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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 56 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
56
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
28.85(-35%)
Shoplifting
16.53(+89%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.83(-59%)
Public order
5.35(-39%)
Other theft
4.7(-29%)
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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £242,000 in Kirkheaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £692,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirkheaton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached34£391,250£2,830
Flats1£127,000£—
Semi-Detached33£240,000£2,845
Terraced35£169,000£2,376

10 years median price trend in Kirkheaton

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

All postcodes in Kirkheaton

HD50ND

Fields Way

HD50DN

East Grove

HD50PY

Boyfe Hall

HD50ES

Lane Side

HD50QE

Willowbank Grove

HD50EX

St Pauls Road

HD50AZ

Lower Hall Road

HD80AX

Fenay Bridge Road

WF140EB

Waterside Walk

HD50HL

Town Top

HD50DA

Langley Fold

HD50NE

St Johns Road

HD50BG

Laygarth Drive

HD50EE

Stafford Hill Lane

HD80BJ

Wakefield Road

HD50EY

St Peters Crescent

HD50DX

Arden Court

HD80FZ

Hanby Close

HD50HP

New Road

HD50HJ

Town Road

HD50DQ

Stanley Villas

HD50BY

Hall Garth

HD50JU

Southlands

HD50JD

New Avenue

HD50PX

Wheatley Terrace

HD80GD

Whitley Willows

HD50DS

Doctors Row

HD50EU

St Andrews Drive

HD50NY

Gawthorpe Lane

HD50BP

Quarry Drive

HD50NG

Deganwy Drive

HD50LQ

Newbury Walk

HD50JB

New Road

HD50LX

Moorside Road

HD50PR

New Road

HD50AX

Thistle Hill Avenue

HD50PW

Bog Green Lane

HD50DW

Knowle Road

HD50ET

Heaton Moor Road

HD50PH

Heaton Moor Road

HD50BE

Lascelles Hall Road

HD50BH

Church Lane

HD50JH

Field Head

HD50DR

Daw Knowle

HD80NT

Dam Head Lane

HD50EJ

Orchard Road

HD50LR

Moorside Road

HD80BP

Peace Hall Drive

HD80BU

Spa Courtyard

HD50EW

Mountain Way

HD50PP

Round Hill Lane

HD50BA

Highfield Lane

HD50LW

Regent Road

HD50HX

Meadow Park

HD58RS

Beckside Gardens

HD50JA

New Road

HD50EN

Orchard Lees

HD50AT

Lascelles Hall Road

HD50NB

Parkside

HD50AN

Wakefield Road

HD50LZ

Fields Rise

HD50BX

Helme Lane

HD50JL

Bankfield Avenue

HD50HY

Barcroft

HD50JP

Stead Lane

HD80BX

Rushfield Vale

HD50DJ

Prospect Cottages

HD50AU

Lascelles Hall Road

HD50BT

North Gate

HD50AR

Quarry Lane

HD50BL

Tandem Industrial Estate

HD50QA

New Road

HD50LA

Cockley Meadows

HD50PF

Cockley Hill Lane

HD50DU

Chimes Court

HD80FT

The Courtyard

HD58SX

Mereside

HD50NL

Maple Close

HD80BG

Wakefield Road

HD50EA

St Marys Fold

HD80NF

Botany Lane

HD50HQ

Glebe Side

HD80BE

Peace Hall

HD80AT

Mount Pleasant Lane

HD80NL

Highfield Lane

Data Sources

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