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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

BD193AQ

Cleckheaton

BD196LW

Highmoor Lane

BD194AR

Latham Lane

BD195EU

Old Robin

BD127DR

North Street

BD194DB

Marsland Court

BD127DJ

South Street

BD193HR

Railway Street

BD193BB

Tofts Road

BD193BE

Tofts Road

BD196AA

Moorside Rise

BD193DJ

Tennyson Place

BD196DU

Westfield Place

BD193AZ

Birkett Street

BD195NA

Thorntonville

BD196DG

Foldings Close

BD127EA

Cross Street

BD194DU

Plane Trees Close

WF158HU

Halifax Road

BD195EP

Bank Street

BD193HJ

Horncastle Street

BD194EE

Whitehall Road West

BD193FA

Park View Court

BD194DH

Riverside Drive

BD195EB

Westgate

BD193DA

Stunsteads Road

BD195AZ

Pyenot Hall Lane

BD193QH

Mount Gardens

BD129LS

Westfield Lane

BD196LE

Moorside

BD194ZY

Crown Street

BD195AR

Mortimer Street

BD195AT

Pyenot Gardens

BD194BX

Drub Lane

BD194BL

Whitehall Road West

BD196JE

Willow Croft

BD193RP

Cross Church Street

BD196AQ

Broom Street

BD195BE

Lions Way

BD196DA

Westfield Lane

BD196PH

Halifax Road

BD129DX

Whitehall Road

BD127HY

Robins Court

BD196HQ

Whitechapel Road

BD193DX

Cleckheaton

BD193HB

Prospect Road

BD129LU

Brookfields Road

BD193EG

Mount View Court

BD195LE

Westgate

BD195JB

Lower Blacup

BD193ED

Kenmore Grove

BD194EF

Hunsworth Lane

BD196AX

Foldings Parade

BD196NW

Spinners Way

BD193YD

Rooks Avenue

BD194ES

Brookfield View

BD193DR

Whitcliffe Road

BD193BQ

Gladstone Street

BD194TQ

Hanging Wood Way

BD195HN

Richmond Street

BD194BJ

Whitehall Road West

BD195LX

Shirley Villas

BD193DF

Vine Street

BD196LB

Thornton Street

BD196AP

Sycamore Drive

BD193QD

Mount Street

BD196EU

Salisbury Road

BD196HB

Meadowlands

BD193QU

John William Street

BD193AF

South Parade

BD196DD

Foldings Avenue

BD194DX

Hunsworth Lane

BD196HN

Whitechapel Road

BD196JQ

Acer Way

BD193RS

Dewsbury Road

WF158BZ

Hightown Road

BD127DN

Fairview

BD195AJ

Market Street

BD193DT

Cleckheaton

WF158LS

Church Street

BD193DD

Stanley Street

BD195AU

Pyenot Gardens

BD193EE

Bath Place

BD195JH

Ashbourne Avenue

BD193LW

Bradford Road

BD127DU

Back North Street

BD195NE

Weavers Croft

BD195DS

Stone Street

BD196LJ

Halifax Road

BD194DT

Hunsworth Lane

BD193HE

Blacup Moor View

BD193NP

Hill Street

BD195JW

Filley Royd

BD193ER

Heaton Avenue

BD193AS

Waltroyd Road

BD196PW

Highmoor Court

BD195BW

Marsh Street

BD195DW

Almond Court

BD196ER

Greenfield Drive

BD193BA

Serpentine Road

Data Sources

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