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Kirklees

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Kirklees

About

Kirklees is a metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England, covering an area of 408 square kilometers. It includes towns such as Huddersfield, Dewsbury, and Batley, as well as parts of the Pennine countryside. The district is known for its mix of urban and rural landscapes, with industrial heritage alongside green spaces like the Peak District National Park.

The area has a strong historical connection to the textile industry, with many former mills now repurposed for modern use. Kirklees is home to the University of Huddersfield and features cultural landmarks like the Huddersfield Art Gallery. Transport links include the M62 motorway and rail connections to major cities like Leeds and Manchester. The district also hosts annual events such as the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival.

Area overview

On average Kirklees has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Kirklees is £37,797 per year. There are 200 schools in Kirklees: 145 primary (9 Outstanding and 103 Good) and 25 secondary (4 Outstanding and 18 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

13.3%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Kirklees Population

433,216

Population density

1,060.3 per km²

Demographics

British

305,579

70.54%

Pakistani

54,795

12.65%

Indian

22,739

5.25%

Other White

10,573

2.44%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

6,433

1.48%

Total population: 433,213

Housing

Owns outright

62,352

35.03%

Owns with a mortgage

54,256

30.48%

Private landlord or letting agency

29,858

16.78%

Social rents from council

19,678

11.06%

Other social rented

6,610

3.71%

Total households: 177,989

Property prices in Kirklees

Based on 4,587 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Kirklees area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £1,700,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1,066	£365,623	£199,996	£292,250	£450,000	£685,000
Flats	232	£114,000	£50,000	£82,125	£144,250	£232,850
Semi-Detached	1,596	£220,000	£120,000	£173,000	£260,000	£350,500
Terraced	1,693	£157,260	£80,000	£125,000	£200,000	£299,970

10 years price trend in Kirklees

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail