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About

Cleckheaton ward sits in the Spen Valley within the borough of Kirklees. The area is largely residential with a mix of housing types, centred around the traditional town centre. This central hub contains essential retail and service outlets, serving the local community's daily needs. The ward's layout reflects its historical development as a mill town within the West Riding of Yorkshire.

The landscape is shaped by the River Spen which runs through the area. A notable local landmark is the clock tower on the town hall, a prominent feature in the central streets. Surrounding neighbourhoods include pockets of green space and playing fields. The ward's infrastructure supports local commuting, with road links connecting it to other parts of the Spen Valley and wider West Yorkshire region.

Area overview

On average Cleckheaton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cleckheaton is £46,262 per year. There are 5 schools in Cleckheaton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cleckheaton is home to around 17,187 people, with a population density of about 1,414.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cleckheaton Population
17,187
Population density
1,414.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.2(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.26(+35%)
Public order
11.46(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
11(+28%)
Vehicle crime
9.02(+60%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
15,667
91.15%
Other White
360
2.09%
Pakistani
237
1.38%
Indian
227
1.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
133
0.77%
Total population: 17,188

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,859
27.36%
No qualifications
2,739
19.42%
Level 3 (A level)
2,601
18.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,055
14.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,444
10.24%
Total 16+ residents: 14,104

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,677
34.3%
Owns with a mortgage
2,498
32.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,410
18.07%
Social rents from council
707
9.06%
Other social rented
264
3.38%
Total households: 7,805

Property prices in Cleckheaton

Based on 280 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Cleckheaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cleckheaton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cleckheaton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached94£220,475
Flats19£110,000
Detached61£317,000
Terraced106£142,500

10 years median price trend in Cleckheaton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cleckheaton.

All postcodes in Cleckheaton

BD194AP

Latham Lane

BD194DU

Plane Trees Close

BD195BN

Manor Park Road

BD195JD

Quaker Lane

BD196EG

Brighton Terrace

BD196JW

Larkhill Close

BD196LG

New Lane

BD196NU

Industrial Street

BD193DU

Cleckheaton

WF158BW

Atlas View

BD129LT

Westfield Lane

BD127DT

Bradford Road

BD193EL

Kenmore Way

BD193HW

Cross Crown Street

BD193TL

Co Operative Yard

BD193TN

Heaton Street

BD193TT

Bradford Road

BD194DZ

Green Lane

BD195HN

Richmond Street

BD196HL

Whitechapel Grove

BD196JD

West End Drive

BD196JE

Willow Croft

BD196JX

Moorside

BD196LL

Halifax Road

BD196LZ

Hillcrest Mount

BD193AZ

Birkett Street

BD196HG

Dyehouse Drive

BD193QR

Farfield Street

BD193AA

South Parade

BD193PL

Whitcliffe Square

BD193UT

Turnsteads Crescent

BD194EE

Whitehall Road West

BD195AG

Bradford Road

BD195BZ

Mayfield Terrace

BD195EY

Westgate

BD195HR

Butts Yard

BD195LW

Post Office Street

BD196EH

Springfield Terrace

BD196HS

Whitechapel Road

BD196HU

Whitechapel Road

BD196NH

Scholes Lane

BD196NR

Scholes Lane

WF158DS

Highlands

WF158HR

Church Street

BD193EX

Burnup Grove

BD193RT

Market Street

BD195DW

Almond Court

BD127ES

Wood View

BD127EW

Cross House Court

BD193HZ

Northgate

BD193LW

Bradford Road

BD193QL

Mount Street

BD193SX

Bradford Road

BD193TF

Victoria Street

BD193TJ

Bradford Road

BD194BZ

Drub Lane

BD194DT

Hunsworth Lane

BD196DT

Greenton Avenue

BD196JQ

Acer Way

BD196NN

New Popplewell Lane

BD196JP

Lark Hill Close

BD129DX

Whitehall Road

BD193AF

South Parade

BD193AS

Waltroyd Road

BD193AW

Westburn Place

BD193DQ

Albert Street

BD193EU

Grange Road

BD193HA

Peaseland Close

BD193HH

Northgate

BD194BX

Drub Lane

BD194EG

Links Avenue

BD195AU

Pyenot Gardens

BD195DB

Ashfield Terrace

BD195HJ

Clarence Street

BD195HS

Westgate

BD195NP

Clayborn View

BD196BW

Bradford Road

BD196DY

Tabbs Lane

BD196DZ

Providence Street

BD196HH

Whitechapel Road

WF158DD

Penn Grove

WF158DR

Hightown Road

WF158JA

Springfield Terrace

BD195DY

Almond Court

BD193JX

King Street

BD129LS

Westfield Lane

BD193EG

Mount View Court

BD193EP

Westcliffe Road

BD193EZ

Peaseland Road

BD193LA

Bradford Road

BD193QY

Canary Street

BD193TQ

Alice Street

BD193UE

Snelsins Road

BD193UG

Bradford Road

BD194BN

Whitehall Road West

BD194DB

Marsland Court

BD194ED

Kilroyd Avenue

BD194ER

Brookfield Terrace

BD194ES

Brookfield View

BD194ET

Cliffe Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.