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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£228
Sales (last 12 months)275
Typical range (middle 50%)£139K – £278K

Based on 275 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £228 per square foot) in Cleckheaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £748,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cleckheaton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached66£322,500£278
Semi-Detached92£225,000£255
Terraced96£142,500£184
Flats21£115,200£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cleckheaton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cleckheaton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241,000£79,750£135,500£95,000
2017£240,000£85,000£142,000£92,000
2018£257,495£83,000£159,950£109,500
2019£259,950£163,249£164,950£115,000
2020£248,000£78,500£164,000£111,000
2021£280,000£78,750£171,000£127,000
2022£325,000£103,750£205,000£127,500
2023£310,000£112,500£211,500£124,000
2024£358,200£115,250£203,000£144,000
2025£337,000£104,000£221,000£145,000
2026£380,000£131,000£222,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cleckheaton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cleckheaton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177£116£163£112
2017£203£133£169£131
2018£215£138£172£142
2019£210£292£188£147
2020£220£141£188£149
2021£221£139£205£158
2022£253£167£234£175
2023£254£181£229£166
2024£275£182£234£191
2025£291£164£252£189
2026£268£205£264£182
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cleckheaton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Cleckheaton ward.

Local councillors

Kathryn Mary Pinnock

Cleckheaton - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Cleckheaton

Is Cleckheaton safe?

Cleckheaton records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cleckheaton?

The median sale price in Cleckheaton is £210,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 275 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Cleckheaton?

Cleckheaton has 4 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Cleckheaton?

Cleckheaton scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cleckheaton sits around rank 15,471 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Cleckheaton?

The average household income in Cleckheaton is around £46,262 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cleckheaton?

Cleckheaton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Kathryn Mary Pinnock (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin Cleckheaton

BD193NJ

Platt Square

BD193TR

Hawthorn Lane

BD196AF

School Street

BD195JA

Ashbourne Way

BD196NH

Scholes Lane

BD196DP

Old Popplewell Lane

BD196EE

West View

BD195JN

Royd Wood

BD193NH

Peaseland Road

BD196JH

Moorside

BD196LL

Halifax Road

BD127HR

Green Lane

BD193DW

Vine Avenue

BD196HT

Church View

BD193TH

May Street

BD194DS

Westroyd Avenue

BD194TT

Stubs Beck Lane

BD194EN

Kelloe Street

BD195HT

Robert's Street

BD127ET

Cliff Hollins Lane

BD127EN

Bradford Road

BD193QT

Bradford Road

BD195EA

Wood Street

BD196LH

Halifax Road

BD195HG

Carr Street

BD195HZ

Ashbourne Drive

BD193BX

Whitcliffe Road

BD193DG

Stanley Street

BD193SE

The Villas

BD196HS

Whitechapel Road

BD195BN

Manor Park Road

BD193SL

St Peg Lane

BD127AZ

Interchange Way

BD196NS

Scholes Lane

BD127ES

Wood View

BD195ET

Westgate

BD193DY

Grange Road

BD193NA

George Street

BD196DS

Proposed Road

BD193QR

Farfield Street

BD194AP

Latham Lane

BD194TN

Brooklyn Road

BD194EY

Kestrel View

BD193UB

Scandinavia Terrace

BD196JZ

Moorside

BD193TF

Victoria Street

BD196PA

Scholes Lane

BD193DN

Vine Street

WF158HY

Chapel Street

BD196AH

Broomfield Terrace

BD195AN

Greenside

BD193DE

Carlton Close

BD194BN

Whitehall Road West

BD196AL

Moor Bottom

BD193BY

Whitcliffe Road

BD193PJ

Caroline Street

BD196LN

Moorside

BD195HS

Westgate

BD193RF

Church Street

BD196EW

New Road East

BD193EP

Westcliffe Road

BD193PN

Bradford Road

BD196PF

Moorfield Way

BD196JY

Moorland Mount

BD199DQ

Cleckheaton

BD195BZ

Mayfield Terrace

BD195AE

Northgate

BD195EJ

Westgate

BD196AT

Tailor Close

BD196EQ

Walker Street

WF158BW

Atlas View

BD193QB

Centurion Way

BD196DH

Foldings Court

BD193EJ

Kenmore Drive

BD196ND

Brier Hill Close

BD194TY

Dyehouse Drive

BD195DF

Bridon Way

WF158BL

Hightown Road

BD193ES

Heaton Grove

BD196HG

Dyehouse Drive

BD196EA

Providence Villas

BD195HP

Quarry Road

BD127EW

Cross House Court

BD195DL

Dewsbury Road

BD195EG

Cleckheaton

BD193LX

Northgate

WF158JA

Springfield Terrace

BD196NE

The Copse

BD195JY

Wilton Terrace

BD196PB

Lower Green Avenue

BD193SD

St Peg Lane

BD195DD

Fairfield Terrace

BD129DY

Cow Close Lane

BD199DR

Cleckheaton

BD196AY

Moorside Court

BD193RY

Brooke Street

BD193EQ

Westgrove Court

BD194BU

Drub Lane

BD127EL

St Andrews Crescent

BD196BU

Bradford Road