Birstall, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Birstall is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 12,216. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
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About Birstall
Birstall is a market and mill town in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England. It is part of the Birstall and Birkenshaw ward, which had a population of 16,298 at the 2011 census. Historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire, and part of the Heavy Woollen District, Birstall is approximately 6 miles (10 km) south-west of Leeds and situated close to the M62 motorway. The town is situated between Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield and Wakefield.
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| Population | 12,216 |
| Population Density | 63 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.6667°, -1.1167° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.1 inches (866 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.9 inches (18 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,944 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Birstall
Birstall is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 12,216. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Birstall vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Birstall vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,944 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,112 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $3 |
| 100% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 63.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.0% |
| Housing Units | 4,886 |
Property Tax
Climate in Birstall
Birstall has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.9°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 814 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 193.3 sq mi (500.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6667°N, 1.1167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
Birstall has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Total Area | 193.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Birstall
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushey Mead Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Soar Valley College | — | — | — | — |
| Herrick Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wolsey House Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mowmacre Hill Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| The Cedars Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Mellor Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Belgrave St Peter's C of E Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| ALP Leicester | — | — | — | — |
| Woodstock Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Riverside Community Primary School Birstall | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Birstall
35 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC Radio Northampton (Outside UK Only) | information, local | AAC+ 101 kbps | |
| R5K Radio | edm | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Northampton (UK Only) | information, local | AAC 339 kbps | |
| HearMe - 70s Rock | 70s rock, 70’s rock | MP3 | |
| Northants 1 | 00's, 10's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Derby Sound | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fosse 107 | 80s, 90s | AAC 80 kbps | |
| EAVA FM | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio UTSAV | — | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Radio Faza | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Amber Sound FM | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Sanskar Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart Northants 96.6 | commercial, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC CWR | — | UNKNOWN | |
| Hits Radio Coventry | — | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Splinterwood Rock'n Roll Radio | 1950s, 50's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Millside Hospital Radio | — | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Radio Newark | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| MAX FM DERBY 92.2 | drum and bass, news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hereme 2010s pop | 2010s, pop | MP3 | |
| NREW Radio | ambient groove, background | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 103 The Eye | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rutland and Stamford Sound | — | MP3 | |
| Cross Counties Radio | adult contemporary, community radio | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Kohinoor Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Seerah | — | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Coalville Public Radio | variety | MP3 | |
| Usmani Mosque | islamic, islamic religion | MP3 | |
| Leicester Community Radio | community radio, leicester | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Sabras Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Satsang Radio | — | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Radio2Funky | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio LEAR | arts, culture | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Radio Horton | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Skylab Radio | — | MP3 |
Museums in Birstall
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Pumping Station | ||||
| Abbey Pumping Station | ||||
| Barnwright's | ||||
| Barnwright's | ||||
| Belgrave Hall Museum | ||||
| Belgrave Hall Museum | ||||
| Canalside Heritage Centre | ||||
| Canalside Heritage Centre | ||||
| Castle Donington Museum | ||||
| Charnwood Museum | ||||
| Cotesbach Educational Trust | ||||
| Diseworth Heritage Centre | ||||
| East Midlands Aeropark | ||||
| Foxton Inclined Plane Trust Museum | ||||
| Framework Knitters Museum | ||||
| Framework Knitters Museum | ||||
| Harborough Museum | ||||
| Jewry Wall Museum | ||||
| Jewry Wall Museum | ||||
| John Taylor Bellfoundry Museum | ||||
| Kegworth Heritage Centre | ||||
| King Richard III Visitor Centre | ||||
| King Richard III Visitor Centre | ||||
| Leicester Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Leicester Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Loughborough Carillon | ||||
| Lutterworth and District Museum | ||||
| Melton Carnegie Museum | ||||
| Museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment | ||||
| Museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment | ||||
| National Gas Museum | ||||
| National Gas Museum | ||||
| National Space Centre | ||||
| National Space Centre | ||||
| Newarke Houses Museum | ||||
| Newarke Houses Museum | ||||
| Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre | ||||
| Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre | ||||
| Retro Computer Museum | ||||
| Retro Computer Museum | ||||
| Ruddington Framework Knitters Museum | ||||
| Ruddington Framework Knitters Museum | ||||
| Shardlow Heritage Centre | ||||
| Stonehurst Motor Museum | ||||
| The Old Rectory Museum | ||||
| The Village Museum | ||||
| The Village Museum |
Libraries in Birstall
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anstey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barrow upon Soar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beaumont Leys Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belgrave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blaby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blaby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Braunstone Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burbage Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Castle Donington Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clifton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cosby Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cotgrave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cotgrave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Countesthorpe Parish Council Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| David Wilson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Desford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Earl Shilton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Goscote Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Evington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eyres Monsell Self-Service Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eyres Monsell Self-Service Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fleckney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fosse Neighbourhood Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenfield Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| Gotham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gotham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Glen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Groby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamilton Library & Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Hathern Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Highfields Library | 0.0 | |||||
| James Cameron-Gifford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kegworth Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Keyworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kibworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirby Muxloe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knighton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knighton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leicester Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leicester Forest East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leicester Forest East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Long Eaton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Loughborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lutterworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Market Harborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Markfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Melton Mowbray Library and Adult Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Memorial Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountsorrel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Narborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Narborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Netherhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Netherhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Aylestone Park Library (Within Leisure Centre) | 0.0 | |||||
| New Aylestone Park Library (Within Leisure Centre) | 0.0 | |||||
| Newbold Verdon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oadby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Our Library @ Newbold Verdon | 0.0 | |||||
| Pilkington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ratby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| RCM Software Library | 0.0 | |||||
| RCM Software Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rothley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rothley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruddington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rushey Mead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sapcote Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shepshed Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sileby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southfields Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Barnabas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Barnabas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Matthew's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Matthew's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stoney Stanton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sutton Bonington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Brite Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| The George Ward Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Thurnby Lodge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thurnby Lodge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westcotes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wigston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| WQEIC Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Birstall
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Croft Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Leicester Market | |||||
| Leicester Market | |||||
| Leicester Market Food Hall | |||||
| Long Eaton Market | |||||
| Loughborough Market | |||||
| Lubcloud Dairy; milk, cream etc | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| New Lubbesthorpe Village Market | |||||
| New Lubbesthorpe Village Market |
Restaurants in Birstall
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Birstall
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Birstall
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Birstall
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Birstall
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Birstall
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Birstall
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Birstall
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anstey Brewery | ||||
| Belvoir Brewery | ||||
| Braybrooke Brewery | ||||
| Charnwood Brewery | ||||
| Old Sawley Brewing Co. | ||||
| Round Corner Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Birstall
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Friar Lane and Epworth Football Club | ||
| King Power Stadium | ||
| Long Eaton United Football Club | ||
| Mattioli Woods Welford Road | ||
| Saffron Lane Stadium | ||
| Uptonsteel County Ground |
Airports Near Birstall
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | Large Airport |
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | Large Airport |
| Coventry Airport | CVT | Medium Airport |
| Cranfield Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Nottingham City Airport | NQT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Barkston Heath | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cranwell | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Waddington | WTN | Medium Airport |
| RAF Wittering | — | Medium Airport |
| Arden Heath Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bakersfield Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bankwood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Baxterley Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Bedford Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Beeches Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bericote Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bicester Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bidford Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bitteswell Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Black Spring Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blackmoor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Butterfield Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Buttermilk Hall Farm | — | Small Airport |
| Calton Moor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Camp Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Camphill Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cardington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Caunton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Claybrooke Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Coal Aston Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dalkeith Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Darley Moor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Darlton Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Deenethorpe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Derby Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Drayton Home Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Earwig Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Easton Maudit Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Enstone Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Finmere Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Fisherwick Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Forwood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm (Sibson) Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Birstall
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Birstall Post Office | |
| Mowmacre Hill Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Birstall
19 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Asquith Surgery | ||
| Barclay House | ||
| Bradgate Unit | ||
| Breast Care Centre | ||
| Clarendon Park Medical Centre | ||
| East Entrance | ||
| Function Jigsaw | ||
| Haymarket Health | ||
| Leicester Recovery Hub (No. 5) | ||
| Leicester Sports Medicine Clinic | ||
| National Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| Oadby House Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic | ||
| Skintique Clinic | ||
| Stanford Hall | ||
| The Aloe Therapy Centre | ||
| The Spine Clinic | ||
| Total Heeling | ||
| Turning Point | ||
| Wigston Sports & Health Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Birstall
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Beaumont Leys Muslims | |
| Birstall Methodist Centre | |
| Catholic Church of Our Lady | |
| Claremont Methodist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses | |
| Our Lady & St. Nicholas | |
| Reorganised Church of Jesus | |
| Shree Darji Gnati Mandal | |
| Shree Hanuman Temple - Salangpur Dham Leicester | |
| Sri Jeya Durga Temple | |
| St James the Greater | |
| St Luke's Church | |
| St Michael & All Angels | |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church | |
| St Theodore of Canterbury | |
| St. Peters Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Birstall?
Birstall has a population of 12,216 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 193.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Birstall expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $3 (100% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 0x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Birstall?
Birstall has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches, with 6.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Birstall?
Birstall has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 1,112 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Birstall?
The median home value in Birstall is $3. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.
How are the schools in Birstall?
50.0% of adults in Birstall hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Birstall?
90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.
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