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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 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

WF44DN

Barnsley Road

WF44TG

Steeple Avenue

HD80RD

Burton Acres Drive

HD88FH

Field Head Farm Court

HD80PS

Birks Lane

HD80XD

Redland Drive

HD88LE

Huddersfield Road

WF44DU

Liley Lane

HD80NR

Towngate

HD88QF

Hawthorne Way

HD88LT

Near Bank

HD46XA

Greenside Road

HD80LN

Little Lepton

HD80NA

Town End Lane

HD46XZ

Top Of The Bank

HD80RG

Southfield Court

HD88DX

Abbey Drive

HD80ZG

Primrose Drive

HD88JD

Bankside

HD88AU

Dobroyd

WF44ES

Hepley View

HD46AX

Beech Court

HD80TD

Sycamore Court

HD88JB

Penistone Road

HD80TP

Crescent

HD88HA

Lea Drive

HD88DD

Firth Street

WF44FL

Ryeland Way

HD80QG

Hallas Road

HD88BT

Long Close Lane

HD88LA

Far Bank

WF44EN

Liley Lane

HD88JZ

Park Avenue

WF44SU

Beckside

WF148EB

Liley Lane

HD88HZ

Penistone Road

HD88JA

Bankfield

HD88DB

Lane Head Road

HD88FW

Barnsley Road

HD80PX

Thunderbridge Lane

HD46XT

Halstead Lane

HD88PU

Shelley Woodhouse Lane

WF44FH

Cropper Grove

HD80UL

Green Grove

HD88BP

Carr Lane

HD88EX

Stonecroft Gardens

HD80RZ

Riley Lane

HD88PX

Hawthorne Way

HD46SY

Farnley Bank

HD88BD

St Marks Court

HD80GF

Thunder Bridge Lane

HD80XF

Oakland Court

HD88LP

High Wood Lane

HD46XX

The Village

HD88HN

Westerly Way

HD46UJ

Field Lane

HD46XD

Marsh Hall Lane

HD80LX

Wakefield Road

HD80XB

Lee Way

WF44BU

Moor Top Lane

HD80NP

The Park

Data Sources

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