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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).

4.4 /5.0
A Great
12,216 Population 63/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$3 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Birstall

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.

People

Population12,216
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density63/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$3
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units4,886

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population12,216
Population Density63 / sq mi
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates52.6667°, -1.1167°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (866 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.9 inches (18 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 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.

Birstall has a population of 12,216 with a density of 63 people per square mile, spread across 193.3 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

12,216
Total Population
63
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
193.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Birstall vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Birstall is $49,944, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,112 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Birstall vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,112

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Birstall is $3, 100% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,886 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 0x, well within the affordable range.

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

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units4,886

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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.6°C / 38°F -3.4° / 11.7° 58.6
Feb 5.6°C / 42°F -2.4° / 14.6° 68.1
Mar 6.5°C / 44°F -2.1° / 16.3° 64.4
Apr 8.1°C / 47°F -2.2° / 18.8° 38.3
May 11.8°C / 53°F 2.8° / 21.7° 58.7
Jun 15°C / 59°F 5.9° / 26.7° 68.7
Jul 16.9°C / 62°F 8.2° / 29.7° 69.5
Aug 16.8°C / 62°F 8.1° / 27.5° 52.2
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 4.7° / 25.4° 65.8
Oct 10.7°C / 51°F 2.4° / 19.1° 105.1
Nov 6.8°C / 44°F -1.3° / 15° 78.9
Dec 5°C / 41°F -2.7° / 12.6° 85.8
Birstall experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area193.3 sq mi (500.6 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates52.6667°N, 1.1167°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 6.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 97 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 72 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 132 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 137 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 117 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 27 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 148 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 55 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 112 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 28 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 115 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 108 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 80 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 53 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 104 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 113 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 27 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 116 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 75 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density63/sq mi
Total Area193.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

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
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anstey Library0.0
Barrow upon Soar Library0.0
Beaumont Leys Library0.0
Belgrave Library0.0
Blaby Library0.0
Blaby Library0.0
Braunstone Town Library0.0
Burbage Library0.0
Castle Donington Community Library0.0
Clifton Library0.0
Cosby Public Library0.0
Cotgrave Library0.0
Cotgrave Library0.0
Countesthorpe Parish Council Community Hub0.0
David Wilson Library0.0
Desford Library0.0
Earl Shilton Library0.0
East Goscote Library0.0
Evington Library0.0
Eyres Monsell Self-Service Library0.0
Eyres Monsell Self-Service Library0.0
Fleckney Library0.0
Fosse Neighbourhood Centre and Library0.0
Glenfield Libary0.0
Gotham Library0.0
Gotham Library0.0
Great Glen Library0.0
Groby Library0.0
Hamilton Library & Learning Centre0.0
Hathern Library0.0
Highfields Library0.0
James Cameron-Gifford Library0.0
Kegworth Community Library0.0
Keyworth Library0.0
Kibworth Library0.0
Kirby Muxloe Library0.0
Knighton Library0.0
Knighton Library0.0
Leicester Central Library0.0
Leicester Forest East Library0.0
Leicester Forest East Library0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
Long Eaton Library0.0
Loughborough Library0.0
Lutterworth Library0.0
Market Harborough Library0.0
Markfield Library0.0
Melton Mowbray Library and Adult Learning Centre0.0
Memorial Hall0.0
Mountsorrel Library0.0
Narborough Library0.0
Narborough Library0.0
Netherhall Library0.0
Netherhall Library0.0
New Aylestone Park Library (Within Leisure Centre)0.0
New Aylestone Park Library (Within Leisure Centre)0.0
Newbold Verdon Library0.0
Oadby Library0.0
Our Library @ Newbold Verdon0.0
Pilkington Library0.0
Ratby Library0.0
RCM Software Library0.0
RCM Software Library0.0
Rothley Library0.0
Rothley Library0.0
Ruddington Library0.0
Rushey Mead Library0.0
Sapcote Library0.0
School Library0.0
Shepshed Library0.0
Sileby Library0.0
Southfields Library0.0
St Barnabas Library0.0
St Barnabas Library0.0
St Matthew's Library0.0
St Matthew's Library0.0
Stoney Stanton Library0.0
Sutton Bonington Library0.0
The Brite Centre0.0
The George Ward Centre0.0
Thurnby Lodge Library0.0
Thurnby Lodge Library0.0
Toton Library0.0
Westcotes Library0.0
Wigston Library0.0
WQEIC Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Birstall

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Aroma Spice
Caffe Mocha
Feast India
Generous Raj
The Dining Room

Cafes in Birstall

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Jar
Skrannies
The Platform

Dentists in Birstall

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birstall Dental Practice
Firs Dental
GB #503132093
Heacham Drive Dental Practice

Train Stations in Birstall

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Leicester North

Gas Stations in Birstall

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP
Sainsbury's
Shell

Banks in Birstall

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nationwide
NatWest

Golf Courses in Birstall

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birstall Golf Club

Breweries in Birstall

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Anstey Brewery
Belvoir Brewery
Braybrooke Brewery
Charnwood Brewery
Old Sawley Brewing Co.
Round Corner Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Birstall

TeamLeagueDivision
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.

AirportIATAType
Birmingham AirportBHXLarge Airport
East Midlands AirportEMALarge Airport
Coventry AirportCVTMedium Airport
Cranfield AirportMedium Airport
Nottingham City AirportNQTMedium Airport
RAF Barkston HeathMedium Airport
RAF CranwellMedium Airport
RAF WaddingtonWTNMedium Airport
RAF WitteringMedium Airport
Arden Heath Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bakersfield AirstripSmall Airport
Bankwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Baxterley AerodromeSmall Airport
Bedford AerodromeSmall Airport
Beeches Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bericote Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bicester AirfieldSmall Airport
Bidford AirfieldSmall Airport
Bitteswell Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Black Spring Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Blackmoor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brook Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bruntingthorpe AerodromeSmall Airport
Butterfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Buttermilk Hall FarmSmall Airport
Calton Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Camp Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Camphill AirfieldSmall Airport
Cardington AirstripSmall Airport
Caunton AirfieldSmall Airport
Claybrooke Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Coal Aston AirfieldSmall Airport
Cottage Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cottage Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Croughton Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Dalkeith Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Darley Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Darlton Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Deenethorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Derby AirfieldSmall Airport
Drayton Home Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Earwig Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Easton Maudit AirstripSmall Airport
Enstone AerodromeSmall Airport
Finmere AerodromeSmall Airport
Fisherwick AirfieldSmall Airport
Forwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Glebe Farm (Sibson) AirstripSmall Airport
Glebe Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Glebe Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Birstall

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Birstall Post Office
Mowmacre Hill Post Office

Treatment Centers in Birstall

19 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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).

NameAddress
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

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birstall

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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