Kirkburton is an electoral ward in Kirklees, situated in West Yorkshire, England, a patchwork of small villages and hamlets on the edge of the Pennines and a short drive from Huddersfield. The area retains a distinctly rural feel with rolling farmland, stone-built terraces and village greens, making it popular with walkers and those seeking a quieter base within easy reach of larger towns.
Historically the communities here grew up around agriculture and the woollen textiles trade, and you still see old mills and stone churches repurposed or cared for as heritage assets. Today the local economy is a mix of small businesses, farming and commuters travelling to nearby urban centres such as Leeds and Huddersfield, while lively parish councils, village pubs and sports clubs keep a strong sense of community.
Postcode districts covering Kirkburton
HD4, HD5, HD8, WF4, WF12, WF14
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Sheffield 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Leeds 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Bradford 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Oldham 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Huddersfield 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Stockport 23.8 miles38.2 km
- Rotherham 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Doncaster 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Wakefield 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Rochdale 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Halifax 11 miles17.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Kirkburton Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Lepton Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Shepley and Shelley Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Grange Moor Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Almondbury Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Emley Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Flockton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Upper Cumberworth Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Kirkheaton Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Denby Dale Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Honley Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Kirkburton
HD4 6ZA, HD8 0WE, HD8 0PS, WF4 4DR, HD8 0NY, HD4 6XZ, WF4 4TE, HD8 8AP, WF4 4EF … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 17.4 miles28 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 29.7 miles47.8 km
- Shepley Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
- Stocksmoor Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
Hotels in Kirkburton Ad
- Woodsome Hall Golf Club Dormy House
- The Foxglove by Innkeeper's Collection 4
- Bagden Hall Hotel 3
- 315 Bar and Restaurant 5
Schools in Kirkburton
- Farnley Tyas C of E Voluntary Controlled First School Primary
- Flockton C of E (C) First School Primary
- Grange Moor Primary School Primary
- Highburton C of E First Academy Primary
- Kirkburton C of E (VA) First School Primary
- Kirkburton Middle School All ages
- Shelley College, A Share Academy Secondary
- Shelley First School Primary
- Shepley First School Primary
- Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Galpharm Stadium Stadium 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Kirklees Priory Historic site 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Pugneys Country Park Nature reserve 8.2 miles13.2 km
- The Shay Stadium Stadium 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Outwood Library Library 10 miles16 km
- Oakwell Stadium 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Stanley Library Library 11.2 miles18 km
- Elland Road Stadium 12.3 miles19.8 km
- National Media Museum Museum 12.4 miles20 km
- The University of Bradford University 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Nostell Priory Country house 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Valley Parade Stadium 13.3 miles21.5 km