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Kirkheaton - Best areas to live in 2026 (and areas to avoid map)

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Kirkheaton

B+

Liveable Score

Very Good Area

C

Outdoor Spaces

C

Amenities

C

Transport

C

Schools

Council	Northumberland
Crime Rate	Above Average for a North East village 100% below the national average.
Vibe	🐄 Rural

Interactive liveability map of Kirkheaton showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Kirkheaton boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

C

C+

B

B+

A

A+

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Nearby Places

Capheaton

village

3.3 km away

Matfen

village

5.7 km away

Great Whittington

village

6.8 km away

Kirkwhelpington

village

7.4 km away

Stamfordham

village

8.0 km away

Belsay

village

8.4 km away

Capheaton

village

3.3 km away

Matfen

village

5.7 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Limited

Play Space

Play Space

Limited

Golf Course

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Public Park

Limited

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Playing Field

Limited

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Limited

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Limited

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Limited

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Limited

Transport Links

No train or motorway links found nearby

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

0 Schools

Requires Improvement

0 Schools

Kirkheaton House Prices

The average house price in Kirkheaton is £371,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Kirkheaton house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Kirkheaton graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£371,000

Detached house prices

£435,000

Flats and maisonettes prices

£158,000

Semi-detached house prices

£227,500

Terraced house prices

£258,723

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kirkheaton a nice place to live?

Yes, Kirkheaton is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Northumberland. Expect a relaxed, countryside way of life away from the hustle and bustle.

How safe is Kirkheaton?

Kirkheaton has an above average crime rate for a North East village, with around 0 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 100% below the national average, and 100% below the Northumberland average. The comparison is stabilised for a small population.

What are the demographics of Kirkheaton?

The majority of residents in Kirkheaton identify as White (British) (97%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (92%). The most common religion is Christian (64%).