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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

BD193BU

Birkett Street

BD196LF

Stonefield Street

BD127EH

Richardson Street

BD194EP

Brookfield Avenue

BD196LG

New Lane

BD195NB

Thornton Street

BD195HQ

Low House Close

BD194EJ

Hunsworth Lane

BD193DS

Whitcliffe Road

BD194GF

Nann Hall Glade

BD193BS

Britannia Terrace

BD196LS

Scholes Lane

WF158BU

Hightown Road

BD196DN

Old Popplewell Lane

BD194DQ

Savile Park Road

BD196JS

Larkhill Drive

BD196LD

East View

BD193QF

Chain Bar Road

BD193NT

Whitcliffe Road

BD193QY

Canary Street

BD195ER

Cleckheaton

BD195DA

Sunfield Terrace

BD193TN

Heaton Street

BD195DH

Eldon Place

BD195JP

Hightown Road

BD196ED

Wickham Street

BD193DB

Ash Terrace

BD195HH

Westgate

BD195JQ

Ashbourne Drive

BD195DG

Bridon Way

BD193AD

South Parade

BD193YA

Kenmore Avenue

BD196AW

Wellands Green

BD129LY

Westfield Lane

BD193LD

Chapel Street

BD194BS

Mazebrook Crescent

BD195JS

Hightown Road

BD127DT

Bradford Road

BD193AW

Westburn Place

WF158DF

Quaker Lane

BD194ED

Kilroyd Avenue

BD193NX

Claremont Street

BD129LT

Westfield Lane

BD195JG

Quaker Lane

BD196HU

Whitechapel Road

BD193RR

St Johns Place

BD196DZ

Providence Street

BD193RG

Church Street

BD129DU

Kentmere Avenue

BD196LT

South View

BD195HU

Nutter Street

BD195HA

Sykes Street

BD194TW

Brooklyn Road

BD193PA

York Place

BD193EH

Kenmore View

BD196AJ

Shaw Street

BD193TZ

Exchange Street

BD195EN

Bream Avenue

BD196JF

Thorn Garth

BD196DF

Foldings Road

BD193EZ

Peaseland Road

BD196HR

Whitechapel Road

BD193RQ

Cross Church Street

BD193LA

Bradford Road

BD196LA

Pearson Street

BD193EL

Kenmore Way

BD195JF

Ashbourne Croft

BD193RJ

Bradford Road

BD196AE

Moor Bottom

BD193PZ

Booth Street

BD193EN

The Maltings

BD195BL

Manor Park Road

BD195AW

Greenside

BD194EG

Links Avenue

BD195LR

Bradford Road

BD193SA

St Peg Lane

WF158BX

The Crescent

BD195BA

Pyenot Hall Lane

BD193AL

Turnsteads Avenue

BD129DT

Grasmere Road

WF158BT

St Barnabas Road

BD195HY

Ash Street

WF158HR

Church Street

Data Sources

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