Is birstall a village or town?

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Birstall is a large village and civil parish within the Charnwood borough of Leicestershire, England. It is three miles north of Leicester city centre and is part of the wider Leicester Urban Area.

Is birstall a nice place to live?

Birstall is the ideal choice if you are looking to enjoy an idyllic combination of village living in a suburban area with plenty of amenities and excellent commuter links.

Which area is Kirklees?

157.8 mi²Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees / Area

Why is Batley called Batley?

English: habitational name from Batley in West Yorkshire, named with the Old English personal name Bata (see Batt 2) + Old English leah ‘woodland clearing’.

What is birstall famous for?

Birstall is the birthplace of Joseph Priestley, the discoverer of oxygen.

Is birstall safe?

Birstall Crime Overview Birstall is among the top 10 safest small towns in Leicestershire, and is the 107th most dangerous overall out of Leicestershire’s 230 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Birstall in 2021 was 41 crimes per 1,000 people.

Is Mirfield rough?

Mirfield is among the top 20 most dangerous small towns in West Yorkshire, and is the 48th most dangerous overall out of West Yorkshire’s 118 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Mirfield in 2021 was 80 crimes per 1,000 people.

What towns come under Kirklees?

The borough includes the towns of Holmfirth, Kirkburton, Mirfield, Heckmondwike, Cleckheaton, Dewsbury, and Batley as well as a number of small rural villages. Huddersfield is its largest town and its administrative centre.

What towns are in North Kirklees?

Dewsbury, Batley and the Spen Valley Visit Gomersal, Mirfield, Dewsbury, Batley and Birstall.

How many Asians are in Batley?

Further information about the population structure:

Ethnic Group	Persons
White	62,922
Asian	15,917
Black	339
Arab	107

Who built Batley Baths?

architect Walter Hanstock
Batley is a beautiful town and Batley baths, designed by local architect Walter Hanstock, are a most suitable adornment to it. Cambridge Street, Batley, West Yorkshire. Opened 1893.

Is birstall classed as Leeds?

Leeds Road in Birstall is in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of England. The postcode is within the Birstall and Birkenshaw ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Batley and Spen….Basic Information.

Area Type	Urban
Region	Yorkshire and The Humber
Country	England