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Kirkheaton

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About

Kirkheaton is a residential suburb situated on the northern edge of Huddersfield. The area is primarily composed of housing, ranging from older stone terraces to more modern developments. Its elevated position provides views across the Colne Valley, with local amenities centered around the main road through the village.

The community is anchored by the historic St John the Baptist Church, which stands prominently on a hill. A notable local landmark is the memorial to the victims of the 1810 Kirkheaton church Sunday school fire, a significant event in the area's history. Green spaces like Heaton Woods offer accessible woodland walks on the outskirts.

Area overview

On average Kirkheaton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kirkheaton is £59,326 per year. There are 2 schools in Kirkheaton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kirkheaton is home to around 6,170 people, with a population density of about 719.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kirkheaton Population
6,170
Population density
719.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.66(-32%)
Shoplifting
16.37(+90%)
Public order
7.94(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.94(-42%)
Vehicle crime
5.67(+2%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,545
89.88%
Pakistani
91
1.48%
Other White
87
1.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
86
1.39%
Indian
75
1.22%
Total population: 6,169

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,723
34.29%
Level 3 (A level)
943
18.77%
No qualifications
769
15.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
682
13.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
419
8.34%
Total 16+ residents: 5,025

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,136
43.52%
Owns with a mortgage
947
36.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
342
13.1%
Social rents from council
90
3.45%
Other forms of private rent
58
2.22%
Total households: 2,610

Property prices in Kirkheaton

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Kirkheaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kirkheaton 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 Kirkheaton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£376,500
Flats2£127,000
Semi-Detached37£225,000
Terraced30£161,500

10 years median price trend in Kirkheaton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkheaton.

All postcodes in Kirkheaton

HD50DQ

Stanley Villas

HD50JE

Bankfield Lane

HD50DF

Kirby Row

HD50JH

Field Head

HD50AP

Quarry Lane

HD50EW

Mountain Way

HD50HU

Medway

HD80FT

The Courtyard

HD50PZ

North Moor Lane

HD50JD

New Avenue

HD50JW

Bankfield Lane

HD50PD

Carr Mount

HD50DN

East Grove

HD50BL

Tandem Industrial Estate

HD50DA

Langley Fold

HD50HT

Ryedale

HD50PF

Cockley Hill Lane

HD50JY

Stancliffe Way

HD50NU

Long Tongue Scrog Lane

HD80NL

Highfield Lane

HD50HP

New Road

HD50JJ

Low Fold

HD50LS

Third Avenue

HD50LL

Heaton Drive

HD50ND

Fields Way

HD50NF

St Johns Avenue

HD50BH

Church Lane

HD50PN

New Road

HD80NJ

Lucy Lane

HD50NE

St Johns Road

HD50NL

Maple Close

HD50QE

Willowbank Grove

HD50JU

Southlands

HD50LY

Moorside Terrace

HD50DU

Chimes Court

HD50EX

St Pauls Road

HD50HZ

Bargreen

HD50JB

New Road

WF140ED

Waterside Walk

HD50AN

Wakefield Road

HD50AY

Lower Hall Crescent

HD50PG

Cockley Hill Lane

HD50ER

The Paddock

HD50PB

Healey Green Lane

HD50EF

Stafford Hill Lane

HD50DD

Shop Lane

HD50EZ

Edale Close

HD50JA

New Road

HD50JG

Bankfield Lane

HD50LG

Stoney Ford Lane

HD50AR

Quarry Lane

HD50AS

Thistle Hill

HD50AX

Thistle Hill Avenue

HD50HY

Barcroft

HD50PX

Wheatley Terrace

HD80BU

Spa Courtyard

WF140EB

Waterside Walk

HD50LR

Moorside Road

HD80BJ

Wakefield Road

HD50EG

Stafford Hill Lane

HD50EH

North Hill Drive

HD50ES

Lane Side

HD50LT

Second Avenue

HD50AT

Lascelles Hall Road

HD50BD

Lascelles Hall Road

HD50DS

Doctors Row

HD50HF

Sunnyhill Avenue

HD50LQ

Newbury Walk

HD50NB

Parkside

HD50EQ

Orchard Road

HD80GD

Whitley Willows

HD50AU

Lascelles Hall Road

HD50HR

New Road

HD58SX

Mereside

HD50JR

Hillside

HD50NZ

Gawthorpe Lane

HD50PY

Boyfe Hall

HD50ED

Stafford Hill Lane

HD50JX

Easingwood Drive

HD50PS

Bog Green Lane

HD80BX

Rushfield Vale

HD50EY

St Peters Crescent

HD80GN

Thistle Heights

HD50BB

Highfield Lane

HD50BG

Laygarth Drive

HD50LA

Cockley Meadows

WF148EB

Liley Lane

HD50DR

Daw Knowle

HD50LX

Moorside Road

HD50PL

Moor Top Road

HD50DX

Arden Court

HD50JF

Bankfield Lane

HD50JQ

Bankfield Avenue

HD50BX

Helme Lane

HD50HL

Town Top

HD50RF

Bog Green Lane

HD50HJ

Town Road

HD50PA

Houses Hill

HD80FE

Hanby Close

HD50PQ

The Old Farm Yard

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.