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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

HD80SD

Low Town

HD80PH

Penistone Road

HD88NB

Shelley Woodhouse Lane

HD88BP

Carr Lane

HD88EE

Station Road

HD88HQ

Doctor Lane

HD46BX

Park Mews

HD46XE

The Green

HD46YD

Fulstone Road

HD80QS

Moor Lane

HD80QT

Northfield Lane

HD80RQ

Highfield Road

HD80SA

Riley Park

HD88HH

Kestrel View

HD88JG

Park Avenue

HD88JJ

Corn Mill Bottom

HD88JT

Ashleigh Close

HD88LR

Roydhouse

WF44EN

Liley Lane

WF44FJ

Herdwick Road

WF44SY

The Paddocks

WF44UN

Shuttle Eye Way

HD80TF

Turnshaw Road

HD80PP

Storthes Hall Lane

HD88GQ

Kirkburton

HD46XQ

Whitestones

HD80PY

North Wood Park

HD80SP

Queens Way

HD80UD

Cinderhill

HD80XF

Oakland Court

HD88BD

St Marks Court

HD88BE

Penistone Road

HD88EJ

Station Lane

HD88EU

Fox Royd

HD88EZ

Knowle Park Avenue

HD88HB

Eastfield

HD88HP

Westerley Lane

HD46XN

Station Road

HD80LT

Lydgate

HD80PA

North Road

HD80SH

Church Green

HD80SS

Fairfield Rise

HD88DF

Cliffe Road

HD88HJ

Huddersfield Road

HD88JY

Park Avenue

HD88LN

Flockton Road

HD88LQ

Stoneleigh Court

WF44EJ

Back Lane

WF44FP

Rosedale Close

WF44FQ

Orchard View

HD46UA

Butts Way

HD46UN

Farnley Road

HD80NE

Botany Lane

HD80RN

North Road

HD80SG

School Hill

HD80UR

Netherfield Close

HD88AS

Marsh Lane

HD88ND

Stead Gate

HD80NU

Addle Croft Lane

WF44EW

Liley Lane

HD80PL

Storthes Hall Lane

Data Sources

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