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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 9 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

Median price£276,000
Price per sq ft£295
Sales (last 12 months)207
Typical range (middle 50%)£213K – £400K

Based on 207 recent sales, the median property price is £276,000 (about £295 per square foot) in Kirkburton area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirkburton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached74£422,250£312
Semi-Detached66£262,250£294
Terraced63£215,000£269
Flats4£79,500£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kirkburton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkburton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,250£87,250£200,150£159,000
2017£320,000£109,500£186,000£174,000
2018£326,000£78,000£200,000£163,000
2019£339,973£144,750£214,995£143,500
2020£339,950£92,000£222,000£169,995
2021£380,000£98,000£227,250£192,500
2022£430,000£155,000£290,000£218,000
2023£430,000£137,500£275,000£225,000
2024£446,250£101,725£245,000£200,000
2025£415,000£80,000£262,000£215,000
2026£425,000£64,000£226,000£214,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkburton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirkburton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210£173£218£175
2017£237£180£199£197
2018£237£165£207£198
2019£254£198£216£199
2020£245£144£213£211
2021£259£204£236£227
2022£313£244£264£267
2023£299£232£286£268
2024£309£230£266£248
2025£296£226£287£263
2026£315£292£275
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirkburton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kirkburton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Kirkburton ward.

Local councillors

Richard Smith

Kirkburton - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative