Area360 logo

Find postcode

Cleckheaton

Interactive map displaying Cleckheaton

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

BD196NR

Scholes Lane

BD195LQ

Green Bank

BD193PT

Bradford Road

BD127EE

Wyke Lane

BD127EF

Ing Field

BD193TL

Co Operative Yard

BD193PX

High Street

BD195LY

Cartwright Street

BD196EB

Stoneleigh Court

BD196DT

Greenton Avenue

BD127DX

School Street

BD193YB

Kenmore Road

BD129DP

Whitehall Road

BD193JQ

Albion Street

WF158BP

The Oval

BD195HR

Butts Yard

BD193PS

Moorend

BD195BU

Dewsbury Road

BD127DW

Greenside

BD193JZ

Foundry Terrace

BD193DH

Holdsworth Street

BD193TY

Exchange Street

BD195EH

Brick Street

BD195HD

Hightown Road

BD194DZ

Green Lane

WF158DR

Hightown Road

BD195LJ

Spen Valley Industrial Park

BD193EU

Grange Road

BD194TS

Hanging Wood Way

BD195JL

Ashbourne Gardens

BD194EZ

Balme Road

BD194TE

Hanging Wood Way

BD195DZ

Taylor Street

BD127EB

Sykes Lane

BD193DU

Cleckheaton

BD193QJ

Lynton Terrace

BD193UU

Turnsteads Close

BD196EX

Low Fold

BD193PL

Whitcliffe Square

BD127EG

Hatchet Lane

BD193DQ

Albert Street

BD193SJ

St Peg Close

BD195BY

Beechfield Terrace

BD194ER

Brookfield Terrace

BD196EY

Wellands Lane

WF158DE

Quaker Lane

BD196DJ

Foldings Parade

BD196EN

Tabbs Lane

WF158DB

Penn Drive

BD196EP

Town Gate

BD193JD

Albion Street

BD193AG

Whitcliffe Road

BD127DS

Bradford Road

BD195LL

New Street

BD193RE

Church Street

BD193PP

Pepper Hill

BD193EY

Peaseland Avenue

BD129AR

Westfield Green

BD196AN

Weavers Way

BD196BD

Leafcutter Way

BD196AG

Broomfield Terrace

BD194DJ

Balme Road

BD194BW

Drub Lane

BD193PB

Wesley Street

BD193PY

Bradford Road

BD193HS

Northgate

BD193RB

St Johns Close

BD193UQ

Bradford Road

BD196JX

Moorside

BD193EA

Whitcliffe Road

BD193AY

Vicarage Court

BD195JJ

Ashbourne Avenue

BD196NN

New Popplewell Lane

BD196ET

Town Gate

BD193AN

Park View

BD196AU

St Lukes Close

BD196EL

Naylors Buildings

BD193RU

Central Parade

WF158DD

Penn Grove

BD193BN

Prospect Road

BD193EW

Kenmore Road

BD193SY

Collinson Street

BD193JN

Bradford Road

BD196JT

Moorside

BD193PU

Wesley Street

BD193LJ

Valley Road

BD196JU

Rustless Close

BD196JD

West End Drive

BD193UJ

Cleckheaton

BD193AR

Highfield Terrace

BD193DZ

Bramhope Road

BD193BD

Bath Road

BD196BA

Greenway View

BD196DQ

Foldings Grove

BD194DN

Whitehall Road West

BD199DJ

Cleckheaton

BD196JW

Larkhill Close

BD194BP

Mazebrook Avenue

BD193SU

Bradford Road

BD196JG

Poplar Grove

Data Sources

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