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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 278 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Cleckheaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £748,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cleckheaton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached59£314,000£2,920
Flats18£112,600£2,296
Semi-Detached97£222,000£2,740
Terraced104£150,000£2,031

10 years median price trend in Cleckheaton

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

All postcodes in Cleckheaton

BD193EF

Upper Butts

BD195JX

Hightown Road

BD193JP

Bradford Road

BD195BX

Neville Street

BD193BP

Prospect Terrace

BD196HH

Whitechapel Road

BD193UX

Turnsteads Mount

BD195EF

Cleckheaton

BD193HA

Peaseland Close

BD193UZ

Kenmore Close

BD196HW

Whitechapel Road

BD196JP

Lark Hill Close

BD129DR

Langdale Avenue

WF158BS

St Barnabas Road

BD127EQ

Back Richardson Street

BD196BB

Carder Court

BD196NA

Ash Court

BD193LU

Providence Street

BD196AB

St Lukes Terrace

BD195BJ

Almond Court

BD193UD

Bradford Road

BD195NP

Clayborn View

BD196HD

Smithy Court

BD193HZ

Northgate

WF158BY

Hightown View

BD193HH

Northgate

BD193EB

Kenmore Crescent

BD195BG

Bradford Road

BD196NU

Industrial Street

BD195JE

Ashbourne View

BD194BY

Drub Lane

BD195LP

Bradford Road

BD193BJ

Victoria Avenue

BD193RW

Kirklands

BD194DD

Hunsworth Lane

BD194EW

Balme Road

BD195BP

Woodhead Street

BD196LX

Scholes Lane

BD196DE

Foldings Parade

BD195DN

Central Arcade

BD195DX

Westgate

BD195HX

Westcliffe Rise

BD193JX

King Street

BD193LE

Dunstan Grove

BD196PD

Upper Green Avenue

BD195DB

Ashfield Terrace

BD196LP

Halifax Road

BD193DP

Vine Crescent

BD196NX

Oddfellows Street

BD195LD

Brick Street

BD193UT

Turnsteads Crescent

BD196DL

Foldings Parade

BD193LH

The Nook

BD129LR

Rooks Close

BD112YY

Greenside

BD194ET

Cliffe Lane

BD193PD

Whitfield Street

BD196BW

Bradford Road

BD195DJ

Queen Street

BD127ED

Wyke Lane

BD195HJ

Clarence Street

BD196DY

Tabbs Lane

BD127DP

Currer Street

BD196HY

Whitechapel Road

BD193UE

Snelsins Road

WF158LR

Cuniver Court

BD195AA

Northgate

BD193QP

Mount Crescent

BD194EL

Willow Street

BD196EJ

Preston Buildings

BD193ET

Heaton Avenue

BD193PH

Carver Street

BD196PG

Moorfield Avenue

BD196UA

Laithe Hall Avenue

BD194BT

Mazebrook

BD193JJ

Pavement Street

BD193AU

Vine Avenue

BD196PP

Sunnybank Close

BD193TG

Beatrice Street

BD193SX

Bradford Road

BD193RN

Church Street

BD196JR

Larkhill Avenue

BD193TQ

Alice Street

BD193DL

Milton Terrace

BD193TX

Farfield Street

BD193LT

Coach Lane

BD196JL

Ashgrove

BD195AX

Pyenot Drive

BD196HA

Tabbs Court

BD127EJ

Bradford Road

BD193BW

Prospect Street

BD194DP

Hunsworth Lane

BD196PL

Whitechapel Road

BD196LU

Manor Street

BD193QL

Mount Street

BD193NW

Westcliffe Road

BD194TP

Brooklyn Drive

BD127ER

Cliff Hollins Lane

BD193RA

Parkside

BD193UR

Turnsteads Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.