| Council | Kirklees |
| Crime Rate | Average for a Yorkshire and the Humber town 10% below the national average. |
| Vibe | 🌳 Parklife |
The average house price in Birstall is £186,881, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Birstall house price trends over the last 30 years.
£186,881
£329,353
£108,612
£217,116
£152,942
Is Birstall a nice place to live?
Birstall is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in West Yorkshire. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces.
How safe is Birstall?
Birstall has an average crime rate for a Yorkshire and the Humber town, with around 67 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 10% below the national average, and 28% below the West Yorkshire average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in Birstall?
Birstall has 37 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Batley Girls' High School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Gildersome Primary School and Birchfield Primary School. Note: 4 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Birstall?
The majority of residents in Birstall identify as White (British) (90%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (95%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.