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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

WF44BZ

Haigh Lane

HD46XH

Cross Lane

HD46XT

Halstead Lane

HD80LU

Wakefield Road

HD80LZ

Pinfold Lane

HD80PB

Timberwood

HD80QF

Hallas Road

HD88DB

Lane Head Road

HD88DW

Jos Lane

HD88JF

Park Close

HD88LD

Back Lane

WF44AL

Barnsley Road

WF44FG

High Lee Grove

HD46XL

Crangle Fields

HD46AQ

Manor Drive

HD80GS

Birkhead Close

HD80NF

Botany Lane

HD80NP

The Park

HD80PU

Thunderbridge

HD80TD

Sycamore Court

HD88DU

Station Road

HD88DZ

Lydgate Road

HD88EP

Abbey Road

HD88FG

Well Ings Close

HD88LA

Far Bank

WF44BH

Denby Lane

WF44EB

Denby Lane Crescent

WF44UL

Moorfield Court

HD80WA

Storthes Hall Lane

HD80GF

Thunder Bridge Lane

HD46YE

Crangle Fields

HD80GR

Birkhead Close

HD80NA

Town End Lane

HD80RT

Turnshaw Road

HD80TT

Paddock Road

HD88AP

Marsh Lane

HD88BS

Stonebridge Walk

HD88HL

Westerley Close

HD88JA

Bankfield

HD88JS

Glen View Road

HD88NG

Kirklea

WF44FR

Taylor Fold

WF44UY

Moor View

HD46XS

Stocks Lane

HD80LW

Pond Lane

HD80QE

North Road

HD80QH

North Road

HD80QN

Slant Gate

HD88DD

Firth Street

HD88DX

Abbey Drive

HD88DY

Abbey Road

WF44AE

Park Avenue

WF44BB

Wakefield Road

WF44BG

Wakefield Road

WF44DA

Common Side

WF44EL

Bedford Avenue

WF44TF

Rutland Road

WF44TN

Stoneroyd Farm

HD80PN

Spring Grove

HD80QY

Primrose Lane

HD80SR

Queens Way

HD80SX

Riley Lane

HD80TL

Turnshaw Road

HD80XA

Eastfield Drive

HD88BG

Highfield Court

HD88DJ

Jos Lane

HD88EG

Cliffe Park

WF44ER

Holme Close

WF44TD

Jubilee Way

HD88BJ

Abbey Road

HD80NB

Pinfold Lane

HD46UG

The Village

HD46XJ

Norton Terrace

HD88EN

Lea Head

HD88JB

Penistone Road

WF44BU

Moor Top Lane

HD80PR

Lee Lane

HD88BY

Abbey Farm Drive

HD88LW

Cross Lane

HD88FW

Barnsley Road

WF44DD

Pinfold Close

HD46AX

Beech Court

HD46XY

Hollowgate

HD46YB

Moor Top Avenue

HD80FU

Tinker Croft

HD80RL

North Road

HD80RY

Riley Lane

HD80RZ

Riley Lane

HD88AL

Jenkyn Lane

HD88BN

Cross Lane

HD88EY

Stocks Drive

HD88HR

Water Lane

HD88HY

Penistone Road

HD88LL

East View

HD88NH

Grampian Close

WF44EA

Upper Row

WF44TT

Coachgates

WF44DL

Burnleys Buildings

WF44BQ

Ben Booth Lane

HD80ZF

Orchard Close

Data Sources

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