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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

WF44BD

Denby Lane

HD46XF

Town Moor Lane

HD80TA

Penistone Road

WF44DG

Hazel Grove

HD88DR

Field Head

HD80WA

Storthes Hall Lane

HD46XH

Cross Lane

HD46UF

Hunters Nab

HD88AY

Marsh Lane

HD80QH

North Road

HD80TT

Paddock Road

HD88AF

Church Lane

HD88DU

Station Road

HD80LS

Far Croft

WF44DY

Chapel Row

HD80TQ

Turnshaw Close

WF44TF

Rutland Road

HD88EW

Dyke Bottom

HD88BE

Penistone Road

HD80QR

Burton Acres Lane

HD80QY

Primrose Lane

HD46BS

Field Lane

WF44BB

Wakefield Road

HD88AJ

The Nooks

WF44DH

Barnsley Road

HD80XA

Eastfield Drive

HD80RY

Riley Lane

HD80RS

Beckett

HD88PY

Beaufort Avenue

WF120PE

Judy Haigh Lane

HD80TR

Royds Mount

HD88DL

Stocks Way

HD88JF

Park Close

HD80SA

Riley Park

HD80PQ

Penistone Road

WF44BJ

Denby Lane

WF44BG

Wakefield Road

HD80UQ

Thorncliffe Green Road

HD88LY

Long Moor Lane

HD88LQ

Stoneleigh Court

HD88NE

Huddersfield Road

HD80RQ

Highfield Road

HD88ND

Stead Gate

HD88JE

Park Drive

HD80SQ

Lane Head Lane

HD46UU

St Luciuss Close

WF44EP

Whitley Way

WF44BT

Linfit Lane

HD80QQ

Hallas Road

HD88LR

Roydhouse

HD80US

Ashford Court

WF44DD

Pinfold Close

HD80RA

Penistone Road

WF44EW

Liley Lane

WF44DJ

Providential Street

HD46UL

Manor Road

HD80QN

Slant Gate

HD80QX

Garner Lane

WF44BW

Wakefield Road

HD88DH

The Square

HD80SW

Shelley Lane

HD88LU

Near Bank

HD88LJ

Huddersfield Road

HD88LS

Near Bank

HD80TW

Paddock Road

HD88HT

Far Bank

HD88NQ

Cleveland Way

HD80GG

Tinker Fold

HD80NT

Dam Head Lane

HD80SZ

Riley Lane

HD88EU

Fox Royd

HD88AL

Jenkyn Lane

WF148EE

Liley Lane

WF44EH

Wellfield Close

WF44TH

Clough Gate Drive

HD80RN

North Road

HD88DE

Cliffe Side

HD46UH

New Lane Terrace

HD80SJ

Shelley Lane

HD80XH

Gregory Drive

HD88BN

Cross Lane

HD80XQ

Woodland Meadows

WF44EB

Denby Lane Crescent

HD88AG

Cliffe Road

HD80TJ

Turnshaw Avenue

HD88BA

Piper Wells Lane

HD88JL

Cote Close

HD88JT

Ashleigh Close

HD88EP

Abbey Road

WF44BS

Cockermouth Lane

HD80GD

Whitley Willows

HD88JQ

Penistone Road

HD46UG

The Village

HD80SD

Low Town

HD46UQ

The Village

HD80QE

North Road

HD88LL

East View

HD80FF

Willow Close

WF44WA

Greenfield Crescent

HD88HB

Eastfield

Data Sources

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