Here are the ten areas of North Kirklees where house prices have risen the most

The coronavirus pandemic caused an unprecedented economic shock in the UK. But despite that, average house prices held up across England – even if there was a drop in sales.

In Kirklees, prices rose by 1.1 per cent in the year to September 2020, from an average of £184,679 in September 2019 to £186,787 a year later.

The ONS also publishes house price figures by Middle Layer Super Output Areas (MSOAs) – small geographic areas containing an average of 7,200 people.

These show the MSOAs that saw a rise in house prices over the same period.

Here, we reveal which neighbourhoods in North Kirklees saw the strongest growth in house prices in the year to September 2020.

5. Gomersal

Average house price in September 2019 - £181,759. Average house price in September 2020 - £203,709. Increase - 12.1 per cent. Photo: Google Street View

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6. Birstall

Average house price in September 2019 - £141,712. Average house price in September 2020 - £154,225. Increase - 8.8 per cent. Photo: Google Street View