Kirkburton is a large village and civil parish in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees in West Yorkshire, England, set on the rolling foothills of the Pennines a few miles south‑east of Huddersfield. It sits in a patchwork of farmland and stone-built streets, so the landscape feels distinctly rural despite good road links to nearby towns.
Historically the local economy was tied to agriculture and the wool and textile trades, and that industrial heritage shows in nineteenth-century buildings and former mill sites; today the village is mainly residential with independent shops, pubs, schools and active community groups. It’s popular with walkers and families who appreciate the surrounding countryside and a quieter village life while still being within commuting distance of larger centres.
Postcode districts covering Kirkburton
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 23.4 miles
- Sheffield 19.5 miles
- Leeds 14.6 miles
- Bradford 12.5 miles
- Oldham 17 miles
- Huddersfield 4.6 miles
- Stockport 23.3 miles
- Rotherham 18.6 miles
- Wakefield 9.3 miles
- Rochdale 19.2 miles
- Halifax 10.8 miles
- Barnsley 10.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Lepton Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Shepley and Shelley Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Almondbury Ward 2.1 miles
- Grange Moor Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Upper Cumberworth Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West Built-up area 3 miles
- Emley Built-up area 3 miles
- Flockton Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Honley Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Kirkheaton Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Denby Dale Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Newsome Ward 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Kirkburton
HD8 0PL, HD8 0SE, HD8 0NZ, HD8 0RD, HD8 0TL, HD8 0SU, HD8 0XE, HD8 0RB, HD8 0QX … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 17.6 miles
- Manchester Airport 29.5 miles
- Stocksmoor Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Shepley Railway Station 1.6 miles
Hotels near Kirkburton Ad
- The Foxglove by Innkeeper's Collection 4 0.4 miles
- 315 Bar and Restaurant 5 1.5 miles
- Manor House Lindley 5 5.9 miles
- Bagden Hall Hotel 3 3.6 miles
- The Dog and Partridge 4 7.4 miles
- The Briar Court Hotel 3 6.1 miles
- Stay Hotel 3.9 miles
- Healds Hall Hotel 3 6.9 miles
- Cubley Hall 3 7.4 miles
- The Mews 7.1 miles
Schools in Kirkburton
- Highburton C of E First Academy Primary
- Kirkburton C of E (VA) First School Primary
- Kirkburton Middle School All ages
Local points of interest
- Galpharm Stadium Stadium 3.9 miles
- Kirklees Priory Historic site 5.9 miles
- Pugneys Country Park Nature reserve 8.7 miles
- The Shay Stadium Stadium 9.6 miles
- Outwood Library Library 10.4 miles
- Oakwell Stadium 10.6 miles
- Stanley Library Library 11.6 miles
- National Media Museum Museum 12.5 miles
- The University of Bradford University 12.6 miles
- Elland Road Stadium 12.6 miles
- Nostell Priory Country house 13.2 miles
- Valley Parade Stadium 13.4 miles