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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

BD196DX

Westfield Lane

WF158BS

St Barnabas Road

BD193BA

Serpentine Road

BD193RE

Church Street

BD193SD

St Peg Lane

BD194TJ

Brooklyn Court

BD195EH

Brick Street

BD196PB

Lower Green Avenue

WF158BT

St Barnabas Road

BD193BE

Tofts Road

BD193BN

Prospect Road

BD193RN

Church Street

BD194LN

Hunsworth Lane

BD194TY

Dyehouse Drive

BD195EA

Wood Street

BD196HB

Meadowlands

BD196HN

Whitechapel Road

BD196NL

Pavillion View

BD127EH

Richardson Street

BD193PB

Wesley Street

BD193RG

Church Street

BD193TZ

Exchange Street

BD194TS

Hanging Wood Way

BD195AA

Northgate

BD195AZ

Pyenot Hall Lane

BD195JW

Filley Royd

BD196BD

Leafcutter Way

BD196JU

Rustless Close

BD196LN

Moorside

BD127HR

Green Lane

BD193AH

Whitcliffe Road

BD193AY

Vicarage Court

BD193DJ

Tennyson Place

BD193ED

Kenmore Grove

BD193HR

Railway Street

BD193JN

Bradford Road

BD193NW

Westcliffe Road

BD194DX

Hunsworth Lane

BD196EX

Low Fold

BD196NS

Scholes Lane

BD127DP

Currer Street

BD193EB

Kenmore Crescent

BD193HS

Northgate

BD193YA

Kenmore Avenue

BD194EA

Kilroyd Drive

BD195AN

Greenside

BD195BP

Woodhead Street

BD195DN

Central Arcade

BD196HJ

Cowdray Drive

BD199BY

Greenside

BD193EN

The Maltings

BD193FA

Park View Court

BD193QA

Booth Street

BD195DH

Eldon Place

BD195HG

Carr Street

BD195HY

Ash Street

BD195JH

Ashbourne Avenue

BD196BE

Honey Bee Court

BD196LT

South View

BD127DW

Greenside

BD193LE

Dunstan Grove

BD193LJ

Valley Road

BD193NT

Whitcliffe Road

BD193TG

Beatrice Street

BD194AR

Latham Lane

BD196LR

Halifax Road

WF158LR

Cuniver Court

BD129DS

Thirlmere Avenue

BD193BB

Tofts Road

BD193EH

Kenmore View

BD193SU

Bradford Road

BD194EP

Brookfield Avenue

BD195BA

Pyenot Hall Lane

BD196JF

Thorn Garth

BD196LX

Scholes Lane

WF158DE

Quaker Lane

BD196AQ

Broom Street

BD193AT

Waltroyd Road

BD193AU

Vine Avenue

BD193QY

Canary Street

BD193RA

Parkside

BD193SX

Bradford Road

BD195HR

Butts Yard

Data Sources

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