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About

Heckmondwike ward lies in the northern part of the Kirklees district, centred on the historic mill town of the same name. The area is primarily residential, with terraced housing built from the local sandstone dominating its streets. The ward includes the neighbourhoods of Roberttown and Littletown, featuring a mix of housing estates and older industrial properties. Its landscape is shaped by the Spen Valley, with green spaces like Heckmondwike Park providing recreational areas within the urban setting.

The town's industrial heritage is evident in its architecture, including several former textile mills now used for other purposes. The central market area remains a functional commercial hub. Transport links are defined by the M62 motorway, which runs along the ward's southern edge, and the heavy rail line connecting to nearby cities. A notable local feature is the Heckmondwike Library, a Carnegie library built in distinctive red brick, which continues to serve as a community focal point.

Area overview

On average Heckmondwike has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heckmondwike is £43,407 per year. There are 8 schools in Heckmondwike: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Heckmondwike is home to around 18,153 people, with a population density of about 3,375.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heckmondwike Population
18,153
Population density
3,375.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
78.39(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.91(+18%)
Public order
16.09(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.56(+46%)
Other theft
11.46(+72%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,757
64.75%
Pakistani
4,683
25.79%
Indian
391
2.15%
Other White
343
1.89%
White and Asian (mixed)
185
1.02%
Total population: 18,157

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,602
25.38%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,300
23.25%
Level 3 (A level)
2,450
17.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,009
14.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,580
11.13%
Total 16+ residents: 14,194

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,530
35.59%
Owns outright
2,341
32.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,120
15.75%
Social rents from council
624
8.78%
Other social rented
289
4.07%
Total households: 7,109

Property prices in Heckmondwike

Based on 197 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Heckmondwike area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £645,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Heckmondwike 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 Heckmondwike over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced65£153,000
Detached44£298,500
Flats4£65,000
Semi-Detached84£185,000

10 years median price trend in Heckmondwike

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heckmondwike.

All postcodes in Heckmondwike

WF157BU

Elm Tree Close

WF157DE

Headlands Street

WF157DL

Rydal Grove

WF157QX

Hartley Court

WF160AE

Milton Square

WF160BG

Cawley Lane

WF160HD

Regent Street

WF160HS

Market Place

WF160JN

Kaye Street

WF160JP

Old Station Court

WF169AD

Field Close

WF169AS

Curwen Crescent

WF169DS

Priestley Gardens

WF169EU

Brighton Street

WF169HE

Nunroyd

WF169QP

George Street

WF169QU

Church Close

WF178AA

White Lee Road

WF169RP

Chapel Lane

WF169RB

Fairmoor Way

WF169RR

Commercial Street

WF160EQ

Batley Road

WF169DY

Albion Court

WF169EX

Back Lane

WF169NF

Hollinbank Lane

WF169RF

Fairmoor Way

WF178FH

Asquith Fields

WF157PR

Norristhorpe Lane

WF157BD

Milton Avenue

WF157DG

Carlton Road

WF157DT

Cornmill Lane

WF160LT

Brunswick Street

WF160PW

High Street

WF160QA

Cawley Garth

WF169HJ

Westfield Road

WF178PX

Tyndale Walk

WF178PZ

Charnwood Close

WF157AW

School Street

WF157DW

Victoria Road

WF160LF

Church Street

WF160LH

Sharpe Street

WF160PB

Walkley Villas

WF169AF

Berwick Avenue

WF169AZ

Lawrence Crescent

WF169HG

Greenfields

WF169JR

Chapel Lane

WF169LB

Chapel Avenue

WF169NL

Hawke Avenue

WF169PB

Dale Lane

WF169RD

Fairmoor Way

WF169RT

Commercial Street

WF157EW

Hillside Rise

WF169BN

Hove Court

WF156BT

Bradford Road

WF156HX

Leeds Road

WF157DJ

Dymond View

WF157DZ

Cornmill Lane

WF157PG

Lodge Lane

WF157QS

Spring Bank Drive

WF160AF

Mill Close

WF160DW

Capas Heights Way

WF160LL

Horton Street

WF169JH

Briar Close

WF169LP

Darley Street

WF169NJ

Hutton Drive

WF169NZ

Fairfield Road

WF169PX

Wood Avenue

WF169QB

Chalcroft Close

WF169BW

Hove Court

WF160NZ

Weavers Court

WF157AH

Hall Drive

WF157BN

Crossley Street

WF157BW

Millstone Rise

WF157EE

Cornmill Drive

WF157PN

Balmfield

WF160DP

Halifax Road

WF160DQ

Heights Lane

WF160NW

Thomas Street

WF169AG

Leeds Old Road

WF169EN

Park Street

WF157HP

Sydney Street

WF156AA

Leeds Road

WF156AY

Chapel Street

WF156BD

Wakefield Road

WF157AB

Cross Street

WF157AN

Norristhorpe Lane

WF157DA

Huddersfield Road

WF157DX

Forge Lane

WF157HN

Huddersfield Road

WF157HY

John William Street

WF157QL

Headlands Close

WF160BE

Birkhead Street

WF160DR

Halifax Road

WF160EB

Tidswell Street

WF160NJ

Cater Lane

WF160NU

Walkley Lane

WF169AE

Berwick Avenue

WF169DP

New North Road

WF169EE

Goose Hill

WF169JL

The Homestead

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.