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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 187 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
Detached68£418,250
Flats8£87,000
Semi-Detached56£251,500
Terraced55£198,500

10 years median price trend in Kirkburton

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

All postcodes in Kirkburton

WF44TE

Ash Brow

HD88FU

Woodhead Court

HD88GN

Tailors Green

HD46BE

Keepers Way

HD46YA

Derwin Avenue

HD80GT

Grenoside View

HD80RH

North Road

HD80SE

Low Gate

HD80UG

Thorncliffe

HD80ZH

Foxglove Drive

HD88AE

Marsh Lane

HD88DH

The Square

HD88DS

Station Road

HD88ED

Rillside

HD88JR

Bark Close

HD88LG

Bark House Lane

WF44BT

Linfit Lane

WF44DR

Barnsley Road

WF44BE

Denby Grange Lane

WF44ED

Denby Lane

HD46SJ

St Helen's Gate

HD88AD

Lane Head Road

HD88BR

The Carr

HD88EQ

Bank Hall Grove

HD88LU

Near Bank

WF148EB

Liley Lane

WF44BS

Cockermouth Lane

WF44DJ

Providential Street

WF44FH

Cropper Grove

WF44AT

Barnsley Road

WF44DE

Hill Top Road

WF44DG

Hazel Grove

WF44DZ

South View

HD46XW

Shepley Road

HD80RR

North Road

HD80RW

North Road

HD80UA

Linfit Lane

HD88DR

Field Head

HD80LX

Wakefield Road

HD80SF

George Street

HD88DL

Stocks Way

HD88DP

Jos Way

HD88GQ

Kirkburton

HD88JD

Bankside

HD88JL

Cote Close

HD80LF

Penistone Road

HD80PT

Storthes Hall Lane

HD80RB

Penistone Road

HD80XJ

Dene Park

WF44BJ

Denby Lane

WF44ET

Clough Gate

WF44TJ

Chessington Drive

HD50PA

Houses Hill

HD80RA

Penistone Road

HD80QX

Garner Lane

HD80SB

Low Town

HD80XD

Redland Drive

HD88ES

New Hey Moor Houses

HD88LB

Huddersfield Road

HD88LJ

Huddersfield Road

HD88PX

Hawthorne Way

WF44BN

Sowood Lane

WF44DU

Liley Lane

WF44DX

Briestfield Road

HD46XP

Sunside

HD46UH

New Lane Terrace

HD80NY

Spring Bank

HD80RS

Beckett

HD80SQ

Lane Head Lane

HD88NQ

Cleveland Way

WF44BX

Long Lane

WF44UF

Stoneroyd

HD46UQ

The Village

HD46XA

Greenside Road

HD80LS

Far Croft

HD80SJ

Shelley Lane

WF44BP

Paul Lane

WF44BL

Denby Lane

WF44DH

Barnsley Road

HD46BT

Field Lane

HD80NT

Dam Head Lane

HD80XQ

Woodland Meadows

HD88AU

Dobroyd

HD88BL

Lane Head Road

HD88BX

Abbey Road

HD88HN

Westerly Way

HD88LF

Huddersfield Road

WF148BW

Kirkburton

HD46UD

The Village

HD46XD

Marsh Hall Lane

HD80LR

Tinker Lane

HD80NX

North Road

HD80TU

Burton Royd Lane

WF44SU

Beckside

HD80XH

Gregory Drive

HD88JW

Parklands Walk

HD88JX

Hawthorne Way

HD88LE

Huddersfield Road

WF44FA

Alexandra Lane

HD46UF

Hunters Nab

Data Sources

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