Living in BD19, Kirklees
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BD19 in Kirklees. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Kirklees: £205,773, up 5.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around BD19
82 recorded home sales on the streets around central BD19 in the last 2 years, with a median of £138,500 and a range from £35,000 to £462,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 CHESTNUT COURT DUNSTAN GROVE, BD19 3LE | flat-maisonette | £90,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 6 PROSPECT TERRACE, BD19 3BP | terraced | £170,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 50 HIGH STREET, BD19 3PX | semi-detached | £142,000 | 2026-04-15 |
| 23 WHITCLIFFE ROAD, BD19 3NU | semi-detached | £265,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| 20 GEORGE STREET, BD19 3NA | terraced | £125,000 | 2026-03-13 |
| 8 BIRKETT STREET, BD19 3BU | terraced | £137,000 | 2026-03-13 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
29 schools within 3 miles , of which 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
| Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Hightown Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Spen Valley High School | Secondary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Woodlands Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
23 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 14.2% |
| Skilled trades | 12.8% |
| Professional occupations | 12.0% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 12.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
160 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BD19 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Kirklees's figures.
Common questions about BD19
What is the average house price in BD19?
The average sold price in Kirklees is £205,773 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BD19?
Prices in Kirklees are up 5.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BD19?
The median of 82 recorded sales around central BD19 in the last 2 years is £138,500, ranging from £35,000 to £462,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BD19?
29 schools sit within 3 miles of central BD19, and 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BD19?
160 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BD19 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BD19 at risk of flooding?
Central BD19 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BD19 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 88% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £138,500; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 160 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BD19 safe?
160 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BD19 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BD19 or WF15, BD19 or WF16, BD19 or BD12.
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