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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

HD80QU

Far Dene

WF44DX

Briestfield Road

WF44BZ

Haigh Lane

HD46SJ

St Helen's Gate

HD88NH

Grampian Close

HD80SP

Queens Way

HD46UN

Farnley Road

HD88BX

Abbey Road

HD88HF

Huddersfield Road

HD88DG

Station Road

HD88JR

Bark Close

HD46BT

Field Lane

WF44AF

Park View

HD88JY

Park Avenue

HD80QF

Hallas Road

HD80TX

Linfit Lane

HD46UA

Butts Way

HD80PD

Woodside Lodge

HD46FE

Kirkburton

WF44ED

Denby Lane

HD46YA

Derwin Avenue

HD80TG

Mead Way

HD88DP

Jos Way

HD88EL

Abbey Road

WF148BW

Kirkburton

HD88JN

Healey

HD80SR

Queens Way

HD88EQ

Bank Hall Grove

HD88HJ

Huddersfield Road

WF44ER

Holme Close

HD46XQ

Whitestones

HD80PZ

Woodsome Lees Lane

HD88HG

Huddersfield Road

HD80QA

Little Hallas

HD88DS

Station Road

HD80XJ

Dene Park

WF44BN

Sowood Lane

HD46BE

Keepers Way

HD88BG

Highfield Court

HD50PA

Houses Hill

HD80RB

Penistone Road

HD80UE

Highwood Lane

HD80RL

North Road

WF44DF

Hawthorne Close

HD88AB

Abbey Road

WF44DR

Barnsley Road

HD80ND

Knotty Lane

HD88HR

Water Lane

WF44AP

Manor Drive

WF44AA

Barnsley Road

HD88HS

Far Bank

WF44BH

Denby Lane

WF44EE

Denby Park Drive

HD88HH

Kestrel View

HD46XE

The Green

HD46TG

Haw Cliff Lane

HD46XY

Hollowgate

HD80UG

Thorncliffe

HD88NG

Kirklea

WF44AN

Manor House

HD88EN

Lea Head

WF44DZ

South View

HD88GL

Tenter Hill Gardens

HD80PR

Lee Lane

HD80FU

Tinker Croft

HD88GQ

Kirkburton

HD88DQ

Field Way

HD46UR

Butts Close

HD88JG

Park Avenue

HD80RH

North Road

HD80SY

Riley Lane

WF44BE

Denby Grange Lane

HD88JS

Glen View Road

HD88AR

North Row

HD88HY

Penistone Road

HD88ED

Rillside

HD80LY

Wakefield Road

WF44UF

Stoneroyd

HD80NB

Pinfold Lane

HD46UE

Dartmouth Terrace

HD80TE

Fold Court

HD80SX

Riley Lane

HD88BY

Abbey Farm Drive

HD46YD

Fulstone Road

HD80GS

Birkhead Close

HD80NY

Spring Bank

WF44FP

Rosedale Close

HD80BY

Willow Fields

HD80ZH

Foxglove Drive

HD80QS

Moor Lane

WF44EL

Bedford Avenue

HD50PB

Healey Green Lane

HD80PH

Penistone Road

WF44SJ

Jubilee Way

WF44DS

Wakefield Road

HD80PF

Penistone Road

HD88DF

Cliffe Road

WF44DW

Barnsley Road

HD88EJ

Station Lane

HD46XG

Ing Head Lane

Data Sources

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