Briarfields, Fieldhead Birstall

The development is close to the M62, Birstall is an ideal commuter town with easy links to Leeds City Centre, approximately 8 miles away and Bradford City Centre approximately 7 miles away.

Birstall's name means either "the fortified place" or "the place where the fort is".

Birstall is a small town with a population of around 8,740.

Although unmentioned in the Doomsday book, a Roman tiled mosaic was unearthed at Birstall Smithies during excavations in 1965 along with a number of Roman coins.

The town centre has recently undergone a major redevelopment and features a proud statue of Joseph Priestly, the discoverer of Oxygen and inventor of soda water.

Birstall is also known for its large retail parks close the M62. Shops include Ikea, Next and a multiplex cinema.

To the north east of Birstall and around eight miles away lies Leeds. To the north west and around 7 miles away lies Bradford. Birstall’s closest neighbour is Batley to the south west, just under 2 miles away.