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Area guide · West Yorkshire

Living in Gomersal and Birkenshaw

A snapshot of life in Gomersal and Birkenshaw, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Gomersal and Birkenshaw is a village in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 13,948. The average house price is £278,481 and the overall crime rate is 89.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Gomersal and Birkenshaw ranks

Population

13,948

Avg House Price

£278,481

Crime Rate

89.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

80%

Avg Download Speed

456 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,591.5

Median Age

42.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Gomersal And Birkenshaw's detached homes (£420,219) command roughly 3.4× the price of a flat (£124,625).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Gomersal And Birkenshaw prices have risen 44% over the last 9 years (£194,011 → £278,481).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£420,219£377,50048
Semi-Detached£225,291£226,25064
Terraced£187,428£168,22568
Flat£124,625£127,7508

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Gomersal and Birkenshaw is 89.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Gomersal And Birkenshaw: violent crime (45% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools5
Primary4
Secondary1
% Top two bands80%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
BBG AcademySecondaryGood
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Gomersal Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Gomersal And Birkenshaw averages 456 Mbps — 356% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Gomersal And Birkenshaw homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 54.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score68.5
% Rated C or Above54.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,279

Demographics & Economy

Population13,948
Median Age42.5
Median Household Income£29,591.5
Employment Rate55.5%
Owner Occupied65%
Degree-Level Qualified30.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Gomersal And Birkenshaw?
The average house price in Gomersal And Birkenshaw is £278,481 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Gomersal And Birkenshaw?
The most affordable entry point in Gomersal And Birkenshaw is a flat, with an average price of £124,625.
Is Gomersal And Birkenshaw a safe place to live?
Gomersal And Birkenshaw has a recorded crime rate of 89.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Gomersal And Birkenshaw?
Gomersal And Birkenshaw has 5 schools in total, with 80% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Gomersal And Birkenshaw?
Average broadband download speeds in Gomersal And Birkenshaw are around 456 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.2% of premises.
How big is Gomersal And Birkenshaw?
Gomersal And Birkenshaw is a settlement in West Yorkshire with a population of approximately 13,948.

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