HD80NU

Addle Croft Lane

HD80UB

Linfit Lane

WF44BQ

Ben Booth Lane

HD46XL

Crangle Fields

HD88DW

Jos Lane

HD80PB

Timberwood

HD88HE

Huddersfield Road

HD80PL

Storthes Hall Lane

WF44SX

Manordale Close

HD80RT

Turnshaw Road

HD88FL

Jenkyn Gardens

HD80SS

Fairfield Rise

WF44AT

Barnsley Road

HD80TL

Turnshaw Road

HD80PE

Penistone Road

WF44TL

The Russets

HD80QZ

Far Dene

HD46UB

Butts Terrace

HD88NB

Shelley Woodhouse Lane

HD80TY

Linfit Lane

HD80RF

Burton Acres Way

HD88AX

Marsh Lane

HD80PU

Thunderbridge

HD88JJ

Corn Mill Bottom

HD88AA

Station Road

WF44FF

Grange Ash Close

HD80XE

Cotswold Mews

HD88FA

The Maltings

HD46XJ

Norton Terrace

HD80NZ

Springfield Lane

HD88JW

Parklands Walk

HD46XN

Station Road

HD46XP

Sunside

HD88LW

Cross Lane

HD88EE

Station Road

WF44EJ

Back Lane

HD88FU

Woodhead Court

WF44TN

Stoneroyd Farm

HD88LG

Bark House Lane

HD80LF

Penistone Road

WF148EF

Coal Pit Lane

HD46YB

Moor Top Avenue

HD80QL

Slant Gate

HD80NG

Sands Lane

WF44UL

Moorfield Court

HD88HQ

Doctor Lane

HD80PG

Lee Lane

HD88AD

Lane Head Road

HD88LH

Huddersfield Road

HD80LT

Lydgate

HD88LX

Brook House Lane

HD46TY

Farnley Hey

HD46UD

The Village

HD88PZ

Hawthorne Way

HD80TH

Turnshaw Road

WF44TE

Ash Brow

WF44FA

Alexandra Lane

HD46ST

Low Common

HD88AW

Jenkyn Lane

WF44AD

Parkside

HD46XW

Shepley Road

HD88AQ

Marsh Lane

HD80NF

Botany Lane

HD80LZ

Pinfold Lane

WF44DL

Burnleys Buildings

HD88BW

Lane Head Road

HD80NX

North Road

WF44AL

Barnsley Road

HD88AN

Hall Syke

HD80PJ

Woodsome Lees

HD80UD

Cinderhill

HD80PA

North Road

HD88LF

Huddersfield Road

HD88HP

Westerley Lane

WF44DT

Liley Lane

HD88JP

Parkwood Close

HD46SX

Bank Foot Road

HD46SU

Bankfoot

HD80LP

Greenacre Gate

HD46TZ

Butts Road

HD88BL

Lane Head Road

HD80ST

Cross Lane

Data Sources

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