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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. The median sale price in Cleckheaton is £210,000 (around £229 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £275,000. There are 5 schools in Cleckheaton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 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: £229
Sales (last 12 months): 289
Typical range (middle 50%): £140K – £275K

Based on 289 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £229 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
Detached69£335,000£282
Semi-Detached96£223,500£259
Terraced103£145,000£185
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£342,500£104,000£221,000£145,000
2026£380,000£131,000£220,000£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£297£164£252£189
2026£275£205£264£184
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

All postcodesin Cleckheaton

BD195LW

Post Office Street

WF158HX

Roundwell Road

BD196ES

School Terrace

BD195DR

Westgate

BD193LL

Bradford Road

WF158BN

Hightown Road

BD196EG

Brighton Terrace

BD193UG

Bradford Road

BD193BH

Victoria Terrace

BD193QW

Chain Bar Road

BD193JT

Netherfield Place

BD194TR

Brooklyn Drive

BD195HB

Westgate

BD196JB

Branch Road

BD195LT

Bradford Road

BD193HU

Serpentine Road

BD194EQ

Oak Rise

BD194TZ

Mill Lane

BD199DN

Cleckheaton

BD195DQ

Rawfolds Way

BD194EU

Cliffe Lane

BD194TJ

Brooklyn Court

BD199AH

Cleckheaton

BD195AY

Pyenot Avenue

WF158DS

Highlands

WF158HQ

Halifax Road

BD196LR

Halifax Road

BD196LY

Scholes Lane

BD193BG

Baden Terrace

BD193AJ

Turnsteads Avenue

BD195DP

Cleckheaton

BD195DY

Almond Court

BD195AF

Cheapside

BD195AG

Bradford Road

BD194DY

Greenroyd Avenue

BD193UY

Kenmore Road

BD196EH

Springfield Terrace

BD193SB

Ingwell Terrace

BD196JJ

Lower Lark Hill

BD195BT

Dewsbury Road

BD194EA

Kilroyd Drive

BD193TT

Bradford Road

BD196HE

The Paddock

BD193HW

Cross Crown Street

BD196DX

Westfield Lane

BD195HW

Clare Road

WF158DA

Quaker Lane

BD196AS

Spinners Avenue

BD196NB

Green Court

BD196EZ

Temperance Fields

BD193TP

Porritt Street

BD193UA

Savile Street

BD195AP

Greenside

BD196AD

Moor Bottom

BD193NB

Northgate

BD195JD

Quaker Lane

BD193AT

Waltroyd Road

BD193RT

Market Street

BD195EY

Westgate

BD193AH

Whitcliffe Road

BD194BZ

Drub Lane

BD195AH

Greenside

BD193BT

Prospect Villas

BD193SF

Howard Park

BD196NG

Field Hurst

BD195HL

Holdsworth Court

BD196HJ

Cowdray Drive

BD193UH

Snelsins Lane

BD196DB

Westfield Lane

BD194BH

Whitehall Road West

BD193SH

St Peg Lane

BD196UB

Laithe Hall Avenue

BD193AP

Park View

BD196DR

Westfield Lane

BD193UN

Wadsworth Court

WF158DG

Hightown Road

BD194TL

Brooklyn Road

BD193LB

Bradford Road

BD196JN

Park Street

BD196NL

Pavillion View

BD193TJ

Bradford Road

BD195ED

Moorlands Road

BD193NU

Whitcliffe Road

BD196BE

Honey Bee Court

BD129LX

Brookfields Avenue

BD193JH

Bradford Road

BD194LN

Hunsworth Lane

BD193EX

Burnup Grove

BD194DR

Hunsworth Lane

BD199BY

Greenside

BD195BQ

Bradford Road

BD193UP

Turnsteads Drive

BD196PE

Halifax Road

BD129DS

Thirlmere Avenue

BD193QA

Booth Street

BD193AA

South Parade

BD195EX

Wilby Street

BD193RH

Bradford Road

BD127DY

Bradford Road

BD196LZ

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