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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 high crime levels, with around 128 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
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
64.53(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.34(+26%)
Public order
13.79(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.18(+20%)
Vehicle crime
9.89(+77%)
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 268 recent sales, the median property price is £215,500 in Cleckheaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £765,000.

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
Detached74£367,498
Flats15£100,000
Semi-Detached81£225,000
Terraced98£133,500

10 years median price trend in Cleckheaton

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

All postcodes in Cleckheaton

BD194TW

Brooklyn Road

BD195EU

Old Robin

BD196AN

Weavers Way

BD196AS

Spinners Avenue

BD196AW

Wellands Green

BD196HW

Whitechapel Road

BD196ND

Brier Hill Close

WF158DF

Quaker Lane

WF158HQ

Halifax Road

BD127DS

Bradford Road

BD127EN

Bradford Road

BD129LS

Westfield Lane

BD193LA

Bradford Road

BD193TQ

Alice Street

BD194BN

Whitehall Road West

BD194DB

Marsland Court

BD194ED

Kilroyd Avenue

BD194ES

Brookfield View

BD195DJ

Queen Street

BD195JS

Hightown Road

BD193DE

Carlton Close

BD193SA

St Peg Lane

BD195BU

Dewsbury Road

BD195HQ

Low House Close

BD196NG

Field Hurst

WF158BY

Hightown View

WF158LS

Church Street

BD195JY

Wilton Terrace

BD193PU

Wesley Street

BD193RH

Bradford Road

BD194BS

Mazebrook Crescent

BD195BT

Dewsbury Road

BD196EU

Salisbury Road

WF158HU

Halifax Road

BD127DN

Fairview

BD193UA

Savile Street

BD193QP

Mount Crescent

BD193QF

Chain Bar Road

BD193JD

Albion Street

BD194DJ

Balme Road

BD196BU

Bradford Road

BD196DR

Westfield Lane

BD196LF

Stonefield Street

BD199DQ

Cleckheaton

BD127EL

St Andrews Crescent

BD129AR

Westfield Green

BD193JQ

Albion Street

BD193RR

St Johns Place

BD193SB

Ingwell Terrace

BD193SG

St Peg Lane

BD193TX

Farfield Street

BD193UR

Turnsteads Drive

BD196LY

Scholes Lane

WF158BP

The Oval

BD193AL

Turnsteads Avenue

BD193ER

Heaton Avenue

BD193RB

St Johns Close

BD193SF

Howard Park

BD193UQ

Bradford Road

BD193YD

Rooks Avenue

BD195JQ

Ashbourne Drive

BD196AL

Moor Bottom

BD196HR

Whitechapel Road

WF158BN

Hightown Road

WF158BX

The Crescent

BD193AJ

Turnsteads Avenue

BD193BH

Victoria Terrace

BD193BQ

Gladstone Street

BD193DL

Milton Terrace

BD193EE

Bath Place

BD194EW

Balme Road

BD195LT

Bradford Road

BD196AD

Moor Bottom

BD196ED

Wickham Street

BD127ED

Wyke Lane

BD193BW

Prospect Street

BD194BU

Drub Lane

BD195AY

Pyenot Avenue

BD195DG

Bridon Way

BD195DP

Cleckheaton

BD195JJ

Ashbourne Avenue

BD196AE

Moor Bottom

BD127DX

School Street

BD193LH

The Nook

BD195HA

Sykes Street

BD195LD

Brick Street

BD196AA

Moorside Rise

BD196AT

Tailor Close

BD196AY

Moorside Court

BD196DA

Westfield Lane

BD196JR

Larkhill Avenue

BD199DJ

Cleckheaton

BD127DJ

South Street

BD127EA

Cross Street

BD127ET

Cliff Hollins Lane

BD193BY

Whitcliffe Road

BD193EY

Peaseland Avenue

BD193RF

Church Street

BD193SE

The Villas

BD193SL

St Peg Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.